# Presearch Privacy Browser

> Search Better.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.presearch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Presearch.com, Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 466,360
- **Rating:** 3.45 / 5 (4,559 ratings)
- **Version:** 123.0.6312.121.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-05
- **First published:** 2019-07-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 185 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.presearch)
- **Website:** [https://presearch.com](https://presearch.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://presearch.org/privacy](https://presearch.org/privacy)

## Description

Presearch Privacy Browser is a decentralized search engine designed with your privacy and rewards in mind. When you use Presearch to search the web, you earn PRE crypto tokens that can be spent or traded, turning your searches into valuable rewards.

Unlike traditional search providers, Presearch doesn't track or store your personal data. You remain in control of your privacy, deciding if and when to share your information. Additionally, Presearch empowers you to support decentralization by discovering projects aligned with your values. Note: This update may remove your bookmarks, so please back them up if needed.

## Rankings

- #104,056 — Overall

## 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.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `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.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `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.presearch.TOS_ACKED`
- `com.presearch.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.presearch.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS`

## Review summary

User reviews consistently praise Presearch for strong privacy focus and solid search results, calling it a capable browser. However, recurring concerns revolve around heavy battery drain and ads/tracking blocking not working as advertised, with some reports of reduced blocking and performance trade-offs. Reviewers note ongoing development with optimism but urge improvements in efficiency and privacy features. Overall, the app is valued for privacy and search quality, but battery life and ad-block issues are the dominant negatives across multiple reviews.

### Pros

- Privacy-focused and non-tracked searches.
- Excellent search results and overall browser quality.
- Stable app with good performance and reliable results.
- Active development and growth potential.

### Cons

- Heavy battery drain / high battery consumption.
- Ads and trackers blocking not functioning / privacy claims not fulfilled.

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