Herond: Fast Private Browser Live

Name: Herond: Fast Private Browser
Rating: 4.08 (5860 reviews)
Author: HerondLabs Corporation

HerondLabs Corporation1 app · 2.3M installsToolsFreecom.herond.android.browser

Block ads, browse fast & private. Built-in VPN, Web3 wallet, smart AI.

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Total installs: 2,271,012
Installs / day: —
Rating: 4.1★
Released: 15 May 2024
Last update: 27 Aug 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

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App manifest

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Permissions

28 in 9 groups

13 Sensitive8 Notable7 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Use your camera to take photos and record videos
Record sound using your phone's microphone
See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accounts
See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails

IdentitySensitive2

Access to accounts on the device and your personal profile card

See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS
Add or remove accounts on your device and delete their saved passwordsadd or remove accounts · MANAGE_ACCOUNTS

ContactsSensitive2

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS
See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts · READ_CONTACTS

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherSensitive15

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Get sign-in tokens for accounts saved on your phone to use online servicesuse accounts on the device · USE_CREDENTIALS
Create its own accounts on your device and read or set their passwordscreate accounts and set passwords · AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Turn Bluetooth on or off and find and pair with nearby Bluetooth devicesaccess Bluetooth settings · BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings · MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Bring apps to the front or send them to the backgroundreorder running apps · REORDER_TASKS
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Download files in the background without showing you a download notificationdownload files without notification · DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Herond Browser — block ads, browse faster, stay private. Millions of trackers and ads slow you down every day. Herond blocks them automatically, so pages load faster, your data stays yours, and the web looks clean again. No setup, no extensions — it works from the first tab. BLOCK ADS AND TRACKERS - Powerful built-in ad blocker — no banners, pop-ups or video ads - Stops hidden tracking scripts and fingerprinting - Saves mobile data and battery on every page BROWSE FASTER - Pages load noticeably faster with ads and trackers removed - Smart resource management keeps scrolling and video smooth - Optimized for everyday phones, not just flagships A CLEAN, SIMPLE BROWSER - Minimalist interface — everything you need, nothing you don't - Smooth navigation and easy tab management - Familiar feel if you're switching from another browser — with your privacy back PRIVATE BY DEFAULT - Advanced incognito mode for truly private sessions - Anti-tracking protection on every site, every tab - Encrypted connections and protection from malicious sites BUILT-IN VPN - Hide your IP and location with one tap - Stay protected on public Wi-Fi - No separate app or subscription needed WEB3 AND CRYPTO WALLET, READY WHEN YOU ARE - Explore Web3 sites and dApps natively - Manage digital assets with the built-in wallet - Skip it entirely if you don't need it — it stays out of your way SMART AI ASSISTANCE Herond uses on-device intelligence to block new ad patterns, manage memory and keep browsing fast — it works in the background so you don't have to think about it. WHY PEOPLE SWITCH TO HEROND - Ad blocking that actually works, out of the box - Faster everyday browsing on the same phone - A private browser with VPN and wallet built in — one app, not three Herond is free — and the clean web starts from your very first tab. Learn more: https://herond.org/ Privacy Policy: https://herond.org/herond-browser-privacy-policy Support & community: https://community.herond.org/

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