# Pluma: private & fast browser

> Light web browser built with privacy, simplicity & speed in mind. No telemetry.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.qflair.browserq`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Qflair LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 498,179
- **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (5,263 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.85
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-12
- **First published:** 2020-08-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 4.84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qflair.browserq)
- **Website:** [https://pluma.qflair.com/](https://pluma.qflair.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pluma.qflair.com/privacy/](https://pluma.qflair.com/privacy/)

## Description

**Pluma** is a lightweight web browser designed for speed, privacy, and simplicity. It comes with a powerful built-in ad blocker that eliminates ads and annoying banners to enhance your browsing experience.

Key features include dark mode to reduce eye strain, incognito mode that automatically erases browsing data like history and cookies, and data saving options to help reduce your data usage and expenses. Pluma also supports picture-in-picture video playback, allowing you to watch videos in the background while multitasking on your device. Its optimized design ensures smooth performance even on low-end devices such as those running Android Go, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

## Rankings

- #101,164 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.qflair.browserq.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Pluma for being light and fast, with a strong built-in ad/tracker blocker and data-saving features that respect privacy. They like its non-Google-centric approach and good performance on slower devices. Common requests include bookmark export/import and additional privacy controls. Reported drawbacks include frequent ads on sites, occasional privacy-report/home-page issues, and video playback limitations, as well as ad-blocker related slowdowns. Overall, a solid privacy-focused lightweight browser with room for feature improvements.

### Pros

- Lightweight and fast
- Built-in ad blocker / tracker blocker improves speed and cleanliness
- Privacy-friendly with minimal Google intrusiveness
- Data saver / saves data and works well in low reception areas

### Cons

- No bookmarks export/backup feature
- Too many ads on some sites
- Ad blocker can slow browsing / performance issues
- Privacy Report limitations (no per-site unblocked tracker count; issues with privacy-report and home-page)
- Video playback limitations (full-screen rotation not working; lack of volume/brightness gestures)

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