AdGuard for Android: free vs paid, and how to install

The free Android version filters browser ads. Paid features add filtering in supported apps and additional controls. The full application is distributed as an APK outside Google Play.

Get AdGuard for Android

Official AdGuard download · Affiliate link · Paid features require a license

Source review: 3 November 2026 · Based on vendor documentation, not independent performance measurements

A GOOD FIT WHEN

You need more than a browser filter

You want filtering in supported Android apps as well as browsers, and are comfortable installing an APK from the official download service.

BEFORE YOU PAY

A free option may be enough

For browser-only use, the free version may be enough. Free public DNS is another option for domain-level filtering, with different limitations.

Compare the approaches →

KNOW THE LIMITS

What to check before installing

Android uses a local VPN interface for filtering, so another VPN can conflict. AdGuard VPN supports an integration mode. Ads inside the official YouTube app are not directly removed; sharing a video to AdGuard Player is a separate workflow.

Read the official Android product documentation ↗

FROM DOWNLOAD TO DECISION

Install. Try your setup.
Then decide.

Downloading is not the same as buying. Confirm that the product works for your needs before paying.

01
Download the official APK using the Android button.
02
If prompted, allow installation from this download source. Disable that permission again after installation if desired.
03
Open AdGuard and review the local VPN and optional filtering setup. Test the apps that matter to you.
04
Check paid features using the trial offered in the app. Buy and activate a license only if they solve your problem.

COMMON QUESTIONS

The details that matter

Why is this an APK download?

The full AdGuard Android application is distributed outside Google Play. This link goes to AdGuard’s official download service.

What does the paid version add?

The free version filters browsers. The paid version adds filtering in supported applications and features such as tracking protection. Check the current feature list before purchase.

Will it work with my VPN?

The local VPN interface can conflict with another VPN. AdGuard VPN has an integration mode; compatibility with other VPNs depends on their configuration.

Choose the setup that fits.