Solipsism Browser

Solipsism Browser

Rail-first browser with privacy tools and one-handed controls

Kenneth-Cho-InfoSec Browser

Description

Solipsism Browser is a rail-first Android WebView browser designed around one-handed browsing. Navigation, tabs, search, QR scanning, refresh, and the overflow menu live in a compact side rail that can be placed on the left or right.

The browser focuses on mobile ergonomics, privacy-aware controls, and a tactile Material Design 3 Expressive-inspired interface.

Features include:

* Left or right browser rail with multiple sizes, including Super Compact mode
* WebView tabs, tab overview, bookmarks, history, downloads, and find in page
* Full URL editor opened from the vertical URL rail
* Built-in QR scanner powered by ZXing
* Install Website as App support through Android pinned shortcuts
* Incognito browsing, ad blocking, cookie controls, WebRTC settings, and clear-on-exit options
* Decoy Mode for replacing recent browsing history with randomized realistic browsing sessions
* Custom homepage with wallpaper and bookmark shortcuts
* Fullscreen video handling for landscape playback

Solipsism Browser does not include advertising SDKs, analytics SDKs, Firebase, or Google Play Services dependencies.

What’s new (5.1.6)

* Prepared the app for F-Droid submission
* Replaced Google Play Services barcode scanning with ZXing-only QR decoding
* Added upstream Fastlane listing metadata
* Compact Material-style overflow menu with fixed circular shortcut buttons
* Added DuckDuckGo-based "I am feeling lucky" action

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
5.1.6 current
2959cc35cecbce25…
2026-06-14 13 MB API 26

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • CameraTake photos and videos.
Show 4 more permissions
  • Audio settingsAdjust volume and audio output.
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • solipsism.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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