New in version 6.23.0
You can now see and choose which filter lists the ad and tracker blocker uses, add regional lists or HaGeZi, or add your own list by address — and pop-ups asking you to turn off your ad blocker are now hidden by default.
Page translation now starts with what is on your screen and keeps going as you scroll, including text the page loads later, instead of stopping partway with a "Continue" button that could get stuck.
MetaGer.de is a German meta search engine with a focus on privacy and variety of results, run by the non-profit SUMA-EV.
This app is a full browser built around that search: native, fast, and private by default.
• Search your way: switch between web, image, news, science and product search, all in one tap.
• Tab groups: keep work, shopping and private browsing apart, each with its own cookies, logins and history — move a tab into another group whenever you like.
• Anonymous search: your MetaGer key for ad-free searches is separated from your queries by blind signatures.
• Account and top-up without leaving the app: sign in once, or hand your key to another device with a QR code.
• Tracker and ad blocking, on from the start.
• Set MetaGer as your default browser: links from other apps open here, protected the same way.
• Address bar with local history — encrypted on-device, never on a server.
• Instant dark, light or system theme.
• Open anonymously: view a page in a remote browser without loading it yourself.
• No account required, no profile, no advertising IDs.
The source code of this app is free (AGPL-3.0).
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Versions
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN
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run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
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have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
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read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
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run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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de.metager.metagerapp.fdroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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New in version 6.22.2
The QR code for moving your key to another device is larger and now scans reliably, including in dark mode.
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN
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run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
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have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
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read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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de.metager.metagerapp.fdroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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New in version 6.22.0
You can now move the address bar to the bottom of the screen, where it is easier to reach with one hand (Settings → Appearance).
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN
-
run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
-
read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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de.metager.metagerapp.fdroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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94 MiB
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