Skip to content
SPECIFICTION
Get listed

FOSS Browser

codeberg.org

Free plan Open source Android
Visit codeberg.org
Spec score 7.5 #121 of 154 in Web browsers

Spec sheet

Product
FOSS Browser is a free, open source browser for Android.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Supported platforms
mobileRead 19 Sep 2026 · f-droid.org
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · f-droid.org
Ad blocking
Built in AdBlock updates automatically, and users can choose which content to block; its host lists are based on Steven Black’s hosts.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Android requirement
Version 24, listed as added September 15, 2026, requires Android 10 or newer.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Backups
Users can back up bookmarks, history, trusted websites, and settings, then restore them on a fresh install or another device by copying the backup files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Bookmarks and gestures
Users can organize bookmarks with named filters and assign nearly twenty gestures to toolbar controls.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Browsing
It can keep the screen on, open links in the background, and restore tabs after restarting.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Built-in ad blocking
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · f-droid.org
Distribution security
F-Droid recommends installing through its client because direct APK installation does not provide update notifications and is less secure; the listed version is built and signed by F-Droid and corresponds to its source tarball.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Interface
It uses Material You design, supports system day and night mode, and is optimized for one handed use with controls at the bottom of the screen.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
License and support
The app is licensed under GNU GPL version 3.0 or later, and the project page links to an issue tracker and translation project.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Open source
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · f-droid.org
Privacy controls
The browser says it does not collect data and supports deleting browser data on app exit; third party cookies cannot be disabled.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Privacy profiles
Profiles can control AdBlock, JavaScript, cookies, fingerprint protection, and other settings, with saved profiles available for specific domains.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Search
Users can choose among search engines or set a custom search engine.Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Free and open source Android browser Read 12 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org

Every FOSS Browser plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

Alternatives to FOSS BrowserAll alternatives →