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Install and update Android apps directly from their release pages.

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Common useAvoiding Google PlayPrivacy Tools
Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 0/4
Evidence and riskVerified / StandardClaims checked against current primary sources; no material risk recorded in them.
Last reviewedReviewed 2026-08-07KYC checked 2026-08-07 · unknown jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this page

Evidence and score

EVIDENCEVerified
RISKStandard
JURISDICTIONUnknown
NOTEObtainium removes the Google Play account link, but it does not anonymise downloads: each configured source still sees your IP address when the app checks for updates. Trust moves to whoever publishes the release, and the project recommends pairing it with an app verification tool.
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
PRIVACY SCORE
Why privacy is 100/100Formula 3.0
BaselineStarting privacy exposure score
+100
Identity exposureNo required account or identity data recorded (level 0 of 4)
0
Operator exposureLocal software or protocol with no hosted operator data
0

Full scoring method

EVIDENCE CONFIDENCE
Why evidence is 100/100Formula 3.0
Source coverageMaterial claims checked against current sources
+70
Review ageAll recorded checks are within 30 days
+30

Full scoring method

METHODOLOGYHow both scores are computed →
LAST CHECKED2026-08-07
LAST UPDATED2026-08-07

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 0/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo account and no identity check. Obtainium is a local Android client that fetches release artifacts from sources you configure, so there is no Obtainium account and no central store tied to your identity.
FEEFree (GPL-3.0)
CATEGORIESPrivacy Tools
COMMON USESAvoiding Google Play, Tracking upstream releases, Sideloading with update notifications
FEATURESInstalls Android apps from source releases, Update notifications, GitHub and GitLab sources, Forgejo and Codeberg sources, F-Droid and third-party repos, IzzyOnDroid support, HTML fallback source, No account required, GPL-3.0 licensed
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability

About

Android app that installs and updates apps straight from their own release pages, so you can skip Google Play entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No account and no identity check. Obtainium is a local Android client that fetches release artifacts from sources you configure, so there is no Obtainium account and no central store tied to your identity.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

The jurisdiction is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.

How are privacy and evidence calculated?

The privacy score is 100/100 and measures identity and operator exposure. Evidence confidence is 100/100 and measures source coverage and review age. Recorded risk is shown separately as standard. Every factor is listed on this page.

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