Hermit — Lite Apps Browser

4.6
22.8K reviews
Content rating
Rated for 3+
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Content rating
Rated for 3+
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About this app

BETTER THAN NATIVE APPS

• Lite Apps take up almost no space, best for low storage devices
• They don’t run in the background, which saves battery
User Scripts: Run your own custom extension scripts!
Content Blocker: Block ads, malware, misinformation, & targeted propaganda. Built-in & customizable: You can pick what to block.

BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL BROWSERS

COMPARE HERMIT WITH TRADITIONAL BROWSERS
https://hermit.chimbori.com/features/compare

• Each Lite App opens in its own permanent window, not a new browser tab each time
• Links clicked in other apps can be opened directly in Hermit Lite Apps
• Settings, permissions, themes & icons are saved separately for each Lite App
• Share links from other Android apps to your Lite Apps

SANDBOXES: MULTIPLE PROFILES / CONTAINERS

Hermit is the only Android browser with Sandboxes: Isolated Containers with Multiple Profiles.

• Sandboxes keep your Web browsing isolated in separate containers
• Use multiple accounts, all active at the same time, in the same browser
• Keep work accounts and personal accounts separate
• Ideal for privacy-invasive social sites
• Use permanent Incognito Mode for sites that offer free content to new users

ADVANCED BROWSER FOR POWER USERS

It takes a bit of learning & understanding to use Hermit effectively — We’re here to help!

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
https://hermit.chimbori.com/help/getting-started

HELP ARTICLES & FAQ
https://hermit.chimbori.com/help

PRIVACY + NO ADS = PAID PREMIUM

Thanks for supporting the active development of a privacy-friendly app designed for power users like you!

• To continue investing in new features for many years, we charge money for our apps.
• Unlike other browser makers, we are not in the business of selling ads or your personal information.
• No advertisements, no personal data collection, no behavior tracking, no shady SDKs in any of our apps.
• Most features can be used for free!

ADVANCED BROWSER FEATURES

USER SCRIPTS: Run your own custom extension scripts!
READER MODE: Article extraction is done on-device to protect your privacy
DARK MODE: Great for late night reading!
FAST & PRIVATE: Browse fast by blocking advertisements and other harmful content that slows down your phone.
MULTI WINDOW: Use two Lite Apps at once on supported devices
DOUBLE BACK: Ever got stuck because the back button takes you to the same page? Try Hermit’s Double Back feature!
BACKUP YOUR LITE APPS: Custom backup solution when moving between devices
CUSTOM USER AGENT: Mobile, Desktop, or any other custom user agent
ATOM/RSS FEED NOTIFICATIONS: Get immediately notified when a web site publishes new content.
WEB MONITORS: Feeds not supported? Hermit can monitor any specific part of any web page & notify you when it changes.

UNLIMITED CUSTOMIZATION

No other browser lets you customize so many settings!

CUSTOM ICONS: Pick any icon for your Lite Apps, or create a custom monogram!
CUSTOM THEMES: Create your own themes for any site
TEXT ZOOM CONTROLS: Change and save text zoom settings individually for each Lite App
DESKTOP MODE: Load desktop sites instead of mobile sites
FULL SCREEN MODE: Focus on your content, no distractions
CUSTOMIZABLE CONTENT BLOCKER can block ads, malware, & misinformation. You pick what to block.

NEED HELP? SEEING AN ISSUE? CONTACT US FIRST.

We are here to help you! But we cannot help you through reviews, because they don’t include enough technical details.

Contact us through the app, and we’ll make sure you are happy!
Updated on
May 30, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
App activity and App info and performance
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.6
21.7K reviews
CashComes EzzzY
June 13, 2026
Updating my review. I was frustrated because my premium purchase wasn't being recognized, and the initial automated replies made me think I wouldn't get any help. Later, the developer personally replied, explained it was likely a Google Play purchase issue, and tried several fixes. When those didn't work, he even provided the Unlocker app for free and resolved my problem. Mistakes happen, but what matters is support. In my case, the developer was genuine and helpful. Thanks for the assistance.
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Chimbori
June 11, 2026
Hey, as a solo developer, I can't run a 24/7 help desk. You sent an email barely 12 hrs ago & I'm currently traveling with family. I don’t do AI agents or chat bots, but real human replies will take some time. But people expect immediate responses, so there’s an auto-responder. Check out https://chimbori.com/help/google-play , and let us know, thx!
Devil Don't play
June 12, 2026
An EXCELLENT app to run many smaller, lighter on your system, "mini web apps" that are also IDEAL because they don't require EXTRA PERMISSIONS or advanced setup and/or they won't have hidden permissions/hidden trackers, advertising, etc. Mini apps can also be BACKED UP. It even has the option of using "bookmarklets" (ex. tamper monkey or violent monkey scripts...) for javascript modification of various websites, and there are even a few pre-installed. Adblocking BUILT-IN. MiniApp Sandboxing too.
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Yve Clark
March 11, 2026
So useful as some people don't have apps. March 26. Even with the ongoing problems with some pages not opening, I have been able to set up apps to replace malfunctioning ones of other companies. This alone makes this by far the most useful app on my phone. Hence, it is my decision to give you 5 stars But not all windows can be opened. It fails where other browsers have no problem so I can't use it as a browser sadly.
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What’s new

Save passwords to your Password Manager for HTTP Basic authenticated websites ✦ Share/edit UserScripts in any external editor with the new Edit button ✏️ ✦ Multiple Lite Apps on the same host but different ports (e.g. self-hosted) are handled better!