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Bare Browser
What it is
Bare Browser is a free, open-source Chromium browser for Android 10 and newer. It presents itself as de-Googled, with DuckDuckGo set as the default search engine and settings for adding others. Chrome Web Store extensions are supported, including Bitwarden and Dark Reader, while a removable uBlock Origin extension is included for ad blocking. Bare keeps Manifest V2 available. Supported video can continue with audio when you switch apps or lock the phone. Downloads may remain in the browser or be handed to an external manager such as 1DM. Bare says it removes telemetry, Google sign-in prompts, Firebase registration and built-in AI surfaces. Browsing data stays in the local browser profile, without Bare cloud synchronization or a required Bare account. Some network activity remains for Chromium security updates, filter-list updates and checks that may contact GitHub. Safe Browsing is unavailable in this public Chromium build. The current release is alpha; APKs and notes are linked through GitHub, while Google Play and F-Droid are coming soon.
For and against
For
- Free, open-source Chromium browser
- Supports Chrome Web Store extensions
- Includes removable uBlock Origin
- Background audio can continue after app switching
- No required Bare account or cloud sync
Against
- Current release is alpha software
- Safe Browsing is unavailable
- Google Play and F-Droid are coming soon
- Some update checks may contact GitHub
The verdict
Bare combines Chromium compatibility, desktop-style extensions and local data storage in an Android browser. Its alpha status and unavailable Safe Browsing matter when deciding whether it fits your browsing needs.
Who it suits
Bare suits Android users seeking an open-source browser with extension support and local browsing data. It is general-purpose software with unrestricted internet access, not a children’s browser.
Plans and prices
Bare Browser
Current alpha · Android 10+ · ARM 64-bit and 32-bit builds · Google Play and F-Droid marked coming soon
Read 8 Oct 2026 · barebrowser.org
On the record
- Ad blocking
- The full, removable uBlock Origin extension is included, and Bare keeps Manifest V2 available.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- chromiumbarebrowser.org · read 19 Sep 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yesbarebrowser.org · read 19 Sep 2026
- Data storage
- Browsing data is stored locally in the browser profile, and Bare says it does not operate cloud synchronization for that data.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The site links to GitHub releases for APKs and release notes, and marks Google Play and F-Droid as coming soon.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Bare can keep downloads in the browser or hand them to an external manager such as 1DM.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Bare supports desktop browser extensions, including Bitwarden and Dark Reader.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- chrome_storebarebrowser.org · read 19 Sep 2026
- Intended audience
- Bare is a general-purpose browser, not specifically designed for children, and provides unrestricted internet access.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Media playback
- Supported video can keep playing with audio when you switch apps or lock your phone.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Network activity
- The site says Chromium's security component updater remains enabled, uBlock Origin updates its filter lists, and update checks can contact GitHub.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Yesbarebrowser.org · read 19 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Bare says it removes telemetry, Google sign-in prompts, Firebase registration, and built-in AI surfaces.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy policy
- The policy says Bare does not operate analytics, advertising, telemetry, or user-tracking services and does not require a Bare account.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Release status
- Bare is described as early software in its current alpha, with builds for Android 10 and newer.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Search
- DuckDuckGo is the default search engine, and users can add and manage other search engines in settings.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security limitation
- Safe Browsing is not available in this public Chromium build.barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Privacy questions or concerns can be sent to [email protected].barebrowser.org · read 8 Oct 2026
