Editor's Review

One of the smallest, fastest Android web browsers around.

About Lightning

Lightning (Package Name: acr.browser.barebones) is developed by Anthony Restaino and the latest version of Lightning Browser - Web Browse 5.1.0 was updated on October 2, 2019. Lightning Browser - Web Browse is in the category of Communication with the feature Lightweight and Tabbed browsing, etc. You can check all apps from the developer of Lightning Browser - Web Browse and find 151 alternative apps to Lightning Browser - Web Browse on Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 4.4+ on APKPure.fo or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKPure.fo are original and 100% safe with fast download.
Lightning is a simple, fast web browser that focuses on design, security, and efficiency. It uses material design, doesn't track you, give you lots of options to protect your privacy. It gets out of the way of the user. I built this browser because I wanted something better.
● Ad blocking - Blocking ads is a core feature of Lightning Browser, meant to improve the speed and security of your browsing experience.
● Design - Lightning's interface was carefully crafted so you can browse as efficiently as possible. Tabs and Bookmarks are all tucked neatly away in side drawers, only a swipe away, allowing maximum screen viewing with minimal interference from the browser's chrome. Dark Mode, Light Mode, Color Mode, Night Mode... Anyway, whatever you like, there's a mode for you.
● Speed - By utilizing the WebKit rendering engine that comes built into your Android device, Lightning can ensure a swift, lightweight experience.
● Privacy - Use Incognito Mode to browse without leaving a footprint, download Orbot and turn on TOR proxy support to mask your identify and location, use StartPage or DuckDuckGo for your search engine, or disable settings that you think leave you at risk. Whatever your concern, Lightning will try to help.
● Features - Full-screen, check. Inverted Rendering, check. All the search engines you want, check. Search Suggestions, Bookmarks, History, User Agents, Reading Mode, whatever you need, Lightning does it.
● Open-source - Just as Android open-source, so is Lightning. I believe that the best software is built when communities come together to engineer the best solution. Head over to the repository on GitHub to contribute or translate.
● Free - Check out the paid version for AdBlock and Unlimited Tabs. Free version is limited to ten tabs open at a time.
Permissions
● permission.INTERNET: Needed to access the internet for browsing
● permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Needed for downloading files and backing up data
● permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Needed for downloading files and restoring data
● permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Needed for sites that want your location (you can deny location access)
● permission.CAMERA: Used for WebRTC - disabled by default
● permission.RECORD_AUDIO: Used for WebRTC - disabled by default
Talk to me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestainoAnthony
Fork me on GitHub: https://github.com/anthonycr/Lightning-Browser
Become a beta tester: https://plus.google.com/communities/108746004608718111703

Lightning 5.1.0 Update

- Made copy link action available in incognito mode.
- Fixed bug with bookmark and tab drawer transparency.
- Added feature to freeze old tabs until they are accessed if the app restarts.
- Added button to search suggestions layout that inserts the suggestion rather than searching for it.
- Added support for full sandboxed incognito mode on Android Pie (API 28) and up.
- Fixed bug with ad blocker.
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Lightning Browser - Web Browse
Lightning Browser - Web Browse 5.1.0 APK
October 3, 2019 3.25 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.4+

Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi, armeabi-v7a, mips

Screen DPI: 160-640dpi

SHA1: 5f3c61799a35949a4ebdfca7fc304bfd35e8877d

Size: 3.25 MB

What's New:

- Made copy link action available in incognito mode.
- Fixed bug with bookmark and tab drawer transparency.
- Added feature to freeze old tabs until they are accessed if the app restarts.
- Added button to search suggestions layout that inserts the suggestion rather than searching for it.
- Added support for full sandboxed incognito mode on Android Pie (API 28) and up.
- Fixed bug with ad blocker.
Lightning Browser - Web Browse
Lightning Browser - Web Browse 5.0.2 APK
October 2, 2019 3.24 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.4+

Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi, armeabi-v7a, mips

Screen DPI: 160-640dpi

SHA1: bc71196c3681960befe1a121c62ef11d06e65836

Size: 3.24 MB

What's New:

- Support Android 10
- Update desktop and mobile user agents
- Fixed crash that occurred when some links were clicked
- Added dialog to show SSL certificate info when SSL icon is tapped
Lightning Browser - Web Browse
Lightning Browser - Web Browse 4.5.1 APK
July 10, 2017 2.3 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.0+

Architecture: armeabi, armeabi-v7a, mips, x86

Screen DPI: 160-640dpi

SHA1: 47d338a43c7ebc800af416cd076e0058fdd7c490

Size: 2.3 MB

What's New:

- Fixed bug with folders disappearing on bookmark homepage
- Updated history page
- Updated bookmark page
- Updating target to Android O
- Updating default bookmark favicons
- Fixed occasional bug with bookmark long press
- Updated downloads page design
- Enhanced keyboard shortcuts
- Fixed bug in google search suggestions for certain languages
Lightning Browser - Web Browse
Lightning Browser - Web Browse 4.5.0 APK
June 11, 2017 2.28 MB

Requires Android: Android 4.0+

Architecture: armeabi, armeabi-v7a, mips, x86

Screen DPI: 160-640dpi

SHA1: f39688f8fdaf70de94531ed6a5c6d7a019a004d9

Size: 2.28 MB

What's New:

- Translation updates
- Memory leak fix
- Basic keyboard shortcut support
- Improved browser dialogs
- Improved ad block efficiency
- Improved bookmark storage
- Added setting for black status bar
- Added downloads page
- Baidu search suggestions option
- Of course... fixed some bugs
Big thanks to the community for all the contributions!
More Information

Package Name:

acr.browser.barebones

Update Date:

Latest Version:

5.1.0

Need Update:

Submit latest version

Requirements:

Android 4.4+