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A fully free (as in freedom) open source browser with a focus on a privacy.

UPDATE: THIS USES GOOGLE WEB VIEW. DO NOT USE.

I can’t figure out why nobody talks about this. I see all kinds of alternative browsers on here, but never this one. I especially like the color coded bookmarks for different categories (my news is gray, my searxng/swisscows and other search engines green, my tech solutions purple). It has anti-fingerprinting and a quick toggle for if you need to quickly adjust javascript or cookie setting to make a quick exception. There are lots of features. If anyone else has tried it, it would be interesting to hear your feedback too.

  • infjarchninja@lemmy.ml
    51·
    2 days ago

    FOSS browser, FREE browser, Privacy browser and monocles browser are all pretty similar to me.

    For basic browsing I am sure they are all OK.

    monocles browser will switch to a custom WebView called Privacy Webview.

    https://www.stoutner.com/privacy-browser-android/core-privacy-principles/

    I use the monocles browser (rebranding of Privacy browser) for quick searches with javascript and cookies turned off as default.

    For instance, if I am searching git for something and I see what I want, I enable javascript with the button, to see the latest releases and download sections.

    I like the turn on javascript button. and the selection of EasyList , easy privacy, fanboys annoyances list, Ultra list and Ultra privacy list for adblocking and tracking.

    From what I remember they all have the Delete browser data on exit. Monocles Browser makes it easier to “clear and exit” for me.

    To clear, history, cookies etc. The “CLEAR AND EXIT” button is at the top of the left side drop down menu, so it is easier to find. unlike the others where it is at the bottom of the drop down menu.

    I suppose its all about choice and personal preference.

    https://codeberg.org/monocles/monocles_browser

    • ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.comOP
      1·
      10 hours ago

      So if I switch to Monacles, I will not be using Android Webview, which I just learned the Foss browser uses? I want to switch immediately.

      Edit: I guess the question is how much info is still sent since Monacle is based off android webview.

      • infjarchninja@lemmy.ml
        3·
        10 hours ago

        Hey ScoffingLizard

        I am always the sceptic, but I have read that the monocles browser uses the monocles webview.

        https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.monocles.browser/

        It says here: In the defaults, the monocles browser uses the monocles webview

        here it is more in depth:

        basically they are saying that unless you are using an up to date custom rom, currently android 15 on my lineage phone, there maybe security issues with webview

        https://docs.monocles.eu/apps/browser.app/

        Limitations and Known Issues#

        Security Issues#

        As monocles Browser is based upon the WebView component, it is dependant of the underlying Android ROM and it’s updates.#

        We thus recommend to use the latest available Version of Android for your device and - if necessary - upgrade to an aftermarket ROM like:

        DivestOS

        /e/

        LineageOS

        If a device has no modern firmware updates anymore and Aftermarket - Firmware is just not available, then please consider a different Browser like Fennec, which is privacy-enhanced version of Firefox for Android nee Firefox Mobile or Tor Browser which you can also get via F-Droid by adding or enabling the Guardian Project repository.