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Rail-first browser with privacy tools and one-handed controls
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.
How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is Solipsism Browser?
Rail-first browser with privacy tools and one-handed controls
Who develops Solipsism Browser?
Solipsism Browser is developed by Kenneth-Cho-InfoSec.
Which Android version does Solipsism Browser require?
Solipsism Browser requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of Solipsism Browser?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 9.3.1.
Which license does Solipsism Browser use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists MPL-2.0.
Where is the source code for Solipsism Browser?
https://github.com/Kenneth-Cho-InfoSec/Solipsism
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