# Kiwi Browser - Fast & Quiet

> Kiwi Browser is a fast browser for Android with extensions support

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kiwibrowser.browser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Geometry OU
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 33,617,921
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (109,749 ratings)
- **Version:** 124.0.6327.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-04-04
- **Size:** 175 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-01-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiwibrowser.browser)
- **Website:** [https://kiwibrowser.com](https://kiwibrowser.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacy.kiwibrowser.org/](https://privacy.kiwibrowser.org/)

## Description

"Kiwi Browser - Fast & Quiet" is an innovative Android browser that combines speed and privacy features. Built on Chromium and WebKit, it offers incredible page load times, a strong pop-up blocker, and support for various extensions. With customizable night mode, a bottom address bar, and options to manage notification settings, it provides a user-friendly experience. Perfect for those who want to browse the internet without distractions, it focuses on privacy protection and has a Discord community for ongoing development discussions.

## 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.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `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.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.chrome.permission.DEVICE_EXTRAS`
- `com.google.android.apps.now.CURRENT_ACCOUNT_ACCESS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.kiwibrowser.browser.TOS_ACKED`
- `com.kiwibrowser.browser.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.kiwibrowser.browser.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Supports Chrome extensions, which enhances usability and customization.
- Fast performance compared to other browsers, including Chrome.
- Built-in adblocker for better browsing experience.
- Lightweight and Chromium-based, offering a familiar interface.
- Allows downloads to Micro SD cards.

### Cons

- Some extensions may not work properly or may require manual reloading.
- Lacks certain tab management features like restoring closed tabs.
- Occasional crashes and bugs, particularly during use case scenarios like auto-rotate.
- Inconsistent support for some websites that function well in Chrome.
- Optimization issues for larger screens and foldable devices.

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