# START Internet Browser

> We START Your Day The most advanced mobile browser - based on Chromium

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `fyi.start.web.browser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Searchturbo Ltd
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 601,961
- **Rating:** 4.16 / 5 (2,076 ratings)
- **Version:** 123.0.6312.105
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-14
- **First published:** 2016-07-18
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 177 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fyi.start.web.browser)
- **Website:** [http://www.start.fyi/](http://www.start.fyi/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.start.fyi/privacy](http://www.start.fyi/privacy)

## Description

**START Internet Browser** is the most advanced mobile web browser based on Chromium, designed to make your daily browsing effortless and efficient. Featuring a bottom search and address bar, it eliminates the need for finger acrobatics by placing navigation controls within easy reach for one-handed use. Instantly get search results, suggestions, and access to recent sites as you type.

Navigate seamlessly with simple swipe gestures to quickly access your Start Page, search history, and favorites. Stay informed with trending news headlines, popular videos, and accurate local weather forecasts presented in your language. Enhance your experience with fast one-tap sharing, auto-fill for forms, voice command functionality, incognito mode for private browsing, data compression to save cellular data, and built-in malware and phishing protection. Auto-updates ensure your security is always up to date, making START Internet Browser a smart choice for mobile users.

## Rankings

- #90,548 — 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`
- `fyi.start.web.browser.TOS_ACKED`
- `fyi.start.web.browser.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `fyi.start.web.browser.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS`

## Review summary

The START Internet Browser is praised for its simple, lean design and easy-to-use interface, with several reviewers calling it Awesome, Excellent, or Best. However, reliability issues are a major complaint, including crashes, hangs, and overall slowness. Users also note a frustrating UI quirk where opening a link briefly shows settings, and many request essential features like importing/exporting bookmarks and passwords (and syncing). AI integration is also a desired feature. Stability and feature parity will drive higher ratings.

### Pros

- Positive overall reception with reviewers calling it Awesome, Excellent, or Best.
- Simple, lean design with easy access, including a bottom search bar.
- Good connectivity and performance when the app is functioning.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability (crashes, hangs) affecting usability.
- Slowness and general performance issues reported by users.
- UI friction: opening links triggers an initial flash or settings screen.
- Missing bookmark and password import/export and syncing features.

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