Samsung Browser
The secure, private and optimized mobile web browser from Samsung
- Total installs
- 4,012,099,153
- Installs / day
- +1.2M
- Rating
- 3.6★
- Released
- 24 Aug 2015
- Last update
- 28 Sept 2026
- Countries
- —
exact · Play shows 1,000,000,000+
7-day avg · last day +2.3M
5.9M ratings · 189.6K reviews
11.1y ago
16d ago
not checked yet
Installs per day
gain of the exact counterLifetime avg ≈ 986.3K/day (all installs ÷ days since release)
Daily tracking since 11 Oct 2026 · history grows every day
Install history
exact counter from Google PlayDashed: estimate from the release date (no daily data before 11 Oct 2026) · time axis compressed before that day
Daily tracking since 11 Oct 2026 · history grows every day
Change timeline
Full historyNo changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.
Country availability
Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.
Top countries
estimate · charts of 13 OctMost downloads likely come from 🇮🇳 India (~21%), out of 142 countries where it is charted.
Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.
Top chart positions
as of 13 Oct| Chart | Country | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trending · Communication | AT · 12 Oct | #8 | ▲ 1 |
| Trending · Communication | NZ | #11 | — |
| Top free · Communication | PG | #14 | ▼ 1 |
| Trending · Communication | KG · 11 Oct | #19 | — |
| Top free · Communication | FI | #21 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | GH | #22 | = |
| Top free · Communication | KR | #22 | ▼ 1 |
| Trending · Communication | LA · 11 Oct | #22 | — |
| Top free · Communication | ML | #22 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | TH | #22 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | TM | #22 | ▼ 3 |
| Trending · Communication | ML | #23 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | DK | #25 | ▼ 1 |
| Trending · Communication | GH · 11 Oct | #25 | = |
| Top free · Communication | LA | #25 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | MU | #25 | ▲ 2 |
| Trending · Communication | UG · 12 Oct | #25 | ▲ 10 |
| Top free · Communication | AT | #26 | ▼ 4 |
| Top free · Communication | KW | #26 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | NA | #26 | ▲ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | TW | #26 | ▼ 3 |
| Top free · Communication | ZA | #26 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | AL | #27 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | BH | #28 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | CH | #28 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | NZ | #28 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | SN | #28 | ▲ 5 |
| Trending · Communication | BF | #29 | — |
| Trending · Communication | CI | #29 | ▼ 4 |
| Top free · Communication | GT | #29 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | HK | #29 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | IL | #30 | ▲ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | UZ | #30 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | HR | #31 | = |
| Top free · Communication | LB | #31 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | LK | #31 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · Communication | PY | #31 | ▼ 3 |
| Top free · Communication | SE | #31 | = |
| Top free · Communication | TT | #31 | ▼ 3 |
| Top free · Communication | CY | #32 | ▲ 12 |
| Top free · Communication | CZ | #32 | ▼ 6 |
| Top free · Communication | IE | #32 | ▼ 4 |
| Top free · Communication | IQ | #32 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | AU | #33 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | AZ | #33 | ▼ 4 |
| Trending · Communication | SN | #33 | — |
| Top free · Communication | BR | #34 | ▲ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | BW | #34 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | KG | #34 | ▼ 3 |
| Top free · Communication | LY | #34 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · Communication | NL | #34 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | BE | #35 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | CI | #35 | ▲ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | DE | #35 | ▼ 6 |
| Top free · Communication | GE | #35 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | HU | #35 | ▼ 4 |
| Top free · Communication | LT | #35 | = |
| Top free · Communication | PL | #35 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Communication | RO | #35 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Communication | NO | #36 | ▲ 1 |
Show all 60 chart positions
App manifest
Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.
Data safety
declared by the developer on Google Play- No data shared with third parties
- Collects data App activity and Device or other IDs
- Data is encrypted in transit
This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.
