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#1UC Browser Mini
UC Browser Mini is a lightweight browser app created by UCWeb Inc. It has navigation cards, smart downloading, night mode, and data saving features. It won the 2012 Best Android Browser Award from About.com.
AppsAndroid
Free
Dennis FranklinWritten on December 5, 2018"I know there are a lot of lightweight apps and even bigtime browsers design lite versions of their apps like but UC Browser Mini is still the fastest android browser for me. t..."Dennis FranklinWritten on December 5, 2018"I know there are a lot of lightweight apps and even bigtime browsers design lite versions of their apps like but UC Browser Mini is still the fastest android browser for me. the minimalist lighweight browser design saves me data and battery power, both of whcih are precious to me since I am poor!!!"Silvia SaucedoWritten on September 3, 2018"agree with zachary, i didn't really want to use it but my bf kept on installing this browser and i finally relented and saw how easy it was to use it and it saved a lot of data. lol!"Justin JensenWritten on January 20, 2017"UC Browser Mini is a quite bloated piece of software that doesn't include many essentials. Missing is an ad blocker, I would constantly get ads while using this. It's frustrating when the software is slow to begin with. "Laxman PratapWritten on March 26, 2018"it is the best browser for every phone, it supports all the andiod phone and pc also, it required less memory space I m also using this browser, for more information"Vincent CoxWritten on January 14, 2017"My son recommend this app for me because I have an older Android and sometimes it just takes forever to download something. I guess he was tired of me calling him to ask why my phone was so slow, was I doing something wrong. He was here this weekend, downloaded the app for me and I could not be happier. It is so much faster than it was, I couldn't be happier."Zachary StewartWritten on March 22, 2017"I was looking for a lightweigh browser for my Android to replace the clunky one I currently have. Thats when I found UC Browser Mini. Not only is it easy to use, but it only takes up 2 MB of space. The browser is responsive and I can do everything I need to do in it."Johnny GordonWritten on March 12, 2017"This is one solid browser. I'm a diehard Chrome fanboy, and this has swayed me some. Lightweight and extremely quick, this can help when I'm trying to get a website to load but my signal is poor." -
#2Opera Mini
Opera Mini is a lightweight browsing app for Android and iOS devices created by Opera Software AS. Its features include blocking ads, saving data, unlimited tabs, private browsing, night mode, and video boost.
AppsAndroid
Free
"once i tried using opera mini because my crhome kept lagging, never really looked back at chrome or firefox or other browsers. ""I really liked using Opera Mini. It was really fast and lightweight - didn't take up a lot of storage at all but it still had all the features I needed. ""Opera mini is a great alternative to chrome. Since both browsers are from Google, there really isn't much difference. The one thing I do not like about opera is how everything that is usually in a task bar, is hidden in chrome. But the running rate and everything that is does matches chrome and all the others browsers. Good choice.""I was looking for a browser which could help with browsing with good UI but without using too much data from my plan. I found Opera Mini to fit what I was looking for. I like that it is fast and lets me download from facebook easily too." -
#3Puffin Web Browser
Puffin Web Browser is a mobile browsing app created by CloudMosa, Inc. It offers cloud protection for safe browsing, regularly updated Flash player, and bandwidth management. Only works in US.
AppsAndroid, iOS
Free
"I am torn between Puffin and Dolphin browser for android, but I give the slight edge to Puffin. I get less ads, and from the reviews that I read it is safer and has better bandwidth management. but that's just my two cents on this lightweight browser issue. ""nice light browser.i don't know if it is a placebo effect but I think I've seen less ads since using puffin on my phone. ""My phone was getting really clogged up with apps and games and such. I decided to cull it down some, and also try out a lightweight browser instead of the default one since that gets bogged down sometimes. Puffin is not what I really needed, it crashes a lot and I don't know if it's optimized for all phones...""Now I'm not a huge seeker of alternative browsers kind of guy but I can actually see why you would want to on mobile. Mobile browsers can be clunky or slow and this one seems like it is a good option to try out to see how well it works on your device compared to chrome.""I was looking for a quick browser for my android device, so I gave the Puffin browser a chance from the Google Play store. This app is super quick - the internet really flies on it. I like the clean interface and ease of use. I will definitely keep using this going forward.""Great App! can save me money thanks to its proprietary compression algorithm and finally i can see any flash content on my browser and play my favorites flash games! and it has a fast page load and a great security features"
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DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that a 21-year-old undergraduate ignited the world wide web revolution? Marc Lowell Andreessen was an intern at NCSA and a student at UIUC when he started developing Mosaic. He started the project in 1992 and NCSA released it the year after. Mosaic was easy to use and introduced the World Wide Web to the public. "Several million then suddenly noticed that the Web might be better than sex," said Internet co-inventor Robert Metcalfe in 1995. Can you believe it? Andreessen just reached the legal age to drink but he was on his way to a career that would make him a billionaire. So what's your excuse?
