# Netcraft Phishing Protection

> Mobile phishing and web-based malware protection

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.netcraft.blocklist`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Netcraft
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 44,255
- **Rating:** 4.06 / 5 (262 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-12-17
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 3.30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netcraft.blocklist)
- **Website:** [https://www.netcraft.com/apps/](https://www.netcraft.com/apps/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.netcraft.com/privacy/#app-users](https://www.netcraft.com/privacy/#app-users)

## Description

Netcraft Phishing Protection is a free mobile app designed to safeguard your device against phishing and web-based malware attacks. Leveraging Netcraft's extensive and constantly updated database, the app effectively blocks known malicious sites while you browse the web. Unlike many mobile browsers with limited anti-phishing defenses, Netcraft offers robust protection tailored for mobile users.

Key features include blocking phishing and malware while browsing, the ability to report attacks to support the community and climb the Netcraft leaderboard, and access to your personal block history and statistics. The app supports protection across multiple popular browsers and applications, ensuring comprehensive coverage. It utilizes accessibility services to detect and block harmful URLs, and users can review Netcraft's privacy policies for transparency and trust. With over 177 million threats blocked to date, Netcraft is a trusted solution to enhance your mobile security.

## Rankings

- #316,403 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Identifies phishing links quickly, usually under 30 minutes
- Long-standing reputable company with 25+ years of experience
- Glad to see a mobile version of a well-used service on browsers
- Provides valuable security insights for a variety of users

### Cons

- Requests excessive permissions and device control which causes mistrust
- Not free as advertised; requires subscription for use
- Ineffective at detecting phishing, with users still receiving phishing messages
- Subscription errors when attempting to pay for the service
- Limited functionality and lack of informative feedback on performance

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