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Temple Browser
What it is
Temple Browser is a free browser for Android and Windows, with browser extensions also listed as a platform. The free tier includes every feature. It blocks ads, trackers, analytics, pop-ups, pop-unders, and YouTube ads, and provides VPN and Tor routing for individual tabs; other tabs can continue using the normal connection.
Bookmarks, history, and logins can sync between phone and desktop without an account. Temple imports bookmarks and cookies from Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and other Chromium browsers, and can mirror a tab or the whole screen to a smart TV or Chromecast. Download cards display SHA-256 hashes for file checks. Features are built into the browser, which has no extensions or add-on store. On Windows it uses the Microsoft Edge WebView2 engine included with the system. Android is distributed as a direct APK, not through Google Play; the unsigned Windows installer may trigger a SmartScreen warning. Temple is maintained by a solo developer. The company says device sync could become paid if hosting costs become substantial.
For and against
For
- Free tier includes every browser feature
- Blocks ads, trackers, and YouTube ads
- Individual tabs can use VPN or Tor routing
- Syncs bookmarks, history, and logins without an account
- Displays SHA-256 hashes on download cards
Against
- Android is distributed outside Google Play
- Windows installer is unsigned and may trigger SmartScreen
- No extensions or add-on store
- Sync could become paid if hosting costs rise substantially
The verdict
Temple puts blocking, routing, and device sync into a free browser with no extension store. Consider its direct APK distribution and unsigned Windows installer before installing.
Who it suits
Temple Browser may suit people who want built-in blocking and per-tab VPN or Tor routing without an account for device sync. It is also an option for users comfortable installing an Android APK directly.
Plans and prices
Free
All browser features included · No paid tier or pro upsell
Read 19 Sep 2026 · templebrowser.com
On the record
- Ad blocking
- Yestemplebrowser.com · read 19 Sep 2026
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Ads, trackers, analytics, pop-ups, pop-unders, and YouTube ads are blocked natively.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Android distribution
- Android is distributed as a direct APK and is not on Google Play.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Possible sync charge
- Device sync could become paid only if hosting costs become substantial.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Browser engine
- Windows uses the Microsoft Edge WebView2 engine already included with the system.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Built-in VPN
- Yestemplebrowser.com · read 19 Sep 2026
- Company structure
- Temple is built and maintained by one person, a solo developer.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Download verification
- Downloads can be checked against SHA-256 hashes shown on each download card.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Extension policy
- Features are built in and the browser has no extensions or add-on store.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Free tier limits
- The free tier includes the whole browser and every feature.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Browser import
- Imports bookmarks and cookies from Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and other Chromium browsers.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Installer certificate
- The Windows installer is unsigned and may trigger a SmartScreen warning.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Open source
- Notemplebrowser.com · read 19 Sep 2026
- Pricing model
- Free browser with no paid tier or pro upsell.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Screen sharing
- Users can mirror a tab or the whole screen to a smart TV or Chromecast.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Support contact
- Bugs, feedback, requests, and business inquiries can be sent by email.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows 10/11 64-bit and Android 8.0 or newer.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Encrypted sync
- Bookmarks, history, and logins sync between phone and desktop without an account.templebrowser.com · read 27 Sep 2026
