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Windscribe

Free VPN for Android.

10 GB a Month.No Credit Card.

Get Windscribe for Android to encrypt your traffic on any network, teleport your location in a tap, and block ads and trackers across your apps and browsers.
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Windscribe for Android, connected and sitting over the planet

Built Natively for Android

Windscribe plugs directly into Android's built-in VPN framework across phones and tablets.
  • Operating System
    Android & Android TV
  • Architecture
    Native Android App
  • Integration
    Google Play, Amazon & Direct APK
  • Interface
    Light & Dark Mode
Always out somewhere? Turn on Always-on VPN and Windscribe reconnects automatically whenever your phone joins a network.
Windscribe chip artwork for the native Android app

Privacy You Can Verify

How to install

Set Up Windscribe on Android in Seconds

  1. 1. Install It
    Grab the app from Google Play or pull the APK from our website.
  2. 2. Sign Up
    Create your account with or without email. It's optional.
  3. 3. Connect
    Choose a location or tap Connect and we'll pick the best server for you.
Free vs Pro

What You Get for Free (and What Pro Adds)

Windscribe Free is the same app, same encryption, and same Firewall as Pro with a monthly data cap and fewer locations.
Data
Locations
Devices
R.O.B.E.R.T.
Core Features
PopularFree$0, forever
Data
10 GB per month: 2 GB before you confirm your email
Locations
10 countries: US, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and 6 more
Devices
Unlimited devices: No cap on phones, laptops, or consoles
R.O.B.E.R.T.
Limited: Preset ad, tracker, and malware blocklists
Core Features
All core features: Firewall, all 6 protocols, split tunneling
RecommendedProfrom $3/mo
Data
Unlimited: No strings attached
Locations
69+ countries, 135+ cities: The full suite of Windscribe locations
Devices
Unlimited devices: No cap on phones, laptops, or consoles
R.O.B.E.R.T.
Full R.O.B.E.R.T.: Full customization and custom rules
Core Features
All core features: Firewall, all 6 protocols, split tunneling
We're really free

Free Forever. Why?

Free is our marketing budget. We don't run ads, sell your data, or sneak you into a paid trial. Need more data or countries? Go Pro. Post about us on X and get an extra 5 GB every month. Yes, really.
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Android Superpowers, Built Into One App

R.O.B.E.R.T. kills ad networks, trackers, and malware domains at the DNS level.
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Loved & Trusted by Over 100 Million Users

Why Install Windscribe on Android

  • Public Wi-Fi
    With Windscribe on, anyone sniffing the public hotspot collects scrambled gibberish instead of your passwords.
  • Data-Hungry Carriers
    Windscribe encrypts your connection, so all Wi-Fi owners and ISPs can see is a single connection to a VPN server.
  • Geo-Blocked Content
    Shows, sites, and prices shift depending on where you sit. Choose from servers in 69+ countries and sit somewhere else.
  • Dropped Connections
    If the VPN blips, most apps happily carry on unprotected. Windscribe's Firewall blocks all traffic until the tunnel is back.
Protocols

Connect on Any Network

Windscribe offers 6 different protocols to choose from, along with over 20 different connection ports, for both Free and Pro users.
  • WireGuard®
    Latest next-generation VPN protocol that offers record-breaking speeds. Connect on 6 different ports.
  • IKEv2
    Offers fastest connection times and high speeds on most networks.
  • OpenVPN (TCP)
    OpenVPN over TCP. Helpful on restrictive networks. Connect on 11 different ports.
  • OpenVPN (UDP)
    OpenVPN over UDP. The de facto VPN standard for years. Connect on 6 different ports.
  • Stealth
    OpenVPN masked to look like HTTPS traffic. Helpful on restrictive networks. Connect on 11 ports.
  • WSTunnel
    OpenVPN masked to look like WebSocket traffic. Helpful on restrictive networks.
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Get Windscribe
for Android

Your phone goes everywhere with you. Windscribe makes sure your traffic, IP, and personal data don't tag along for everyone else to see. 10 GB free, every month.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I actually need a VPN on Android?

Yes, unless you want your ISP, public Wi-Fi lurkers, and ad trackers staring over your shoulder every time you open an app. Android phones travel everywhere with you, making them prime targets for data harvesting whenever you connect to untrusted networks. A VPN like Windscribe seals up those leaks so you can browse, stream, and exist online without being tracked like a tagged migratory bird.

Does Android come with a VPN built in?

Android has the setting options to connect to a VPN, but it doesn't come with an actual VPN service out of the box. Think of it like a built-in phone app without an active SIM card inserted, where the pipe is ready, but you still need a provider to supply the connection. Installing Windscribe fills that gap instantly with a proper encrypted network.

Is Windscribe genuinely free on Android?

Yes, absolutely, and no credit card is required to get it. You get generous monthly data for free (10 GB if you give us your email, 2 GB if you don't), access to servers in 10 countries (that's the free ones; we've got way more on Pro), and the exact same robust encryption our paid users enjoy. We don't sell your personal data to fund it either. Just… nope.

Will running a VPN on Android drain my battery?

Encrypting every byte of data your phone sends takes a little extra CPU juice, so you might notice a tiny dip in battery life. Modern VPN protocols like WireGuard are light on resources, meaning the impact is minimal during daily use. Unless your battery is already running on pure thoughts and prayers, you will barely notice the difference.

Can I use Windscribe on Android TV?

You sure can! Our Android app works seamlessly on Android TV devices, giving you total freedom to unlock content directly from your couch. Just download it from the TV app store, log in, and start watching.

Which protocol should I pick on Android?

WireGuard is your best bet for speed, reliability, and saving battery life on mobile connections. If you find yourself on a super restrictive network that blocks VPNs, switch over to Stealth or WSTunnel to sneak your traffic through undetected. The app also has an Automatic setting that picks the optimal protocol for you if you do not feel like tweaking settings.

What makes a VPN the best one for Android?

The best Android VPN gives you ironclad privacy, blazing speeds, and an interface that does not require a computer science degree to figure out. It should feature a strict no-logs policy, built-in ad and malware blocking, and modern protocols like WireGuard to keep your battery happy. Windscribe checks all those boxes while throwing in a healthy dose of honesty and generous free data.