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Lantern APK for Android

- Fast, Secure VPN
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Free
Oct 29, 2025

Bypass blocking sites and platforms

Download Lantern APK 8.3.7 118MB Old versions

What is Lantern?

Lantern: Better than a VPN – this tool removes any territorial “barriers”, allowing you to surf the Internet or communicate on social networks without any restrictions. And the most valuable thing is that this is done without tons of settings, the need to go through the registration procedure and other unnecessary movements, tapping just one button, the user activates the virtual private network (Virtual Private Network), which allows you to access resources that were previously inaccessible.

An additional useful option Lantern: Better than a VPN is a special feed, conveniently located in one of the tabs of the program, through which you can watch in real time the latest news from popular media companies, such as BBC, RT, Buzzfeed or reddit. News is presented as a running line, and a full-fledged article can be viewed by simply clicking on the appropriate link directly from the Lantern interface, without experiencing the slightest access problems.

The Lantern: Better than a VPN interface surprises and at the same time attracts with its conciseness – on a white or blue background (selected in the settings) there is only one switch button, after activating which the user instantly gets access to those blocked in his region web resources and applications. Every month, the tool guarantees 500 MB of data transfer at high speed, but even if the limit is reached, you can continue to use the program, albeit at a lower speed.

Also known as: Lantern: Better than a VPN, Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN
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Download Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN APK for Android

What's New in Version 8.3.7

No official changelog provided for Lantern version 8.3.7 (20251015.233432). This update likely includes general stability improvements and bug fixes.

Other versions

  • 8.3.7 (latest) 118MB Android 7.0+ arm64-v8aarmeabi-v7ax86_64 Download
  • 8.3.6 84MB Android 5.0+ arm64-v8ax86_64 Download
  • 7.8.2 102MB Android 6.0+ armeabi-v7a Download
  • 7.8.2 225MB Android 6.0+ arm64-v8aarmeabi-v7ax86_64 Download

System Requirements

OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat) or higher
Architecture
Varies by file (Which one do I need?)
Disk Space
~200 MB free space required
RAM
2 GB
Internet
Not required
Permissions (20)
  • Internet
  • Camera
  • Access Network State
  • Vibrate
  • Wake Lock

APK File Details

Package ID org.getlantern.lantern
Available on Google Play
Developer Brave New Software Project, Inc
License Free ( No Ads)
Monetization In-App Purchases
Content Rating Everyone
Interface Language
English +82

English, Japanese, Indonesian, German, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Korean, Romanian, Arabic, French, Turkish, Czech, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Polish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, + 61 localizations

APK Verification & Virus Scan Results

No Virus Signature Verified Safe & Original

Virus scan: Clean (0/64) 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:

0f78de9b1d14bf6fed018347c9efca0e3fa38574

SHA-256 Hash:

aad7737c2abfce17536fdfcdc35dcd0e4eb85f05879fb2958e6e23a21e6b7107

MD5 Checksum:

a569ceaa136ca63acb18b0b4f980506f

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lantern safe to download?

Yes, Lantern 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 Lantern 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 Lantern require?

Lantern requires Android 7.0 (API 24) or higher. Optimized for Android 15 (API 35).

Is Lantern free?

Yes, the app is free to download, but it contains in-app purchases for additional content.

How to update Lantern 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.

Does Lantern require Root access?

No root is required for basic use. Lantern works on standard Android for CPU info, RAM, battery, sensors, and network stats. Root unlocks a small set of advanced system parameters that Android restricts by default.

What processor architecture does Lantern support?

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

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