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Windscribe: Fast & Secure VPN

Tools • Windscribe • ⭐ 4.60 • 10,000,000+

Version 3.99.2132 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 15 permissions requested View details

This app requests 15 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Mock Location Sources For Testing mock location sources for testing	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Change Network Connectivity change network connectivity	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Connect And Disconnect From Wi Fi connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Run At Startup run at startup	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Reorder Running Apps reorder running apps	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Control Vibration control vibration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Set An Alarm set an alarm	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Windscribe: Fast & Secure VPN

Windscribe VPN for the U.S. is your all-in-one solution for privacy, security, and unrestricted internet access. Trusted by millions worldwide, recognized as a PCMag Editors’ Choice, and proven in court to protect your data, Windscribe is the best VPN to browse, stream, and connect without limits. We’re independently owned, open-source, and audited. Our no-logs policy is not just promised, it has been backed up in real legal cases. Whether you’re securing public Wi-Fi in New York City, bypassing geo-blocks to access global content, or streaming in 4K from your living room, Windscribe is built to keep you safe and connected. Everything Windscribe Can Do Windscribe delivers a full privacy and performance solution to every user, free or paid: • High-speed 10 Gbps servers for fast downloads, smooth streaming, and low-latency gaming. • Streaming access to Netflix, Disney+, AmazonPrime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN+, Sling TV, BBC iPlayer, DAZN, FuboTV, and more, whether you are in the US or abroad. • P2P support for secure file sharing without throttling. • AES-256 encryption with Perfect Forward Secrecy to secure every packet. • 6 secure protocols: WireGuard®, OpenVPN (UDP/TCP), IKEv2, Stealth, and Wstunnel. You can adapt for speed, stability, or stealth. • Split tunnelling to route only the apps you choose through the VPN. • DNS leak protection to keep your browsing history private. • Firewall killswitch to block all traffic if your VPN connection drops. • Multi-platform support on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, browsers, smart TVs, tablets and routers. • Tracker & threat blocking to stop advertisers from profiling you and to filter out malicious or unwanted sites, keeping pages faster, cleaner, and safer. • One-tap Quick Connect for instant protection anywhere. Robust Free Plan – Try Before You Buy Every Windscribe user gets the full privacy and security stack above. Our free plan is perfect for trying Windscribe and securing essential browsing, with: • 10 GB monthly data allowance • Access to core global server locations Why Go Pro Upgrading to Pro unlocks the complete Windscribe experience: • Unlimited data and bandwidth, so you can browse, stream, and download without caps. • Access to all 69+ countries & locations: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vietnam. • Port forwarding for hosting game…

What Windscribe: Fast & Secure VPN Is Used For

Windscribe: Fast & Secure VPN appears to be a VPN app for Android phones, based on its Tools category, title, and network-related permissions. It is commonly used to route internet traffic through a VPN connection, which may help users add a layer of privacy while browsing, especially on public Wi‑Fi or other shared networks. The app also seems aimed at people who want to access websites and streaming services through different server locations.

Based on the metadata, the app may be used for general internet privacy, changing the apparent network location, and managing how traffic moves through the device. Permissions such as full network access, view network connections, change network connectivity, and run at startup fit a VPN-style app that needs to maintain a connection and respond to network changes. Mentions of split tunnelling, DNS leak protection, and a firewall killswitch in the description suggest it may also be used by people who want more control over which apps use the VPN and how connections behave when the tunnel drops.

For everyday use, Windscribe may appeal to phone users who want a one-tap connection, occasional privacy protection, or a way to handle location-sensitive browsing and streaming. The app’s free and paid plans, along with in-app purchases, suggest it can be used either for basic trial use or for broader ongoing VPN access.

Common uses

Connects your phone to a VPN server
May help route browsing traffic through a different location
Used for privacy on public or shared Wi‑Fi
May support streaming and region-based access needs
Can be used to control which apps use the VPN
May keep the VPN active after device restarts
Includes network permissions expected for a VPN app

Best for:

phone users privacy-focused browsing public Wi‑Fi use streaming access VPN setup

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App Details

Package:
com.windscribe.vpn

Category:
Tools

Developer:
Windscribe

Version:
3.99.2132

Updated:
Mar 18, 2026

Min Android:
5.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.windscribe.vpn
Age rating: Everyone

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