His invention made Andreessen a big name in his field, but his browser failed to improve and compete with the changing times. Mosaic soon become obsolete with the arrival of better browsers. Microsoft's Internet Explorer became the preferred choice as the fastest browser for computers in the 2000s. Google Chrome was the staple browser for mobile Android devices in this decade. Nowadays there are different types of browsers for every need. There are browsers for speed, like the Naked Browser. And there are browsers for protection and privacy like Brave. Still, Andreessen's influence in the world of global communication is undeniable. He is a board member in Facebook, eBay, Hewlett-Packard, Bump Technologies, and gaming giant Oculus VR. And remember, this guy started all this world wide web revolution with his Mosaic browser. A program he invented before he even got his undergraduate diploma.
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#4Dolphin Browser
Dolphin Browser is a lightweight web browser with a built-in Flash Player and an AdBlocker. It also features fast downloading, private browsing, and voice-operated commands which is available for Android and iOS.
AppsAndroid, iOS
Free
"I agree with Jacob, my android phone rarly lags now because dolphin browser really is not that much of a space taker in terms of RAM. ""Dolphin browser is a dream come true for me. After started using Dolphin Browser I never had a second thought . Its really attracting especially the features it comes with are worth a try. I like its feature of opening and switching between web pages with multiple tabs at the top of the screen and using voice to search in Dolphin is a cool feature with the busy schedule i have.""I have a cheap android phone and my problem are always the space and the RAM consumed by the apps. I found that the browser Dolphin it's not just light to run and low RAM consuming, but it also reduced the amount of occupied space on my device. I suggest its use to every android user!""I have tried every browser on the play store and Dolphin is one of the best. I have had some problems with crashing after updates but the developers are quick to fix the problems.""This is a great browser for Androids. I have used this browser many times and it runs just as well as Chrome of Firefox. It is easy to install and download as well.""Chrome and Firefox having been hogging my phone's resources. Dolphin Browser's efficiency makes web browsing easier." -
#5Google Go
Google Go is a mobile app developed by Google for a quicker process of searching results online. This app only takes 5MB of space in mobile devices without lessening the quantity and quality of information that it produces.
AppsAndroid
Free
"I think this is the best web browser for android if all you want to do is search about different stuff. but it is not suitable for some stuff like videos and tweeting, tho u have apps for that. ""really worth it guys. saves a lot of space and data for me, 100% will recommend, and really crawls through the web and gives me what I am looking for." -
#6Naked Browser
Naked Browser is a free lightweight browsing app for Android devices. It is only 120KB in size and has no bloatware. It requires minimum permissions to operate and only use data for what users requested.AppsAndroid
Free
"Same here Aditya! for me Naked Browser is the way to go! Not onbly lightweight, but also very functional and efficient. Have no problem claiming it is the best browser for android!""well once I forgot my charger and my powerbank but really needed to browse something, I DL'ed Naked Broswer and it saved my day, taking minimal data charges and battery power. ""Do you ever get frustrated that some web browsers just bog down your system? This browser is perfect! I have finally found a web browser that does not slow down my system!""Very cool app! This app was exactly what I was looking for. I was tired of the stock android browser bogging up my phone. This one is quick and simple! ""Naked browser isn't light weight at all. It ate up my phone's resources like crazy and constantly crashed. I got fed up with it and uninstalled it." -
#7CM Browser
CM Browser is a lightweight browser created by Cheetah Mobile Communications. It is just 6.1MB in file size with features like Adblock, Smart Download, speed search, and protection against malware.
AppsiOS
Free
"thought it would be a useless app from a company known for games but it really is great, taking out the hassle from chrome and firefox and only giving me the best,.""I wasn't too thrilled with the performance I received from this product. It used too much resources and didn't remove all ads as promised""My browsing experience had doubled in speed and it's so much more convenient to download games and apps. I use this browser for everything and wonder how I managed things before I started using CM. ""Browser pre-loads to speed up browsing and app is small file size to not slow down general use of phone. Really happy with this lightweight browser!""I wasn't too thrilled with the performance I received from this product. It used too much resources and didn't remove all ads as promised" -
#8Firefox Quantum
Firefox Quantum is a free, lightweight, web browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux desktop computers. It is capable of loading pages up to 44% faster with its built-in ad and script blocker, and secure private browsing.
