# Surfboard

> A network debug tool on Android platform

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.getsurfboard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Surfboard
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 494,417
- **Rating:** 4.72 / 5 (5,630 ratings)
- **Version:** mobile-2.24.8(Build254)
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-12
- **First published:** 2019-10-19
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsurfboard)
- **Website:** [https://getsurfboard.com/](https://getsurfboard.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://getsurfboard.com/docs/agreement/privacy\_policy](https://getsurfboard.com/docs/agreement/privacy_policy)

## Description

"Surfboard" is a powerful network debug tool on the Android platform, allowing users to redirect specified network traffic to a range of proxy types including HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, Shadowsocks, and more. Utilizing the VpnService API, Surfboard intercepts system traffic for efficient forwarding, modifying, or blocking, enhancing your network debugging capabilities. Join our Telegram channel for updates and learn how to use the app effectively on our website.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.getsurfboard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Beautiful UI
- Functional and reliable features
- Effective with shadowsocks configs
- Lower power consumption compared to some competitors
- Great overall performance

### Cons

- Frequent crashes reported
- High memory usage over time
- Battery consumption issues compared to similar apps
- Display issues with remaining traffic
- Lack of needed protocols (WireGuard, Vless)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.getsurfboard)