# Norton Private Browser

> Private and secure browser with AdBlock for faster browsing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.norton.vpnbrowser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.norton.vpnbrowser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.norton.vpnbrowser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NortonMobile
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 707,232
- **Rating:** 4.08 / 5 (1,973 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.19.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-17
- **First published:** 2024-11-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 212 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.norton.vpnbrowser)
- **Website:** [https://us.norton.com/](https://us.norton.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nortonlifelock.com/us/en/privacy/global-privacy-statement/](https://www.nortonlifelock.com/us/en/privacy/global-privacy-statement/)

## Description

**Norton Private Browser** is a free, secure, and feature-rich private browser designed to provide a fast and safe browsing experience on Android devices. Developed by cybersecurity experts, it offers advanced privacy tools including automatic AdBlock to eliminate annoying ads and trackers that slow down browsing speed.

This browser safeguards your online activities with features like full data encryption, anti-tracking, a secure private search engine, and passcode or biometric locks to protect your private browsing data. Additional perks include a sleek interface, QR scanner, encrypted file downloads, popular dark mode, and default/private browsing modes to enhance user experience. Download Norton Private Browser today for safe, unobstructed, and private internet browsing!

## Rankings

- #82,925 — Overall
- #20 — ad blocker
- #24 — browser history
- #25 — browser settings

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.norton.vpnbrowser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed: several users praise Norton Private Browser for security and layout, but many report reliability and usability problems, including loading failures, limited features, poor third-party integration, and a Bing-only search experience. The app shows brand trust and good UI for some, yet stability and configurability issues dominate the feedback.

### Pros

- Strong security and privacy protections highlighted by users (privacy-focused browsing with Norton).
- Clean, user-friendly layout with tabbed/card-style browsing.
- Brand trust and overall positive sentiment from Norton users.
- Easy-to-follow setup and instructions.

### Cons

- Frequent loading failures, crashes, and slow performance across devices and sites.
- Limited features and settings (no homepage, bookmarks, or tab controls).
- Poor compatibility with third-party password managers (e.g., Keeper, Proton Pass) and limited cross-device integration.
- Default search engine is Bing and cannot be changed, with ads/prompts (Bing app prompts) affecting usability.
- Inconsistent site interactions (not opening links, dropdowns unselectable) and general usability issues.

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