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Bare Browser

barebrowser.org

Free plan Open source Android
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Spec score 8.4 #8 of 31 in Mobile Browser Software

Spec sheet

Supported platforms
mobileRead 19 Sep 2026 · barebrowser.org
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · barebrowser.org
Privacy
Bare says it removes telemetry, Google sign-in prompts, Firebase registration, and built-in AI surfaces.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Support
Privacy questions or concerns can be sent to [email protected].Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Ad blocking
The full, removable uBlock Origin extension is included, and Bare keeps Manifest V2 available.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Browser engine
chromiumRead 19 Sep 2026 · barebrowser.org
Built-in ad blocking
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · barebrowser.org
Data storage
Browsing data is stored locally in the browser profile, and Bare says it does not operate cloud synchronization for that data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Distribution
The site links to GitHub releases for APKs and release notes, and marks Google Play and F-Droid as coming soon.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Downloads
Bare can keep downloads in the browser or hand them to an external manager such as 1DM.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Extension support
chrome_storeRead 19 Sep 2026 · barebrowser.org
Extensions
Bare supports desktop browser extensions, including Bitwarden and Dark Reader.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Intended audience
Bare is a general-purpose browser, not specifically designed for children, and provides unrestricted internet access.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Media playback
Supported video can keep playing with audio when you switch apps or lock your phone.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Network activity
The site says Chromium's security component updater remains enabled, uBlock Origin updates its filter lists, and update checks can contact GitHub.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Open source
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · barebrowser.org
Privacy policy
The policy says Bare does not operate analytics, advertising, telemetry, or user-tracking services and does not require a Bare account.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Release status
Bare is described as early software in its current alpha, with builds for Android 10 and newer.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Search
DuckDuckGo is the default search engine, and users can add and manage other search engines in settings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
Security limitation
Safe Browsing is not available in this public Chromium build.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
What it is
Bare is an open-source, de-Googled Chromium browser for Android.Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org

Plans and prices

Bare Browser Free Current alpha · Android 10+ · ARM 64-bit and 32-bit builds · Google Play and F-Droid marked coming soon Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org

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