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Solipsism Browser

Rail-first browser with privacy tools and one-handed controls
New in version 5.1.6
* Prepared the app for F-Droid submission
* Replaced Google Play Services barcode scanning with ZXing-only QR decoding
* Added upstream Fastlane listing metadata
* Compact Material-style overflow menu with fixed circular shortcut buttons
* Added DuckDuckGo-based "I am feeling lucky" action
Solipsism Browser is a rail-first Android WebView browser designed around one-handed browsing. Navigation, tabs, search, QR scanning, refresh, and the overflow menu live in a compact side rail that can be placed on the left or right.

The browser focuses on mobile ergonomics, privacy-aware controls, and a tactile Material Design 3 Expressive-inspired interface.

Features include:

* Left or right browser rail with multiple sizes, including Super Compact mode
* WebView tabs, tab overview, bookmarks, history, downloads, and find in page
* Full URL editor opened from the vertical URL rail
* Built-in QR scanner powered by ZXing
* Install Website as App support through Android pinned shortcuts
* Incognito browsing, ad blocking, cookie controls, WebRTC settings, and clear-on-exit options
* Decoy Mode for replacing recent browsing history with randomized realistic browsing sessions
* Custom homepage with wallpaper and bookmark shortcuts
* Fullscreen video handling for landscape playback

Solipsism Browser does not include advertising SDKs, analytics SDKs, Firebase, or Google Play Services dependencies.

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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  • Version 5.1.6 (113) suggested Added on Jun 14, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • change your audio settings
      Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • com.krystelligence.solipsism.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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