# VPN2Share Share VPN (No root)

> Share your VPN connection without needing to be root

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newtoolsworks.vpn2share](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newtoolsworks.vpn2share)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.newtoolsworks.vpn2share`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** New Tools Works
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 462,207
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (1,029 ratings)
- **Version:** 15.8.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2019-02-28
- **Publisher country:** GT
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newtoolsworks.vpn2share)
- **Website:** [https://www.newtoolsworks.com](https://www.newtoolsworks.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.newtoolsworks.com/politicas-de-privacidad/](https://www.newtoolsworks.com/politicas-de-privacidad/)

## Description

VPN2Share is a Chrome extension that allows you to share your device's VPN connection with other devices on the same network without requiring root access. With a simple client-server setup, you can extend the benefits of your VPN — like SocksIP VPN — from one device to others securely and privately. Additionally, VPN2Share includes a web interface for easy and secure file sharing among connected devices on your network. This makes it ideal for users seeking to protect multiple devices with a single VPN connection and improve collaboration with seamless file transfers. For troubleshooting or help, users can join the support group via the provided link.

## Rankings

- #104,173 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

VPN2Share is praised for no-root use, being free, Windows bridging via a virtual adapter, and helping devices without proxy settings (Xbox/FireTV) with UDP support. Reviewers also report generally stable client/server performance. Major drawbacks are heavy ads (adware/spyware), reliability issues after updates (IP failures, 404s, Android compatibility), and concerns about legitimacy. Some PC features are missing, causing extra hurdles. Despite drawbacks, many users find it useful when it works.

### Pros

- No root required and the app is free.
- Windows compatibility: can create a virtual adapter to route traffic through the phone.
- Useful for devices without native proxy settings (e.g., Xbox, FireTV) by using VPN2Share server/DNS as a proxy.
- UDP support enables online gaming.
- Generally stable client and server performance.

### Cons

- Very intrusive ads; perceived as adware/spyware.
- Not reliable: frequent errors, IP failures after updates, and some reports of not working.
- Trust/privacy concerns due to reports of fake apps and adware.
- PC-related issues: Tun2Tap for PC missing (404s) and Windows-client-first connection problems.
- Compatibility issues on some Android versions (e.g., Android 10).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newtoolsworks.vpn2share)