SoftwareWindows, Mac
Free
"Great solution for the topic, though I know there are others there that fit the topic more. ""The lightweight browser I like for my Android tablet is Firefox Quantum. It is a very fast browser on android systems. I prefer this over Chrome. ""It looks like a browser that a lot of people use from a trusted company" -
#9Opera Mini browser beta
Opera Mini Browser Beta is a lightweight browser created by Opera. It is the beta version of the now fully operational Opera Mini browser.
AppsAndroid
Free
"this one uses very low ram and all my android devices started running smoother once I used this instead of chrome, which eats up all my ram. ""Android browser is too slow and bloated. Chrome dumps memory like crazy. Firefox just loads too slow for me. Then I found Opera Mini, which has been a great browser for my needs. I don't have a huge data plan, so every megabyte saved is important, and Opera Mini does just that. It may not be the fanciest browser, but I just needed something to get me around the worldwide web. Thanks Opera!""The most annoying thing about using an Android phone is how slow the browser is. Friends that have iPhones never seem to have the problem of pages loading up quickly. I am glad that I found Opera Mini. It totally increased the speed at which web pages on my phone loaded up. You don't realize how seconds matter until you see a difference in speed.""An elegantly designed browser that's a joy to use and easy to understand. It's become my go to browser. Fast, fun and packed with useful features, I'm having more fun with this browser than any other I've used. Opera knocked it out of the park, with this one!""Not a lot to see and the features are basic. It needs some work." -
#10Ghostery
Ghostery is a private and security-related browser extension and mobile browser application which will help you spot and block advertisements from a webpage. It was originally developed by David Cancel.
AppsWeb, Chrome Browser Extension, Firefox Browser Extension, Opera Browser Extension, Android, iOS
Free
"Oh, yay, another web browser. Granted, I put it on my Android (one of the non-exploding Samsungs), so it's not like it's competing on my desktop, but still. Chrome works fine on here; Ghostery is just a quasi-clever hack of an app. I installed it buying into the privacy hype, but it kept crashing, and I have no way of knowing if it actually is sending less data about me.""I got tired of having my browsers hijacked by spammers looking to use my data to make a quick buck. I installed Ghostery Privacy Browser and haven't looked back since. It keeps my data away from prying eyes and gives me full control about who I share my data with.""I don't know what Raymond's problem is bu Ethan is right, this is a necessity in today's internet. Many people would take advantage of my browsing habits""A ver good app to protect your privacy. The reviews give it 4.1 stars, should really help you keep your personal information personal.""Amazing browser, makes me feel much safer while browsing on line. Runs smooth and is so customisable!" -
#11Fastest Mini Browser
Get rid of unnecessary features with this tiny browser.
*NO LONGER AVAILABLE
AppsAndroid
Free
"This is a great alternative to the default browsers that often come with Android phones. It provides a sleek and fast option for those looking at moving away from mainstream brand browsers. It takes up less than 1MB of space as well. This is great for people whose phone storage is constantly being filled to the max. ""I do a lot of web browsing at home and while on the go, and the worst part is how long it takes to load webpages on my phone. It seems fast, but I can always tell the difference between my phone and when on my computer. The Fastest Mini Browser, while still not what I would consider 'computer fast', has defintely been the closest out of all the different browsers I've tried on the app store.""Fastest Mini Browser is an Android app that offer the browser functionalities in about 1MB of space. It's very light and useful, I might replace all my other phone's browser with this one!""Excellent! Great browser! Load pages and videos extra fast! Nice gif support! Good tools to enjoy and options to customize. No In-App Ads" -
#12Brave Browser
Brave Web Browser is a free web browser focused on ad blocking, security protection, data optimization and an enhanced battery experience for the user. It is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android devices.
SoftwareAndroid, iOS, Mac, Windows, Linux
Free
"do you use this much Vivaan? I do and I agree with you. my low ram phone (an old Xiaomi, not a shuang-hi or whatever that is) runs this well, loads pages fast and doesnt get stuck even when i read comics on multiple tabs, hope they keep improving this and supporting this till kingdom come! ""its free, it works, and it can run even on the lowest spec phones, even if youre using some old garbage brick like shuang-hi or whatever those chinese phones call themselves now." -
#13Samsung Internet Browser
Samsung Internet Browser is an application created by Samsung Electronics. It is a browsing app with features like privacy protection and an adblocker. It has an improved UI with a Reader Mode and Download Manager. Works on all Android devices.
AppsAndroid
Free
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#14Aloha Browser
Aloha Browser is a free browsing application created by Aloha Mobile. It is designed with free VPN, adblock, download manager, video recorder and player, and private tabs. It is available in both iOS and Android devices.
