# Geph: private, resilient VPN

> Resilient, open-source, private VPN

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.geph.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gephyra OÜ
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,730,765
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (17,177 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-29
- **First published:** 2018-08-20
- **Publisher country:** EE
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.geph.android)
- **Website:** [https://geph.io](https://geph.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/geph-official/geph2/wiki/Policies-and-terms](https://github.com/geph-official/geph2/wiki/Policies-and-terms)

## Description

Geph is a cross-platform, open-source VPN that provides secure, reliable access to the open, censorship-free Internet. Unlike traditional VPNs and proxies, Geph is designed from the ground up to be resilient even against powerful national censorship systems, using obfuscation and adaptive transport techniques to bypass blocks and maintain connectivity.

Ideal for journalists, activists, travelers, and privacy-conscious users, Geph offers encrypted tunneling, minimal metadata exposure, and community-driven development. Easy to install across platforms, it focuses on internet freedom and long-term availability rather than centralized control, making it a robust choice for anyone needing private and censorship-resistant access.

## Rankings

- #29,795 — Overall
- #62 — veepn

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `io.geph.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise Geph for fast speeds on weak networks and strong privacy, with several calling it the best VPN for Iran/Afghanistan and noting its open-source security. When it works, users report reliable performance, even with free mode, and appreciate responsive support and updates. However, many reviews highlight reliability problems: lengthy or failed registrations, login issues, and frequent connection failures—especially in Iran—leading to inconsistent usage. The main takeaway is high potential and speed when functional, but consistency and Iran-specific reliability remain major concerns.

### Pros

- Fast performance on weak networks (e.g., 3G).
- Strong privacy and security claims, including open-source aspects.
- Effective for bypassing censorship in Iran and Afghanistan.
- Positive experiences when it works (fast in free mode; praised as reliable by some users).
- Good support and ongoing updates.

### Cons

- Registration and login problems (long wait times, empty progress bar, failed logins).
- Reliability issues in Iran (frequent connection failures; not working for extended periods).
- Intermittent performance and outages (one day works, next day stops).
- Requests for more connectable options / limited number of connections.

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