PCAPdroid APK v2.0.2 · Latest Version for Android
PCAPdroid monitors and records network traffic of Android apps without root. See connections, block apps, export PCAP and inspect HTTP.
- Version
- 2.0.2
- Updated
- Sep 22, 2026
- Size
- 17 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+
- Developer
- Emanuele Faranda
- Category
- Tools
- License
- GPL-3.0+
- Package
- com.emanuelef.remote_capture
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What is PCAPdroid?
PCAPdroid shows which servers your apps connect to and how much data they send. It uses a local VPN to capture traffic without root, and all processing happens on your device. Developers and privacy-minded users use it to debug apps and spot unwanted connections.
Key Features
- Log connections of user and system apps
- Per-app data usage summary
- Firewall rules to block apps or hosts
- Export PCAP files for Wireshark
- Optional TLS decryption for debugging
Getting Started
Tap Start, accept the VPN request and use your phone normally. Open the Connections tab to see what each app is doing.
Open Source and Privacy
PCAPdroid is developed in the open by Emanuele Faranda and released under the GPL-3.0+ license. The code is hosted at github.com/emanuele-f/PCAPdroid, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.
How to Install PCAPdroid APK
- Tap Download and get the PCAPdroid v2.0.2 APK (17 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PCAPdroid free?
Yes. PCAPdroid is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0+ license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this PCAPdroid APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does PCAPdroid need?
PCAPdroid v2.0.2 requires Android 6.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of PCAPdroid?
The source code is available at https://github.com/emanuele-f/PCAPdroid. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
