# Black Browser : Simple & Fast

> Simple, Small, Secure, Fast, & Free browser.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.saigopal.browser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sai Gopal
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 101,708
- **Rating:** 3.26 / 5 (354 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.43
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-11
- **First published:** 2020-09-22
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saigopal.browser)
- **Website:** [https://blackbrowser-androidapp.web.app/](https://blackbrowser-androidapp.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://blackbrowser-androidapp.web.app/privacypolicy.html](https://blackbrowser-androidapp.web.app/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Black Browser is a free, simple, and efficient web browser designed for fast and secure browsing. Featuring a clean and personalized interface, it includes smart controls like an ad blocker, cookie management, and custom search engine support. Users can save entire web pages as high-quality PDFs using the Smart Save feature, enhancing offline access. The browser offers four different themes, including System, Light, Dark, and AMOLED, for customizable aesthetics.

Security is paramount with features such as no trackers, disabled third-party cookies by default, and optional data deletion on exit. Its user interface is optimized for one-hand handling, supporting unlimited tabs, fullscreen browsing, and advanced gesture controls. Additional benefits include a small installation size, site-specific search, and the ability to open links in other apps. Black Browser is perfect for users seeking a streamlined, secure, and customizable browsing experience on the go.

## Rankings

- #219,534 — Overall
- #30 — browser history

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.saigopal.browser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Black Browser for its excellent dark mode support, simple design, privacy focus, and ad blocking capabilities. However, multiple users report slow loading speeds and the absence of desktop mode, which affects usability on some sites. Usability challenges also include difficult tab management, confusing layouts, and missing common features like bookmark import. Despite these issues, many find it a lightweight, fast, and privacy-conscious alternative to mainstream browsers.

### Pros

- Effective dark mode that works across all websites, including third-party sites.
- Simple, minimalistic, and user-friendly interface with clear navigation.
- Ad blocker functionality and strong focus on user privacy.
- Lightweight app size and fast loading times on many occasions.
- Customizable features such as loading specific pages on start and unique design elements.

### Cons

- Slow loading times for some websites, sometimes requiring reopening the site.
- Lack of desktop site mode, causing display issues on certain pages.
- Missing critical features like bookmark importing and desktop mode.
- Confusing navigation or usability issues such as difficulty switching tabs or undesired navigation bar placement.
- Occasional UI and usability quirks like inconsistent menu designs, misspellings, and fussy menu options.

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