# Ad blocker browser for Android

> Stands is an ad blocker browser that's fast, secure, and built for the web.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.stands.browser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stands
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 1,616,948
- **Rating:** 3.27 / 5 (2,797 ratings)
- **Version:** 140.0.2022000127
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2023-03-19
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 206 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stands.browser)
- **Website:** [https://www.standsapp.org/](https://www.standsapp.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.standsapp.org/privacy-policy/](https://www.standsapp.org/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Stands Browser is an Android-focused ad blocker that delivers faster, cleaner browsing by removing pop-ups, banners, video ads, and trackers across websites and social platforms. By filtering ads at the browser level, it reduces data use, speeds up page loads, and can help extend battery life for mobile devices. Built-in incognito mode and privacy-first defaults keep your sessions private while improving performance.

Customize your experience with adjustable blocking intensity, whitelists, and content-specific filters — including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and embedded site ads. Stands Browser combines complete ad protection with simple controls so you decide which content to allow. For support and policies, visit the Stands support center or view the privacy policy and EULA on standsapp.org.

## Rankings

- #51,421 — Overall
- #6 — ad-blocking
- #7 — ad
- #7 — ad skipper
- #8 — ad blocker
- #8 — adblock

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `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.CAPTURE_KEYBOARD`
- `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.HAND_TRACKING`
- `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.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REPOSITION_SELF_WINDOWS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.SCENE_UNDERSTANDING_FINE`
- `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.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.stands.browser.TOS_ACKED`
- `com.stands.browser.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.stands.browser.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS`

## Review summary

Users largely praise the app for strong ad blocking, fast loading, and easy usage. Many report ads are blocked across most sites, delivering a smoother browsing experience. However, several reviews warn of lag and slower performance at times, particularly during video playback. A number of users note ads slipping through on some sites, including YouTube, and a few report instability or the app stopping after updates. Overall sentiment is mixed but positive when the app runs smoothly, with some updates improving stability.

### Pros

- Effective ad blocking across most sites and apps
- Very fast loading / responsive performance
- Easy to understand and simple to use

### Cons

- Lag / slow performance and instability during use
- Ads still appear / incomplete blocking on some sites (including YouTube)
- Blocking YouTube ads can cause video playback instability or lag
- App can become unstable or stop working after updates

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