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Android Apps > Communication > Lightning Browser Plus - Web B
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Lightning Browser Plus - Web B

by Anthony Restaino · Communication · $1.49
No longer on Google Play

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B is made and published by Anthony Restaino. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Anthony Restaino. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Anthony Restaino and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

Removed
Total installs
21 thousand
Rating on Google Play
3.80
1,281 ratings
Last updated
October 1, 2019

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 11 years, until February 2024. It had 21 thousand installs. Users were divided: 3.8 stars from 1,281 ratings.

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Play install range
10+ thousand
Launched
January 2013

Installs over time

The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to February 2024

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B was installed 21 thousand times before it was removed.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
5.1.0
Launched
January 2013
  • Feb 20, 2024Unpublished
  • Sep 19, 2022Price DropNew price: $1.49 ($2.05)
  • Sep 13, 2022Price IncreaseNew price: $2.05 ($1.49)
  • Sep 11, 2022Price DropNew price: $1.49 ($2.05)
  • Sep 9, 2022Price IncreaseNew price: $2.05 ($1.49)
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User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Google Play Rating history and histogram

The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to February 2024

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Comments on Lightning Browser Plus - Web B for Android

★★★★★ I've happily used Lightning+ for many years. It still works fine on my new Android 12 phone, except bookmarks won't import. Tried 2 other browsers, hated them. It's worth manually re-entering my bookmarks to stick with Lightning+. It's SO much faster, the slide out bookmarks/tab list side panels are MUCH more convenient, allowing full use of the screen, and it still blocks ads just fine. -1 star for abandonment. PLEASE UPDATE the best browser out there - don't let it ignobly die of neglect.
★★★★★ Lightning + is my new default browser for my Android TV box. (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.
★★☆☆☆ Not sure about this, but first of all, when updating adblock is it normal to be redirected to malware bites page to download some browser extension? I was infected with some payload and I think it was from downloading adblock list, but I'm not 100% sure... I would like to know if downloading adblock list could be security issue ???? How safe is this browser? Give 1* for now but not sure Also exporting bookmarks, deleting data and importing bookmarks inverse URL and description in the bookmark!
★★☆☆☆ Great basic browser. No updates for the past 2 years. Looks like the developer abandoned this one.
★★☆☆☆ (Updated review) Version 5 introduces a major keyboard bug which makes it difficult to type on the URL bar, since the keyboard interface blinks as you type. It sometimes registers touches to the layer behind the keyboard. On Android 10, Pixel 3a. (Old review) Perfect mobile browser. Clean, fast, and more stable than stock Chrome. Please keep those great updates coming!

Technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
$1.49
Libraries
13
App size
3.25 MB
Needs Android
4.4+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Lightning Browser Plus - Web B

9 permissions · 13 libraries
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About the app and developer

About Lightning Browser Plus - Web B

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B was a communication app developed by Anthony Restaino. It was removed from Google Play Feb 20, 2024.

Install Statistics

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B had been installed 21 thousand times before it became unavailable.

User Ratings

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B was rated 3.80 out of 5 stars, based on 1.3 thousand ratings.

App Information

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B cost $1.49. The app size was 3.25 MB. The last available version was 5.1.0. The last update was on October 1, 2019.

Technical Requirements

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B required Android 4.4+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play since January 2013.

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Developer information for Anthony Restaino

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Frequently asked questions about Lightning Browser Plus - Web B

Is Lightning Browser Plus - Web B free?

No. Lightning Browser Plus - Web B cost $1.49 on Google Play.

Is Lightning Browser Plus - Web B still available?

No. Lightning Browser Plus - Web B was removed from Google Play. We last saw it there Feb 20, 2024.

Does Lightning Browser Plus - Web B contain ads?

No. Google Play did not list Lightning Browser Plus - Web B as containing ads.

What Android version does Lightning Browser Plus - Web B require?

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B ran on Android 4.4 and higher.

How large is Lightning Browser Plus - Web B?

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B is 3.25 MB.

Is Lightning Browser Plus - Web B suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Lightning Browser Plus - Web B as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Lightning Browser Plus - Web B been installed?

Google Play listed 10,000+ installs for Lightning Browser Plus - Web B.

How do people rate Lightning Browser Plus - Web B?

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B scored 3.80 out of 5 stars, from 1,281 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Lightning Browser Plus - Web B?

Lightning Browser Plus - Web B was developed by Anthony Restaino. It was listed in the communication category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Lightning Browser Plus - Web B?

People looking at Lightning Browser Plus - Web B also look at these communication apps: Web Browser AI: Private, Fast, Go Browser - Private & Fast, Brave Private Web Browser, VPN, Web Browser - Fast & Privacy, Ask Browser-Smarter & Private.

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Store listing

By Anthony Restaino, from Google Play
This app is currently not available on Google Play.

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“Speed, Simplicity, Security - Lightning makes browsing the web better.”

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Description by Anthony Restaino Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Lightning Browser Plus 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.

What this contains over the free version:
● Unlimited open tabs
● Custom ad blocking source controls, choose from default hosts file, local hosts file, or remote hosts file

● Ad blocking - Blocking ads is a core feature of Lightning Browser, meant to improve the speed and security of your browsing experience.

● 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. AdBlock, 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.

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)
●permission.RECORD_AUDIO: Utilized by WebRTC, turned off by default
●permission.CAMERA: Utilized by WebRTC, turned off by default

Talk to me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestainoAnthony

Fork me on GitHub: https://github.com/anthonycr/Lightning-Browser

Recent changes:
- Made copy link action available in incognito mode.
- Fixed bug with bookmark and tab drawer transparency.
- Added feature to freeze old tabs until they are accessed if the app restarts.
- Added button to search suggestions layout that inserts the suggestion rather than searching for it.
- Added support for full sandboxed incognito mode on Android Pie (API 28) and up.
- Fixed bug with ad blocker.
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