GoodbyeDPI
Software tool to avoid Internet restrictions
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GoodbyeDPI is a free and open-source software tool for bypassing deep packet inspection (DPI) systems and Internet censorship.[1][2] It was created by Russian developer ValdikSS in 2016 and is distributed under the Apache License via GitHub.[3]
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 GoodbyeDPI logo, an edited Roskomnadzor logo stylized to resemble the Goatse image of a man stretching his anus | |
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| Developer | ValdikSS |
| Initial release | 2016 |
| Operating system | Windows XP SP3 and later |
| License | Apache License |
| Website | github |
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History
GoodbyeDPI was first released in 2016 as an experimental tool to study DPI-based filtering in Russia.[4]
In 2024, the program gained wide popularity after the deliberate throttling of YouTube in Russia. Independent outlets reported it as one of the main tools used to circumvent restrictions.[5][6][7]
Technical overview
Usage
The program is distributed as a Windows console utility and configured via command-line parameters. Media reports and users describe it as effective for bypassing YouTube throttling and other restrictions.[6][10]
GoodbyeDPI has also been reported as used to bypass blocking of Telegram, LinkedIn and several foreign media outlets.[11]
Reception
- Meduza reported that the tool helps to bypass YouTube throttling but requires careful setup and may interfere with some services.[13][14]
- The Insider noted its rising popularity and warned of fake builds spreading online.[4]
- Research by OONI has cited GoodByeDPI as an example of client-side packet segmentation tools used to evade filtering.[15][16]
Legal status
While direct penalties for end users have not been documented, Russian law empowers Roskomnadzor to block sites distributing circumvention software or instructions, including VPNs and DPI bypass tools.