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What is an Android Browser I can trust for everyday use?

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Akin to this question, but specifically for Android, what is a browser I can trust to load sites correctly and also work in my best interest?[1]

I'm currently using Fennec, a sympathetic fork of Firefox Mobile, but I'm a little concerned about the direction of Mozilla. I want to be ready in case I need to cut over to something else.

Ideally, I'd like to be able to synchronize history and bookmarks with a desktop browser and keep compatibility with my favorite extensions.[2]

Please post one answer per browser.


  1. "My best interest" means things like security, privacy, customization, etc. ↩︎

  2. I'm particularly fond of uMatrix and uBlock Origin. ↩︎

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I personally use firefox in android. I know that since they changed their term and condition people less trust them in term of privacy.

But I still find firefox to be one of the most private browser there is. So I will go for firefox.

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Waterfox

Waterfox is another fork of Firefox, available for Desktop and Android.

Strengths

  • privacy first
  • extended tracking protection

Downsides

  • keeps tracking libraries (Sentry (optional), Mozilla Telemetry)

Availability

  • Google Play Store
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IronFox

IronFox is a fork of the Mull browser which was developed by the now discontinued DivestOS developers and based on Firefox.

Strengths

  • advanced tracking protection
  • removes tracking libraries and dependencies on proprietary libraries
  • built-in protections against malware, phishing attacks, and other threats

Availability

  • F-Droid via additional repository
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