A web browser is a necessity for every operating system as it allows users to surf the internet and access the wide range of applications available on the internet. Initially, the Android operating system came with only a few browsers with limited functionality. But, today there are hundreds of good web browsers available on Android. So, if you’re looking for the best web browser for your Android smartphone, here is the list of the most popular web browsers for Android in 2022.
What Is A Web Browser
According to Wikipedia,
A web browser (also referred to as an Internet browser or simply a browser) is application software for accessing the World Wide Web or a local website. When a user requests a web page from a particular website, the web browser retrieves the necessary content from a web server and then displays the page on the user’s device.
Although these days, most of the big companies offer native Android apps, the web browser still plays a vital role to search the internet for everything else. Not only this, but a web browser also allows you to use popular applications like Facebook without even installing them. So, if you have an old smartphone, the web browser will be a required tool for it.
Best Android Web Browsers
So, here is the list of the most popular web browsers available for Android. The browsers listed are in no order. We’ve tried to list the browsers that offer the most functionalities along with a good user interface.
Google Chrome
There were days when Google’s popular web browser, Chrome, was not so popular due to a very limited number of features available for use. But now, Chrome has become a hell of a browser! It is the best currently available web browser that offers all the new functionality of new web development.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome
Firefox
Personally, after Google Chrome, the firefox browser is my second-favourite web browser. It is built on its engine which is different from Chrome. The good thing about the Firefox browser is that it offers lots of features in a lightweight manner. All the sites open very faster in Firefox and the browser has been built with speed in mind.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox
Kiwi Browser
Another great browser is powered by the Chromium engine. This is the same engine that popular browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge use to power thousands of web users. The good thing about the browser is that the Kiwi browser allows you to install and use chrome extensions that are available online. So, you can easily install adblockers, pop-up blockers, and many other useful extensions on your mobile device as well!
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiwibrowser.browser
DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser
If you’re someone who gives privacy more importance, then this browser will surely be your choice! DuckDuckGo browser is built with a focus on privacy. DuckDuckGo’s browser and search engine claim that they don’t save any kind of search history and data, meaning that users’ privacy is always respected. This browser offers many other useful features like smart encryption, email protection, tracker protection, and much more.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android
Microsoft Edge
This is a new browser built by Microsoft. Unlike old aged internet explorer, this browser has been built on the latest browser technologies, the same used by Google Chrome. The browser offers you all the modern functionalities in a very light and fast approach. If you’re a user of many Microsoft products like Bing, outlook, etc, this browser is a must-try for you. I’ve personally used this browser and found it very fast and helpful.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.emmx
Brave Browser
Another good browser that uses Chromium engine on top. This browser is known for its good ad blocking and tracking protection. This browser also offers an interesting feature “Brave Rewards”, through which you can rewards for seeing privacy-focused advertisements. The browser offers all the necessary functionalities you’d like to be in a modern browser.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brave.browser
Dolphin Browser
Dolphin Browser has been a popular choice among mobile users since Java smartphones. This is a light browser that offers necessary functions in a fast approach. This browser is best suited for smartphones having less amount of RAM. If you face lagging issues while using browsers like Chrome, Edge, etc, then you surely would want the Dolphin browser instead.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser
Tor Browser
This is probably the most privacy-focused browser available for mobile users. This browser’s main goal is privacy only. So, if you’re a developer or want to do some privacy-focused work, this browser is for you. This browser helps you connect using the TOR network which is fully secured and encrypted. I won’t recommend this browser for most users, as its features are not required for general use.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.torproject.torbrowser
Samsung Internet Browser
This browser is a popular choice among Samsung smartphone users as it offers many functions in a super-light form. This browser is so light that it can smoothly run on phones having 512MB RAM or less. In starting, this browser was available on Samsung phones only. But, now, it can be installed on every Android smartphone irrespective of the brand it’s from.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
Opera Browser
Just like Firefox, Opera is another organisation that has made a really good web browser for PC as well as smartphone users. The Opera browser has been a popular web browser for a long time. The browser offers all the necessary features along with free VPN access. That is, you don’t need to pay or use any third-party VPN services if you like to use them a lot. The browser offers its ad-blocking solution which is quite powerful and also offers good downloading speeds.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.browser
Which Browser Is Best For Android In 2022?
So, these were some popular web browsers that are available for free on the Android operating system. If you’re looking for the best browser, you may give a try to the all-time favourite Google Chrome. Also, Microsoft is quickly joining in this race, all thanks to its Edge browser which offers the same functionality as Chrome in a much lighter way.
I’ve tried to give a brief overview of each browser list along with my personal experience in using them. You’re free to try these browsers and find out which browser works best for you!
If you’ve any other browser recommendations, let me know using comments! Feel free to share your user experiences with these browsers as well.
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