# NetCapture

> Capture SSL packets via VPN and save it automatically, without root, super easy.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.minhui.networkcapture`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** minhui.zhu
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 889,734
- **Rating:** 3.03 / 5 (2,196 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.20\_2024\_4\_4\_22\_58
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-05
- **First published:** 2018-05-29
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 9.23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.minhui.networkcapture)
- **Website:** [http://huolizhuminh.cn](http://huolizhuminh.cn/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://huolizhuminh.cn/NetCapture/privacy.html](http://huolizhuminh.cn/NetCapture/privacy.html)

## Description

NetCapture is a powerful Chrome extension designed for Android developers and general users to effortlessly capture HTTP and HTTPS packets via a VPN service. It automatically saves decoded data including GZIP, CHUNK, images, audio, and video, all without requiring root access. Featuring a floating window, users can monitor network traffic in real-time while using other apps. Open source and user-friendly, NetCapture supports man-in-the-middle techniques to decode HTTPS traffic, making it invaluable for debugging and browsing history archiving. Users can specify targeted apps or hosts to capture, adapting to Android system limitations for optimized performance. Experience seamless network packet capturing with NetCapture—streamline debugging and secure data capture with ease.

## Rankings

- #73,042 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

User feedback on NetCapture is mixed. A recurring blocker is the license/terms acceptance flow (agree button often greyed out). Certificate export and VPN issues, including SSL export failures on Android 14, prevent connections. Stability problems are common: crashes and captures stopping disrupt workflow. Some reviewers express privacy/security concerns about the app’s origin and data handling. A minority still finds it useful for basic network troubleshooting and appreciates its simplicity. Overall, the major blockers hinder broad adoption despite some positive, light-use opinions.

### Pros

- Generally positive sentiment from some users (e.g., mentions of it being good)
- Simple and appears to work for some users
- Useful for basic network troubleshooting (mentioned by a reviewer)
- Noted as awesome by at least one user

### Cons

- License/agree button is often greyed out or unclickable, blocking use
- HTTPS/certificate export and VPN connectivity issues (certificate export not working, Android 14 issues)
- App instability: crashes, capture stops unexpectedly, requires reinstallation
- Security/privacy concerns about the developer origin and potential data handling
- Device/Android version compatibility problems (e.g., not working on tablets, Samsung devices)

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