# FreeBrowser

> FreeBrowser lets you access blocked websites without the need for a VPN or proxy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.greatfire.freebrowser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.greatfire.freebrowser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.greatfire.freebrowser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Greatfire.org
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 1,676,998
- **Rating:** 4.05 / 5 (13,516 ratings)
- **Version:** 146.0.7680.166
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2015-02-26
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 144 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.greatfire.freebrowser)
- **Website:** [https://freebrowser.org/](https://freebrowser.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://freebrowser.org/privacy.html](https://freebrowser.org/privacy.html)

## Description

**FreeBrowser** is a powerful Chrome-based extension designed to grant users unrestricted access to blocked websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and more — all without the hassle of configuring VPNs or proxies. With no registration or setup required, users can bypass restrictive firewalls at work, school, or in countries with heavy censorship, including China and Iran.

The extension offers unlimited data usage, fast connection speeds, and operates globally in over 100 countries. It's an essential tool for anyone seeking to circumvent censorship, evade government or media restrictions, and access accurate news and information freely. FreeBrowser empowers users worldwide to fight censorship effortlessly, all for free.

## Rankings

- #50,317 — Overall

## 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.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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `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.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.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.USE_PINNED_WINDOWING_LAYER`
- `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`
- `org.greatfire.freebrowser.TOS_ACKED`
- `org.greatfire.freebrowser.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `org.greatfire.freebrowser.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS`

## Review summary

Users generally praise FreeBrowser for fast performance and ease of use, and for bypassing filters to access VPN-blocked sites, including popular services like Instagram and YouTube. However, several recurring issues undermine reliability: restricted access in Iran during internet shutdowns; instability after updates, with startup crashes or pages not loading; some sites becoming unavailable; and compatibility problems on Huawei devices. While the app is well-liked for its browsing capabilities, these reliability and compatibility problems are the main drawbacks reported by multiple users.

### Pros

- Bypasses filters and VPN restrictions to access blocked sites.
- Fast, stable performance and easy to use.
- Works with popular sites like Instagram and YouTube without filtering.
- Generally positive user experience and satisfaction.

### Cons

- Not working in Iran during internet shutdowns.
- Instability and bugs after updates, including startup issues or crashes.
- Some sites become unavailable or blocked.
- Compatibility problems on Huawei devices.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.greatfire.freebrowser)