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Lightning Browser

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Open source Android
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Spec sheet

Product
Lightning Browser is described as a lightweight Android browser with modern navigation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The project describes itself as an Android browser, making it intended for Android users.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
mobileRead 19 Sep 2026 · github.com
License
The project is distributed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Founded
2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · github.com
Ad blocking
Release notes describe ad blocking, per-site allowlisting, and custom host sources, with custom host sources listed as Plus-only.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Bookmarks and history
The browser includes bookmarks and browsing history.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Built-in ad blocking
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · github.com
Contributions
The project says contributions are welcome and asks contributors to submit pull requests to the main branch.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Core features
The project lists bookmarks, history, incognito mode, multiple search engines, and customizable search suggestions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads and bookmarks
The README says storage permissions are requested when needed to download files or import and export bookmarks.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Incognito security
Version 5.1.0 added support for full sandboxed incognito mode on Android Pie (API 28) and later.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Latest listed release
The releases page lists version 5.1.0 as the latest release.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Open source
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · github.com
Other permissions
The README says location access is disabled by default and requested when needed for sites such as Google Maps.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Permissions
The README says location access is requested only when needed and is disabled by default; camera and microphone permissions are requested for WebRTC only when that option is enabled.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy option
Version 5.1.0 release notes say the browser added full sandboxed incognito mode on Android Pie (API 28) and later.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy options
A release added Do Not Track and options to hide the X-Requested-With and X-Wap-Profile headers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Release availability
The repository's releases page lists version 5.1.0 as the latest release.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Search engines
Listed search engines include Google, Bing, Yahoo, StartPage, and DuckDuckGo.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Tab navigation
Tabs use a navigation drawer or bottom drawer.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Tabs and suggestions
It offers incognito mode, navigation or bottom drawer tabs, and customizable search suggestions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
WebRTC
WebRTC support is disabled by default and requires camera and microphone permissions when enabled.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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