The secure, private and optimized mobile web browser from Samsung
Samsung Browser delivers a privacy-forward web experience with Smart Anti-Tracking, Protected Browsing, and Content Blockers, while also offering Wear OS support on Galaxy Watch devices. With 1,000,000,000+ total downloads and 19M in the last 30 days, it remains a widely used choice for secure mobile browsing. The app combines privacy features with extended capabilities like image text search and Translator extensions for a smoother online experience.
Pros & Cons
Privacy-focused features: Smart Anti-Tracking, Protected Browsing, and Content Blockers
Some features commonly highlighted by competitors (e.g., explicit fast search, bookmarks/history management) are not listed in the provided data.
Most permissions are optional; there are no required permissions, which may affect certain site functionalities without user consent.
Lacks explicit mention of features like bookmarks, history, or quick search in the data provided.
About Samsung Browser
Samsung Browser is a communication app developed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd..
Download Statistics
Samsung Browser has been downloaded 4 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 19 million times. It is ranked in the top 100 communication apps.
User Ratings
Samsung Browser is rated 3.54 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 5.6 million ratings.
App Information
Samsung Browser is FREE to download. The last update was on August 24, 2025.
Technical Requirements
Samsung Browser requires Android 11+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play August 2015.
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 text search within images You can search for text included in images in the Find on page menu.
■ 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
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Need to have the search and url bar lower so the thumb can reach it; need to have unlimited tabs like apple; need to have unlimited quick access
★★★★★Kabali Ronnie· Jul 30, 2026
Kindly add ability to search through bookmarks, rather than just navigating manually. The available option only allows searching through speed dials but not bookmarks. This will be such a great thing, looking forward to it. Otherwise, Samsung Browser is really great, I would definitely recommend it to others.
★★★★★Eric Xu· Jul 10, 2026
Hands down best mobile browser UI on the market (that I know of). Intuitive features like bottom address bar, dark mode, tab groups, tab bar, etc. Fluid and satisfying animations. Only thing missing is native autofill. Want to take away one star because I can't set a custom search engine, which is super frustrating, but no other mobile browser can really do that either
★☆☆☆☆Nick Moore· Jul 11, 2026
Huge data hog even when disabled and not data/Wi-Fi access. Hijacks Brave, changes default back to Samsung, removes Brave as an option. Deploys Aladdin with every fake Temu and Hot Drama ad. Can't uninstall, hijacked the browser and blocked all settings instead. Phone and Brave work faster and uses fewer data. P!ss off, South Korea and take Israel with you!
★☆☆☆☆MilliekN· Jul 30, 2026
Don't like it. Brought up to many ads. Now I can't get them off my phone. Pain. Caused too much trouble. I turned it off/ blocked all permissions. I can't do Samsung and Google at same time. I don't have tolerance for it.
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Trust & Safety: No required permissions are listed; the app defines numerous optional permissions (Location, Camera, Microphone, Nearby devices, etc.), enabling user-controlled features. Wear OS permissions are also optional, reflecting a privacy-conscious approach that relies on user consent for extended capabilities.
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