Shadowsocks APK v5.3.5-nightly · Latest Version for Android
Shadowsocks for Android is the official client for the fast, lightweight Shadowsocks tunnel proxy, with per-app routing and plugin support.
- Version
- 5.3.5-nightly
- Updated
- Feb 13, 2026
- Size
- 14 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+
- Developer
- shadowsocks
- Category
- Tools
- License
- GPL-3.0+
- Package
- com.github.shadowsocks
What is Shadowsocks?
Shadowsocks is a lightweight, encrypted tunnel proxy, and this is its long-running official Android client. It connects to a Shadowsocks server you control or subscribe to and can route either all traffic or only selected apps through the tunnel.
Key Features
- Connects to any standard Shadowsocks server
- Per-app proxy: choose which apps use the tunnel
- Plugin support such as v2ray-plugin
- Route rules to bypass local and LAN addresses
- Works on phones, tablets and Android TV
Getting Started
Add a server by entering its address, port, password and encryption method, or import a ss:// link. Note that the F-Droid build removes the QR scanner because it depended on non-free code.
Open Source and Privacy
Shadowsocks is developed in the open by shadowsocks and released under the GPL-3.0+ license. The code is hosted at github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-android, 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 Shadowsocks APK
- Tap Download and get the Shadowsocks v5.3.5-nightly APK (14 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 Shadowsocks free?
Yes. Shadowsocks 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 Shadowsocks 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 Shadowsocks need?
Shadowsocks v5.3.5-nightly requires Android 6.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of Shadowsocks?
The source code is available at https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-android. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
