# Internet Browser

> Surfing Internet & Discover fun here

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.heytap.browser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HeyTap
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,468,511,610
- **Rating:** 3.92 / 5 (182,060 ratings)
- **Version:** 45.14.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2022-12-29
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 192 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heytap.browser)
- **Website:** [https://brand.heytap.com/en/service.html](https://brand.heytap.com/en/service.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://actimg.heytapimg.com/cdo-activity/static-page/channel17/index.html?lang=en](https://actimg.heytapimg.com/cdo-activity/static-page/channel17/index.html?lang=en)

## Description

The Internet Browser extension offers a secure and stable browsing experience combined with system optimization for seamless internet surfing and fast downloading. It brings a wealth of news and information to your fingertips with powerful search capabilities for an enhanced online experience.

Beyond browsing, the extension includes comprehensive file cleaning and management features, requiring all file access permissions to maintain your device's performance. It also integrates useful tools such as a QR scanner and WhatsApp status saver, making your web activities more convenient and fun. Enjoy an all-in-one solution designed for speed, security, and versatility.

## Rankings

- #128 — Overall
- #2 — internet
- #7 — browser settings
- #10 — include
- #10 — start page
- #15 — search

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.TURN_SCREEN_ON`
- `android.permission.UPDATE_APP_OPS_STATS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.email.permission.READ_ATTACHMENT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.coloros.mcs.permission.RECIEVE_MCS_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.heytap.browser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.heytap.browser.permission.ACS_SERVICE`
- `com.heytap.browser.permission.BROWSER_HELPER`
- `com.heytap.browser.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.heytap.browser.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS`
- `com.heytap.browser.permission.READ_WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.heytap.browser.permission.RECIEVE_MCS_MESSAGE`
- `com.heytap.datamigration.PERMISSION_SHARED`
- `com.heytap.mcs.permission.RECIEVE_MCS_MESSAGE`
- `com.nearme.mcs.permission.RECIEVE_MCS_MESSAGE`
- `com.oneplus.account.READ_ACCOUNT_INFO`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.LOG`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.PRIVATE`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.SAFE_MANAGER`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.permission.safe.PRIVATE`
- `com.oppo.permission.safe.SAFE_MANAGER`
- `com.oppo.permission.safe.SAU`
- `com.oppo.permission.safe.SETTINGS`
- `heytap.permission.cloud.ACCESS_CLOUD`
- `heytap.permission.cloud.ACCESS_SYNC_SERVICE`
- `oplus.permission.OPLUS_COMPONENT_SAFE`
- `oplus.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`
- `oppo.permission.APP_SETTING`
- `oppo.permission.GAME_SPACE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Users praise the browser for fast performance, usefulness, and overall high quality. The main repeated concerns relate to updates causing feature instability (video playback changes, caption/toggle issues, and background play problems) and inconsistent update timing. Some reviews also cite device-specific problems and occasional access/download frustrations. Overall, speed and usefulness are strong positives, but reliability across updates and devices needs improvement.

### Pros

- Fast browsing performance
- Useful and functional
- High overall quality (excellent/very good)
- Positive user experience and nice work

### Cons

- Update-related issues affecting features (changes after updates impacting video playback, captions, and background play)
- Inconsistent update timing or frequency causing instability
- Device compatibility and stability problems on some devices (e.g., Samsung M)

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