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Shadowsocks APK for Android

Max Lv Original
7M+
Free
Feb 20, 2026

Protect your data and remain anonymous on any network.

Download Shadowsocks APK 5.3.5 25MB

What is Shadowsocks?

Shadowsocks is a secure, open-source proxy application designed to bypass internet censorship and protect user privacy while accessing the internet. Originally developed in China, it has become a popular way to circumvent restrictions imposed in several countries. Shadowsocks is not a full-fledged VPN, but an encrypting SOCKS5 proxy that redirects internet traffic through a remote server, providing encryption, confidentiality, and bypass of blocks.

Unlike traditional VPN services, Shadowsocks:

  • Functions faster due to a lower level of encryption;
  • Is more easily disguised as regular HTTPS traffic;
  • Consumes fewer resources.

Key features of the application include:

  • High-quality traffic encryption using modern ciphers (ChaCha20, AES-256-GCM, etc.) to protect transmitted data.
  • Securely bypasses geographically-based restrictions and censorship, allowing access to blocked websites and services.
  • Cross-platform compatibility, working on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, and private routers.
  • Additional methods for masking traffic as regular HTTPS or HTTP to bypass DPI (deep packet inspection).
  • Virtually no impact on the performance of your mobile or other device due to minimal resource consumption.
  • Flexible client configuration options.

A major advantage of this application is its ideal suitability for gamers, as it can function in maximum video and game data streaming mode. It allows for configuration with various encryption levels and routes. It’s highly effective in bypassing blocks in countries with high levels of internet censorship.

If you’re still looking for a way to bypass blocks, enhance privacy, and minimize speed impact, Shadowsocks might be an excellent choice.

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Download Shadowsocks APK for Android

What's New in Version 5.3.5

* Support Android 12. (#2749)
* Fixes. (#2786, #2791, #2803)

Available Files

System Requirements

OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher
Architecture
Varies by file (Which one do I need?)
Disk Space
~40 MB free space required
RAM
1 GB
Internet
Required
Permissions (18)
  • Internet
  • Camera
  • Access Network State
  • Read External Storage
  • Write External Storage

APK File Details

Package ID com.github.shadowsocks
Available on Google Play
Developer Max Lv
License Free
Monetization Contains Ads  
Content Rating Everyone
Interface Language
12 languages

Japanese, German, Ukrainian, Korean, French, Turkish, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, + 2 localizations

APK Verification & Virus Scan Results

No Virus Signature Verified Safe & Original

Virus scan: Clean (0/67) View report. This APK is free of malware and its signature matches the official developer release.

Show File Details (SHA-256, SHA-1, MD5)

SHA-1 Signature:

58a90f84cfe99d4280aec677c9a1292fae131677

SHA-256 Hash:

ac50e1eff125a853e298ed70434a9ba23e99d676d629e1065bb2e9c2eb294656

MD5 Checksum:

fcd35174c8e7fe7f56f196f066a12ddd

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shadowsocks safe to download?

Yes, Shadowsocks is safe to download. The APK is scanned on every update — no malware or viruses detected. You can verify the full scan report in the Security section above.

How to install Shadowsocks APK on Android?

Download the APK using the button above. Then open the file and tap Install. If prompted, enable "Install from unknown sources" in Settings → Security. The process takes under a minute. Read more

What Android version does Shadowsocks require?

Shadowsocks requires Android 6.0 (API 23) or higher. Optimized for Android 16 (API 36).

Is Shadowsocks free?

Yes, it is free to use, but it is ad-supported.

How to update Shadowsocks to the latest version?

Download the latest APK from this page and install it over your existing version — no need to uninstall first. Your data and settings will be preserved. We update the file as soon as a new version is released.

What processor architecture does Shadowsocks support?

Shadowsocks supports arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64. If you are unsure about your device architecture, check the Device Info section on this page.

How to enable installation from unknown sources on Android?

Go to Settings → Security (or Settings → Apps → Special access on Android 8+) and enable "Install unknown apps" for your browser or file manager. On Android 8 and above this setting is per-app, not global. Read more

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