# Herond: Fast Private Browser

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.herond.android.browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.herond.android.browser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.herond.android.browser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HerondLabs Corporation
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,262,284
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (5,811 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2024-05-15
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 286 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herond.android.browser)
- **Website:** [https://herond.org](https://herond.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://herond.org/herond-browser-privacy-policy](https://herond.org/herond-browser-privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #41,687 — Overall
- #22 — extension guard
- #96 — ad

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CAPTURE_KEYBOARD`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_QUERY_CANDIDATE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ALLOWED_PROVIDERS`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.HAND_TRACKING`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ADVANCED_PROTECTION_MODE`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REPOSITION_SELF_WINDOWS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.SCENE_UNDERSTANDING_FINE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_LOOPBACK_INTERFACE`
- `android.permission.USE_PINNED_WINDOWING_LAYER`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.chrome.permission.DEVICE_EXTRAS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.herond.android.browser.TOS_ACKED`
- `com.herond.android.browser.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.herond.android.browser.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS`

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.herond.android.browser)