# NextDNS Manager

> NextDNS Manager: Android app for easy NextDNS configuration management.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.doubleangels.nextdnsmanagement](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.doubleangels.nextdnsmanagement)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.doubleangels.nextdnsmanagement`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DoubleAngels
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 855,671
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (1,935 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5.25
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2021-03-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 4.69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doubleangels.nextdnsmanagement)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/mtverlee/nextdnsmanager](https://github.com/mtverlee/nextdnsmanager)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://doubleangels.github.io/privacypolicy/nextdns.html](https://doubleangels.github.io/privacypolicy/nextdns.html)

## Description

NextDNS Manager is an open-source Android app designed to simplify managing your NextDNS configuration. It provides an intuitive interface with dark mode and multilingual support, enabling users to customize filtering modes, blocklists, and whitelists with ease.

The app offers real-time statistics on DNS queries and blocked requests, enhancing your awareness of online security events. With biometric or PIN code app lock, your NextDNS settings remain protected from unauthorized access. Compatible with Android 12L and up, NextDNS Manager delivers robust privacy and security control to safeguard your digital experience. Installation is flexible via Google Play Store, F-Droid, or GitHub.

*Note: This app is an independent open-source project and not officially affiliated with NextDNS.*

## Rankings

- #74,809 — Overall
- #86 — github

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.doubleangels.nextdnsmanagement.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Many reviews praise NextDNS Manager for its easy-to-use interface and strong ad/tracker blocking with a privacy focus. However, a significant portion report stability problems, including crashes and startup freezes, plus installation/loading issues on some devices. Some users also dislike the mandatory email signup to access features or logs. Overall sentiment is positive when it runs, but reliability and onboarding friction are recurring concerns that affect user experience.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a simple UI
- Blocks ads and trackers effectively; strong privacy focus
- Generally reliable and well-received by many users
- Positive overall sentiment and satisfaction when functioning

### Cons

- Crashes and cannot start / freezes on startup (reported across multiple reviews)
- Installation and loading issues (lagging, not launching on some devices)
- Mandatory email signup / account requirement causing friction or privacy concerns

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