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Lightning Web Browser

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.
● 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)

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

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Reviews (23)

Alb. d. Jan 5, 2022     

I cannot import bookmarks from a backup file- not recognized. Finally, a web browser for small, lightweight devices like the Fire 7. It works like a charm. Other browsers struggle to load websites - this one doesn't. The only downside is that the bookmark export and import function doesn't work properly - the title and URL lines are reversed - easily fixed once the problem is recognized.

Jef. N. Sep 17, 2018     

Best and fastest mobile browser I've used. There's a bug where entering text into the address bar is not supported once you enter a period. Taps on the keyboard end up clicking whatever is on the page under it instead. Please fix this, it is the only thing keeping this from fully replacing my other browsers.

xRa. C. R. J. May 29, 2019     

Lightning is my new default browser for my Android TV box but the free version does not have ad-blocking. Unlike Chrome and most Android browsers, Lightning page navigation is mouse-friendly. Lightning's extra mouse-drag.content navigation is easier and faster than Chrome's remote control arrow-down and page-down mouse navigation. I tested dozens of Android browsers. Lightning is the one with the best balance of features. Lightning is feature-rich like Chrome without the bloat, mouse-friendly like Firefox, and, best of all, it has options to offload certain links to external apps like YouTube that are better able to render content. I also like READER MODE with independent font size and dark mode flexibility. Old versions of Lightning were fast but feature-poor. The new Lightning has both speed and great features.

Moj. V. Nov 10, 2019     

Very good browser, I prefer it to Chrome because it doesn't force me to have political news on my homepage. Also it's very lightweight and fast. Only drawback is, when I close a tab by tapping on the (x) symbol at the top, the whole browser gets closed(although there are other open tabs).

B. T. Oct 30, 2021     

I used this app for several years on old phones, and loved it for its simplicity. Now, on a new Moto G it can neither import nor export bookmarks. On import attempts it simply returns to home screen without any error. On export attempt it just returns error "sorry, bookmarks could not be exported" and a Google search, or FAQs, could not help...

Pet. F. Mar 23, 2022     

It's simple and easy to use. Has some security options that other minimalist browsers seem to lack. It would be nice to have a whitelist for sites so that, for example, cookies from sites you trust will not be deleted if you clear the cookies.

A.. D. Apr 18, 2019     

Though this browser is very good having features like auto-cleaning private data on exit, orbot support etc but what's missing is on demand loading of tabs like Firefox (loading a tab only when it is activated after opening the browser). Its current behavior of loading all open tabs simultaneously ruins loading of the page I want to see first. Also crashes when opening search results links in the same tab (on Google and startpage) . Doesn't play well with keyboards (tried 2) on an Android 8.

mau. g. Apr 24, 2022     

Seems fast as name suggests,works well on Chromebook,fills page unlike some others e.g. Opera,Vivaldi,Brave.Appears to have trouble searching sometimes although maybe I'm not using correctly. Currently use as 3rd choice browser behind Firefox Focus and Chrome.

Nic. W. Sep 2, 2020     

Great lightweight browser. Installed as an alternative to Firefox and it fits the bill. However, it hasn't been updated in nearly a year as I believe the developer has been focussing on his paid for version. Hopefully, he will come back to the free version at some point.

Rob. Dec 10, 2019     

Lightning browser...I've tried about 10 and this is THE BEST. - Open new tab or in background. - Create bookmarks in folders (it prompts for similar existing folder names). - bookmark names & folders in alphabetical order. - can export bookmarks & they're in HTML format (i.e. viewable). It's quick and easy to get used to using...cheers!

Dam. C. Jun 4, 2019     

Unusable to me-websearch of selected text does not open inside browser (I also used some time with settings to try to fix openibg of the links, all I could do is search with Google app or another browser which makes browsing inpractical). Otherwise this is a great browser, I would probably give it five stars if it had better websearch when I select text on website.

Ran. G. Oct 17, 2020     

I really like this browser. I sideloaded this onto my Android TV. After enabling some permissions in the browser, and using MouseToggle Android TV app, this is now the only way I can use my TSN subscription to watch live television. Other solutions either didn't have flash, or always blocked 3rd party cookies, or were the official TSN app that doesn't work. Love this app, as a result!

Mat. B. Mar 9, 2019     

Absolutely brilliant, the perfect companion for my old kindle fire tablet. Genuinely blown away by this browser. Have tried running Opera Mini, Opera Mobile, Chrome, Dolphin, Puffin, Firefox and Silk. If you are wanting a decent lightweight browser then look no further. Even pretty heavy sites now run at a decent load speed, so much better than the equivalent browsing experience on other browsers. Just get it, your tablet/phone will thank you for it..

Obj. Feb 9, 2020     

Rocket Browser is based on your browser and makes a much better job with the tabs - end-user intuitive. However, Rocket Browser has not been updated since 2016 and probably won't be anymore. It would be FANTASTIC if you could implement the tab interface of Rocket Browser ...

Pau. V. Jun 30, 2020     

simple and effective. The browser works just the way it is. It would be great tho if you add an option to have a bottom omnibox, it makes one-handed use much better. But overall, the app is great.

Mic. H. Feb 27, 2020     

For the past few months, none of the images saved through lightning have been detected by my other, non-file-browser apps. It's only now getting annoying for me because I don't know if it's my phone or what. Great otherwise.

A. G. u. Sep 29, 2019     

Still can't log in to several websites that uses Google account. Disallowed user agent error. Clicking "open in background tab" from the bookmark swipe menu no longer automatically closes the menu. You have to swipe the menu manually to close it and continue browsing.

Hap. P. Nov 10, 2021     

Very good! But could the inverted colors rendering mode ignore images? I saw a "bug?" where it still renders some images interted while others with normal colors, so i guess it is doable!!!! I was using desktop mode. Edit: my 10 tabs just vanished?

Rus. K. Oct 2, 2018     

Very, very good. Really secure and private. Checked with firewall. Not sending any info anywhere. Have a suggestion: 1. Add "exit and clean all browser data" button. 2. Add option of direct image share from webpage (not image link) 3. Add "send suggestions" button )))

Cap. G. Sep 10, 2020     

Relying on this browser because it can properly launch apps, eg it will launch Skype for Business if I click on a meeting link, unlike some other browsers. Also I like the reader mode and its dark mode and font size selection!

tra. n. Sep 20, 2020     

Useful light browser that could offer more privacy options. Easy to open and close windows, and switch between them. I have no way to measure, but it seems fast.

Mat. L. Mar 30, 2021     

I went through many browsers before settling on Lightning and have been using it for years. It has an easy UI, is lightweight, secure and functional on every site I've visited.

Arm. G. M. Apr 1, 2020     

Excellent little WebView based browser. The only thing I would like to be added is the option to disable the tabs and bookmarks menus swipe gestures. Thank you for your hard work!