Thunder for Lemmy APK v0.8.6 · Latest Version for Android
Thunder is a free, ad-free Lemmy client for Android with multi-account support, swipe gestures and a highly customizable interface.
- Version
- 0.8.6
- Updated
- Jan 8, 2026
- Size
- 35 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+
- Developer
- Hamlet Jiang Su
- Category
- Social
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Package
- com.hjiangsu.thunder
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What is Thunder for Lemmy?
Thunder is a community-built app for browsing Lemmy, the federated Reddit-style network. You can follow communities on any instance, vote and comment with swipe gestures and switch between several accounts, all in an interface you can tune down to colors, fonts and gestures.
Key Features
- Browse any Lemmy instance
- Multiple accounts with quick switching
- Customizable swipe gestures
- Themes, accent colors and font sizes
- No ads or trackers
Getting Started
Sign in with your Lemmy account or browse anonymously. Set your favourite swipe actions in settings, such as upvote on a short swipe and save on a long one.
Open Source and Privacy
Thunder for Lemmy is developed in the open by Hamlet Jiang Su and released under the AGPL-3.0 license. The code is hosted at github.com/thunder-app/thunder, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by IzzyOnDroid.
How to Install Thunder for Lemmy APK
- Tap Download and get the Thunder for Lemmy v0.8.6 APK (35 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 Thunder for Lemmy free?
Yes. Thunder for Lemmy is free and open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this Thunder for Lemmy APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the IzzyOnDroid 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 Thunder for Lemmy need?
Thunder for Lemmy v0.8.6 requires Android 7.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of Thunder for Lemmy?
The source code is available at https://github.com/thunder-app/thunder. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
