Herond: Fast Private Browser

Name: Herond: Fast Private Browser
Rating: 4.12 (5723 reviews)
Author: HerondLabs Corporation

By: HerondLabs Corporation App

Block ads, browse fast & private. Built-in VPN, Web3 wallet, smart AI.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

2,230,328 ▲ 9.46K

Data as of 2026-07-24

Rating:

4.12 +14

(5,723)

Version:

2.6.5

Last updated: 2026-06-30

Features & Capabilities

Herond Private Adblock Browser is a privacy-first Web 3.0 browser designed to block intrusive ads, prevent trackers, and protect your data with encrypted connections. It helps you browse anonymously with Incognito mode and mask your IP while allowing you to choose from multiple search engines.

Key features include a built-in ad blocker and tracker prevention, automatic warnings about untrusted websites, password management, cross-device sync, grouped tabs, voice search, and QR code scanning for quick access. It delivers fast, secure browsing with data-conscious loading and a sleeker dark theme that respects your privacy.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Developer Tools

By:

HerondLabs Corporation

Downloads:

2,230,328 9.46K

Rating:

4.12

(5,723) 14 new ratings

Version:

2.6.5 Last updated: 2026-06-30

Version code:

430600525

Creation date:

2024-05-15

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS High risk
android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS High risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk

Size:

269.27MB

Email:

vu*****@herond.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-24

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 41,531 ▲ 27

Other rankings

#18 in block ads keyword 94 ▲ 1#26 in ad-blocking keyword 96 ▲ #27 in ad blocker keyword 95 ▼ 1#30 in website blocker keyword 65 ▲ #72 in ad keyword 79 ▼ 22

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Developed by:

HerondLabs Corporation

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herond.android.browser

Email:

vu*****@herond.org

Website:

https://herond.org

Publisher Change History

2026-07-08: mi*****@herond.org to vu*****@herond.org

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User Reviews

Users largely praise Herond for strong ad-blocking and fast performance, with some expressing high satisfaction and faith in the developers. However, frequent updates have caused significant issues: tab management regressions (groups, merging, tabs disappearing), UI changes that complicate navigation, performance bugs, and inconsistent ad-block behavior on certain sites, leading to mixed experiences and calls for fixes.

Pros

Excellent ad-blocking that effectively blocks ads and pop-ups.
Fast and smooth browsing with low memory usage.
High overall app quality and a positive impression of the developers.
Rated as one of the best ad-blocking browsers by users.
Generally satisfied users express strong enjoyment and reliability.

Cons

Major updates regressed tab management: loss of tab groups, inability to merge tabs, and tabs disappearing.
Performance issues and bugs introduced by updates: lag, slowdowns, and problematic UI elements like the download bar.
Ad-blocking inconsistencies on some sites (empty ad spaces or ads still showing on certain pages).
UI/UX overhaul makes navigation harder: new interface, settings harder to find, and removal of familiar controls.
Stability issues like crashes on some devices after updates.