# Lantern: Fast & Private VPN Android app · by Brave New Software Project, Inc · Tools Topics: VPN Lantern: Fast & Private VPN has 33,882,273 installs (+0.2% a week, measured over 12 days), rated 3.9 from 245,124 ratings, \#388 of 238,223 in Tools. ## Figures - Installs: 33,882,273 - Rating: 3.9 · 245,124 ratings - Price: Free - In-app purchases: yes - 7-day growth in installs: +81,997 (+0.2%) (+137,596 over 11.7 days) - Rank: #4,070 of 2,877,889 Android listings with an install count (down 55 since 2026-10-27) - Rank: #388 of 238,223 in Tools ## Is Lantern: Fast & Private VPN safe? StoreTally doesn't rate safety. Here's what the store and our tracking show: - Listed on Google Play. - Made by Brave New Software Project, Inc; developer website listed: getlantern.org. - On Google Play since 2016-02-26. Last updated 2026-11-02. - Rated 3.9 from 245,124 ratings. ## Reviews - Ratings by stars: 5★ 64% · 4★ 7% · 3★ 6% · 2★ 4% · 1★ 19% (245,085 ratings) - 1★ share 19% (was 21% four weeks ago) - Critical reviews (from the reviews Google Play shows first, in any language): - 1★ 2026-10-01, Mostafa Abbasi: This app is extremely dangerous and can record video and take photos while in use. I do not recommend it at all.🫪 - 2★ 2026-08-11, farsi game: i used to like this vpn it was fast and ez to connect but right now the speed and connection is a bit underwhelming. - 1★ 2026-07-09, Charles Holloman: It used to work well. just updated and now it sucks. it constantly runs out of data in an attempt to force you to buy the pro version. There are many better options. - 1★ 2026-07-02, GMV MAKERZ: It was good vpn but now everything is paid and you get so mb to use. Even before they had ads but now they want you to empty your wallets. 1 star. - 2★ 2025-05-31, Res Nate: Simpliest as possible. Was glad it is available in some regions with serious censorship. But last week I'm getting notification "Hands-free call is in progress" from Lantern, but no more info is avaible, sounds very scary about mic recording throught the app. In my country it could be fatal. 2025: a… ## Description Lantern is the fast, open source VPN built for the world's most heavily censored networks. Downloaded 250 million times over 12+ years. If it works there, it will work anywhere. Built by Brave New Software Project, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and independently audited. SMART ROUTING, BUILT FOR SPEED Most VPNs route everything through their servers, slowing you down. Smart Routing uses region-specific rules to automatically send traffic that needs the VPN through Lantern. Everything else goes direct for speed and reliability. Prefer everything encrypted? Switch to full tunnel mode anytime. SPLIT TUNNELING YOU CONTROL Choose which apps or websites bypass the VPN. Split tunneling works on top of either routing mode, so you stay in control whether you are in Smart Routing or full tunnel. CENSORSHIP-RESISTANT PROTOCOLS Lantern supports 15+ obfuscation protocols, including WireGuard, Shadowsocks, Hysteria2, VLESS, and AmneziaWG, as well as several in-house protocols developed with leading internet freedom researchers. Adaptive routing learns which transport works on your network right now, so you stay connected when other VPNs fail. PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE When your users include dissidents and opposition journalists, the stakes are different. Lantern keeps absolutely no logs, and our fully open source stack has been independently audited. The same protection they rely on is what protects you. PRIVATE SERVER Your own VPN, no middleman. Run Lantern on your own hardware or cloud account. Deploy in minutes from inside the app, or bring your own server. Included with all plans, just pay your own server costs. UNBLOCK WHAT MATTERS Reach the apps and sites your network restricts: Social: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Snapchat Messaging: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal Streaming: YouTube and more Information: Wikipedia, Google, news sites Gaming: Steam and more TESTED BY CRISIS, TRUSTED BY MILLIONS Lantern kept millions connected during Iran's 2022 protests, Hong Kong's 2019 demonstrations, and Russia's crackdown after February 2022. When the stakes are highest, people choose Lantern. USING LANTERN HELPS OTHERS Lantern is for people who believe internet access is a human right. Every Pro subscription funds free access for people in censored regions. Protect your privacy and join a community fighting for a more open interenet. WORKS EVERYWHERE YOU DO Protect up to 5 devices with Lantern Pro across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux. FREE PLAN, NO ADS, NO ACCOUNT The free plan is genuinely free. No ads, no signup, no email required. Pro unlocks unlimited data, server selection, and multi-device support. WHY TRUST LANTERN Open source: github.com/getlantern Rigorously audited by independent security firms Built by Brave New Software Project, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit No logs or trackers Lantern uses Android VpnService to create an encrypted tunnel between your device and our servers. See lantern.io/privacy for details. --- Source: https://storetally.com/android/org.getlantern.lantern As of 2026-11-10, from the StoreTally census.