Apps: WireGuard

Last updated: September 29, 2025

Summary Official Android client for WireGuard, a fast, modern VPN using state‑of‑the‑art cryptography.

Maintainer

  • WireGuard project (Jason A. Donenfeld and contributors)

Repository

History

  • Introduced mid‑2010s; merged into the Linux kernel (5.6). Designed to be simpler and safer than traditional VPNs like OpenVPN/IPsec.

Why use it

  • Quick to set up; reliable mobile roaming; small attack surface; excellent performance.

Safe use

  • Enable always‑on VPN + kill‑switch in Android; store config QR securely; rotate keys periodically; prefer DNS over TLS/HTTPS inside the tunnel.

Limits

  • Requires a cooperating server; misconfigured peers can leak DNS/traffic; be aware of single‑provider trust.

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