Who should use Lantern?

Lantern is a consumer product built for users needing internet privacy and unrestricted access.

Yes — Lantern is free to use.

Is Lantern still maintained?

Unverified. Lantern has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Lantern?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include LanternVPN, Leo VPN : fast and secure vpn, and VPN Lumos.

Who develops Lantern?

Lantern is developed by Brave New Software Project, Inc.

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Lantern

Name: Lantern
Author: Brave New Software Project, Inc

Google PlayVPN, proxy & anonymity

Lantern is a free VPN app for Android that enables users to bypass internet censorship and access blocked websites and apps. It provides secure, private browsing and is designed for users seeking unrestricted internet access.

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Overview

5 features

In the VPN, proxy & anonymity space, Lantern takes a focused approach. It allows users to bypass internet restrictions and access blocked sites and apps securely and privately. It is built as a consumer product for users needing internet privacy and unrestricted access. Lantern is free to use. Lantern is available on Android.

It is developed by Brave New Software Project, Inc. Among its 5 catalogued features are VPN connection, site unblocking, and app unblocking.

VPN connection
Site unblocking
App unblocking
Bypass restrictions
Secure browsing

Built with & integrations

Runs on

Android

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed26 Jun · 06:02 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about Lantern

What is Lantern?: Lantern allows users to bypass internet restrictions and access blocked sites and apps securely and privately. It is catalogued under VPN, proxy & anonymity on PulseGate.
Who should use Lantern?: Lantern is a consumer product built for users needing internet privacy and unrestricted access.
Is Lantern free?: Yes — Lantern is free to use.
What platforms does Lantern run on?: Lantern runs on Android.
Is Lantern still maintained?: Unverified. Lantern has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Lantern?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include LanternVPN, Leo VPN : fast and secure vpn, and VPN Lumos.LanternVPN Leo VPN : fast and secure vpn VPN Lumos
Who develops Lantern?: Lantern is developed by Brave New Software Project, Inc.

At a glance

Platforms: Mobile
Languages: English
Built for: users needing internet privacy and unrestricted access
Model: B2C
Solves: Allows users to bypass internet restrictions and access blocked sites and apps securely and privately.

Registered as

Google Play: org.getlantern.lantern

Developer

Brave New Software Project, Inc

Index record

Indexed: 26 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 26 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: lantern-fast-secure-vpn-google-com
Lifecycle last checked: 13 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 26 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-a.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Canonical URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.getlantern.lantern

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