Nord VPN

Nordvpn · Technical profile for Nord VPN.

Native Android Uncategorized
Bundle ID com.nordvpn.android
Version analyzed 9.2.1
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 9
Analyzed 2026-06-27
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

9 SDKs found across 8 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Attribution 1 SDK
Crash Reporting 1 SDK
Engagement 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 3 sensitive

27 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

INTERACT ACROSS USERS standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
Query all installed apps standard

Query all installed apps regardless of manifest declarations. Restricted by Play policy.

HIDE OVERLAY WINDOWS standard
Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

REQUEST IGNORE BATTERY OPTIMIZATIONS standard
com.android.vending.CHECK LICENSE standard
Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Foreground service: special use standard

Required for foreground services of type specialUse.

Read basic phone state standard

Read non-sensitive phone state such as cellular network type.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

com.nordvpn.android.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ APP INFO standard
com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET COMMON DATA standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Nord VPN.

What is Nord VPN built with?

Nord VPN by Nordvpn is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Nord VPN use?

FlyTrap detected 9 third-party SDKs inside Nord VPN, including Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Firebase Crashlytics. They span areas such as Analytics, Push Notifications, Crash Reporting and Anti-Abuse. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Nord VPN request?

Nord VPN requests 27 permissions. 3 of these are sensitive, such as Post notifications, Write storage and Read phone state. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Nord VPN safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Nord VPN requests 27 permissions (3 sensitive) and bundles 9 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Nord VPN available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.