AppsAndroid, iOS
Free- with in-app purchases
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#15Lynket Browser
Lynket Browser is an application created by Arunkumar. It has a Custom Tab for modification, a mode where it only loads texts, or a mode where it will only load AMP versions of pages. IT was voted as one of the 15 best Android browsers by Android Authority.AppsAndroid
Free
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#16Phoenix Browser
Phoenix Browser is an application created by Shalltry Group. It is known for its fast video downloads on most websites, except for Youtube videos. It has shortcuts for easy access, bookmarks, video player, and a tab manager.
AppsAndroid
Free
"looked shady at first but really one of the best browsers i've seen for android in the bunch. Belive me or not I tried all before commenting and i can say this is the best, if not one of the top three. really easy to use and didn't take up much space on my device. " -
#17FOSS Browser
FOSS Browser is a free browsing application for Android devices created by FOSS Android Development. It is a browser enhanced to be used with one hand, has adblocker, and toggle image loading.
AppsAndroid
Free
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#18Monument Browser
Monument Browser is an application created by Myrcello. It is a browsing app with its own adblocker and an accelerator for downloads. It can save pages for offline use and has an easy access mode and a night mode.
AppsAndroid
Free
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#19Jelly Web Browser
Jelly Web Browser is an application created by Exsoul-Ish. It is a browsing app that can be used with different search engines and has its own translator. Enhanced to be used with just one hand, and has 21 languages, including English, French, and Spanish.
AppsAndroid
Free
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#20Firefox Lite
Firefox Lite is a lightweight version of the Mozilla Firefox browser. The app is less than 3.5MB in file size, has its own protection against trackers, and has a built-in adblocker. It has a night mode, a screenshot feature, and the Turbo mode for saving data.
AppsAndroid
Free
"Guys believe me you'll save a lot in data and battery if you use the lite version of Firefox. My android phone and tablet, which are old-modeled and has small batts, now lasts longer and performs better since I switched to the Lite one. one of the best lightweight version of browsers for me. " -
#21DU Browser
DU Browser is an application created by DU Apps. It is a browser with T5 kernel for floating video playback feature and enhanced speed. It also has its own MP3 player and a news aggregator on the home page.
AppsAndroid
Free
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#22Yandex Browser Lite
Yandex Browser Lite is a lightweight version of the Yandex Browser created by Yandex LLC. It is just 969KB in file size and can be run using a memory card on Android devices. It uses the Yandex Zen technology for a quickly updated newsfeed.
AppsAndroid
Free
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#23Lightning Browser
Lightning Browser is a lightweight browser created by Anthony Restaino. It is designed for speed and security in browsing in Android devices. It is an open-source freeware for community-based development.
AppsAndroid
Free
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#24Via Browser
Via Browser is a lightweight browsing app created by Lakor. It is a customizable app with its own ad-blocker, privacy protection features, night mode, translator, and more. It is designed to run smoothly on Android devices.
AppsAndroid
Free
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#25Maxthon
Maxthon Browser is a free web browser released in 2005 for Windows, Mac, and more. It features built-in note-taking took, password manager, email addresses manager, ad blocker, night mode, multi-tab management, and so on.
SoftwareAndroid, iOS, Windows, Mac
Free
"know what you mean there Ronald, really improved my phone's performance and data management since I used this as my main browser. I know Chrome has a lot more features but Maxton is not that far behind.""I thought the Maxathon web browser was super fast and efficient. It strips back lots of the unnecessary nonsense and provides a speedy platform for my android phone.""Seems to be a subpar browser with rebooting errors and an inability to use tabs. Not sure why anyone is trying to improve on Chrome or Firefox at this point.""This browser is not user-friendly whatsoever. Half of the time the browser doesn't even work as a browser. Don't waste the space on your phone.""this browser is pretty fast for when needing that extra power.It seems to be a really big benefit when using from day-to-day." -
#26Firefox Focus
Firefox Focus: Private Browser is a free mobile browser for both Android and iOS users. Firefox Focus blocks all kinds of online trackers for a secure web browsing. The app is available in English, French, and Spanish.
AppsAndroid, iOS
Free
"it's a new browser by mozilla, i tried it and it works. still not perfect, honestly but really helped navigation. if with lightweight you mean fast this firefox focus app removes trackers and ads, so basically it loads faster.... any other had the same experience? what do u think? any other recommendations?" -
#27XBrowser
XBrowser is a lightweight browsing application created by byteman.su. It is less than 1MB file size and has a minimalist design. It has its own adblockers and has powerful resource sniffers for downloading and saving web resource.
AppsAndroid
Free