# Alpha Browser

> Easy and fast browser

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.akim.alphabrowser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.akim.alphabrowser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.akim.alphabrowser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AKIM
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 51,334
- **Rating:** 3.58 / 5 (304 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-31
- **First published:** 2019-10-11
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 90 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akim.alphabrowser)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://akim49.ru/apps/alpha-browser/privacy/](https://akim49.ru/apps/alpha-browser/privacy/)

## Description

**Alpha Browser** is a lightweight, fast, and simple browser designed for Android devices. It offers a streamlined experience with minimal interface clutter, making it easy to use without compromising functionality.

Key features include customizable search engine options, JavaScript support, zooming capabilities, and cookie management. The browser emphasizes user privacy by not collecting any personal data or statistics. Additionally, Alpha Browser is completely ad-free from the app side, ensuring an uninterrupted browsing experience. Its small size compared to other browsers makes it an efficient choice for users seeking speed and simplicity without sacrificing essential features.

Alpha Browser requires minimal permissions only necessary for downloading files, maintaining user control over data and security.

## Rankings

- #296,480 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`

## Review summary

Alpha Browser is praised for its lightweight design, fast loading, and simplicity, making it ideal for quick web searches and low-resource devices. However, multiple users find it lacking in key functionalities such as tabbed browsing, file uploads, and ad blocking. The forced auto-rotate feature frustrates users due to no toggle option. Several reviews mention stability issues including crashes and slow loading, as well as missing features like background playback and easier sharing options. Overall, the app appeals for its minimalism but needs significant improvements in usability and features.

### Pros

- Lightweight and small app size making it suitable for basic web browsing
- Fast loading and good performance compared to stock browsers
- Simple and minimalistic design appreciated by users
- Efficient for quick web searching and lightweight tasks

### Cons

- Lack of essential features such as tabbed browsing, file upload, and advanced tab management
- Auto-rotate feature is annoying with no option to disable it
- No ad blocker or advanced privacy features mentioned
- Lack of features like share article, comment on social media, background playback, and cache management
- Stability issues including slow performance, crashes, and failure to load images and certain webpages

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.akim.alphabrowser)