Permissions
45 in 10 groups15 Sensitive18 Notable12 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
- Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
- Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
Device & app historySensitive1
Access to which apps you run, system logs, and your web browsing history
- See the websites you've visited and the bookmarks saved in your browserread your Web bookmarks and history ·
com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
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
PhoneNotable1
Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail
- See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity ·
READ_PHONE_STATE
Device ID & call informationNotable1
Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status
- See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity ·
READ_PHONE_STATE
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
OtherSensitive33
Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories
- Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps ·
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW - Change device settings like screen brightness, ringtone or screen timeoutmodify system settings ·
WRITE_SETTINGS - Add, change or delete your browser bookmarks and browsing historywrite web bookmarks and history ·
com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS - Install new apps on your phone without asking youdirectly install apps ·
INSTALL_PACKAGES - Create, remove, and manage user profiles on the device; normally only system appsmanage users ·
MANAGE_USERS - Change protected system settings, like security options, that normal apps cannot touchmodify secure system settings ·
WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS - 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 - Receive data sent to all devices on your Wi-Fi network, which uses more batteryallow Wi-Fi Multicast reception ·
CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE - Connect to or disconnect from Wi-Fi networks and change saved Wi-Fi settingsconnect and disconnect from Wi-Fi ·
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE - Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings ·
MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS - Use NFC to talk with tags, cards and readers held close to your phonecontrol Near Field Communication ·
NFC - 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 - Turn automatic syncing on or off for your accounts, like contacts or emailtoggle sync on and off ·
WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS - Turn your device on or offpower device on or off ·
DEVICE_POWER - Download files in the background without showing you a download notificationdownload files without notification ·
DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION - Add, remove or rearrange the open screens of other appsmanage activity stacks ·
MANAGE_ACTIVITY_STACKS - See which apps are running or were recently used on your deviceretrieve running apps ·
GET_TASKS - Turn off the status bar or add and remove its system iconsdisable or modify status bar ·
STATUS_BAR - Change or delete photos, videos and files in your phone's internal media storagemodify/delete internal media storage contents ·
WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE - 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 - Check whether automatic sync is turned on for your accountsread sync settings ·
READ_SYNC_SETTINGS - set preferred appsGoogle Play label
- Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration ·
VIBRATE - Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts ·
com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT - Remove app shortcuts from your home screen without asking youuninstall shortcuts ·
com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT - Access keyguard secure storageGoogle Play label
- configure Wifi displaysGoogle Play label
- See sync history for your accounts, such as when and how much data syncedread sync statistics ·
READ_SYNC_STATS - 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
Samsung Browser provides the best web browsing experience for you with Video Assistant, Dark Mode, Customize menu, Extensions such as Translator, and by protecting your privacy with Secret mode, Smart Anti-Tracking and Smart Protection.
Samsung Browser with tiles and complication feature is available on Galaxy Watch devices that support Wear OS (※ Galaxy Watch 4 series and models released later)
■ New Features for you
* Supports “Smart Shopping”, which recommends coupons from specific shopping sites (※ Availability may vary by country)
Usable coupons are provided when you access shopping sites, and some sites automatically apply the best coupon during the checkout process.
* Supports a “Manage windows” menu that makes it easy to manage multiple browser windows
The “Manage windows” menu in tab manager lets you view and easily manage browser windows at a glance.
■ Security & Privacy
Samsung Browser helps you protect your security and privacy while browsing the Internet.
* Smart Anti-Tracking
Intelligently identify domains which have cross-site tracking ability and block storage (cookie) access.
* Protected Browsing
We will warn you before you can view known malicious sites to prevent you from visiting web sites which may try to steal your data.
* Content Blockers
Samsung Browser for Android allows 3rd party apps to provide filters for content blocking, making browsing safer and more streamlined.
The following permissions are required for the app service.
For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed.
[Required permissions]
none
[Optional permissions]
Location: Used to provide location-based content requested by the user or location information requested by the webpage in use
Camera: Used to provide webpage shooting function and QR code shooting function
Microphone: Used to provide recording function on webpage
Phone: (Android 11) Requires access permission to check the mobile phone information in order to provide country-specific feature optimization
Nearby devices: (Android 12 or higher) To find and connect to nearby Bluetooth devices when requested by the website
Music and audio: (Android 13 or higher) To upload audio files on webpages
Photos and videos: (Android 13 or higher) To upload photos and videos on webpages
Files and media: (Android 12) To upload files stored in storage spaces on webpages
Storage: (Android 11 or lower) To upload files stored in storage spaces on webpages
Notifications: (Android 13 or higher) To display the download progress and website notifications
[Wear OS Optional permissions]
Location: Used to provide location-based content requested by the user or location information requested by the webpage in use
Microphone: Used to provide recording function on webpage
What's new
v30.0.5.24 * Supports “Smart Shopping”, which recommends coupons from specific shopping sites (※ Availability may vary by country) * Supports a “Manage windows” menu that makes it easy to manage multiple browser windows
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