# Keyboard Browser

> Keyboard Browser allows you to use a physical keyboard for internet browsing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fr.agrange.bbbrowser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fr.agrange.bbbrowser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fr.agrange.bbbrowser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alain Grange
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 34,643
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (451 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.10.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-21
- **First published:** 2017-04-25
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 6.08 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.agrange.bbbrowser)
- **Website:** [https://www.agrange.fr/](https://www.agrange.fr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.agrange.fr/privacy-policy.html](https://www.agrange.fr/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Keyboard Browser for Android enhances your internet browsing experience by enabling the use of a physical keyboard. Ideal for devices like BlackBerry PRIV or KEYone, it provides a range of keyboard shortcuts to navigate efficiently. Features include opening new tabs, switching tabs, reloading pages, zooming, toggling desktop or reader modes, finding text, scrolling, accessing bookmarks and history, and more.

This extension streamlines web interaction, boosting productivity and making browsing faster using keyboard shortcuts. It supports both common and advanced shortcut commands, ensuring a comprehensive and convenient browsing workflow. For suggestions or support, users can contact the developer or follow on Twitter for updates.

## Rankings

- #349,503 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ASSISTED_GPS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `fr.agrange.bbbrowser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Keyboard Browser is a fast, lightweight Android browser favored by users seeking a BlackBerry 10 style experience with physical keyboard shortcuts and a bottom address bar. The developer is praised for responsiveness and updates. However, users frequently mention intrusive ads, lack of dark mode, and missing features like downloads and history deletion. Some report stability issues such as tabs disappearing or pages resetting, impacting practical daily use.

### Pros

- Supports keyboard shortcuts ideal for physical keyboard users, reminiscent of the BlackBerry 10 browser.
- Developer is responsive and updates the app, addressing user concerns and adding features.
- Lightweight and fast browser suitable for power users and those seeking a nostalgic BB10 experience.
- Interface includes unique features such as address bar at the bottom, enhancing one-handed use.

### Cons

- Presence of intrusive ads, including banners and disruptive ads with sound, with issues in ad removal options.
- Lack of dark mode, which users desire for better viewing experience.
- Incomplete features such as missing download link functionality and inability to delete browsing history.
- Poor memory management leading to issues like tabs disappearing or resetting to blank pages during use.

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