# WireGuard

> WireGuard Secure VPN Tunnel

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wireguard.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WireGuard Development Team
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 13,550,650
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (21,757 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.20260315
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-15
- **First published:** 2019-10-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 6.51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wireguard.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.wireguard.com/](https://www.wireguard.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wireguard.com/privacy-policy-app.txt](https://www.wireguard.com/privacy-policy-app.txt)

## Description

WireGuard is the official Chrome extension designed to manage WireGuard VPN tunnels seamlessly. It offers a simple, secure interface to set up and control your VPN connections, ensuring your internet activity remains private and protected. Trusted for its high-performance cryptography, WireGuard provides a streamlined experience for users wanting reliable and efficient VPN services directly from their browser.

## Rankings

- #10,794 — Overall
- #85 — veepn

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `com.wireguard.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is widely praised for easy setup, stability, fast VPN performance, and broad device support. However, update-related breakages and device-specific VPN permission issues recur, along with intermittent data stoppage and a lack of release notes. Core functionality remains strong, but reliability around updates and onboarding could be improved.

### Pros

- Easy to install and use
- Very stable and fast data transfers
- Works across multiple devices and configurations (site-to-site and site-to-client)
- Simple with no bugs / generally reliable
- Positive, overall user satisfaction and praise

### Cons

- Updates frequently disrupt connections or break tunnels
- VPN activation/permissions issues on some devices (e.g., Pixel 8)
- App can stop receiving data after a while and requires restart
- Lack of release notes and transparency/documentation
- Workarounds required after updates (reinstall/reimport tunnels)

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