Preview: These docs are available early so you can start using them now. Some pages may still be incomplete, outdated, or change as WebLibre develops.

WebLibre Browser

WebLibre is a privacy-focused browser for Android built on Mozilla’s Gecko engine — the same browser engine used by Firefox.

If you are used to other Android browsers, WebLibre will feel familiar in the basics, but it gives you more control over privacy, browsing separation, and customization.

This documentation is public early so you can start using it right away. Expect some missing pages, incomplete details, and step changes while WebLibre and its docs are still evolving.

What Makes WebLibre Different?

If you are used to mainstream Android browsers, these are the features most people notice first:

Strong privacy defaults

WebLibre starts with strict tracking protection and also includes privacy features such as DNS over HTTPS, HTTPS-only protection, query parameter stripping, Global Privacy Control, and site isolation. Some sites may need an exception or a less strict setting to work normally.

Containers with real separation

Use Containers to split browsing by activity, such as work, shopping, or social media. With Cookie Isolation enabled, containers keep cookies and logins separate, can open assigned sites automatically, can clear their data on exit, and can route only that container through Tor.

Isolated tabs

Use isolated tabs when you want a fresh one-off session without creating a profile or container first. Each isolated tab gets its own separate session, which is useful for second accounts, temporary logins, or testing how a site behaves for a new visitor.

Built-in Tor proxy

WebLibre includes a built-in Tor option. You can route all regular tabs through Tor, or use container-based routing so only selected cookie-isolated containers use it.

Firefox-compatible extensions on Gecko

WebLibre is built on Mozilla’s Gecko engine. That gives it a strong browser-engine foundation and support for Firefox-compatible extensions, including local .xpi installs and custom extension collections. uBlock Origin is also offered during onboarding.

Profiles

Create separate Profiles with their own bookmarks, history, settings, extensions, and saved logins. This is useful for sharing a device, creating a guest setup, or separating work from personal browsing. Sensitive profiles can also be locked and backed up.

Search your device before the web

The address bar can show matches from your open tabs, bookmarks, browsing history, and saved feed articles before you choose a web search. You can also customize which sections appear in search results and on the start screen.

Bang providers

Pick a bang provider from the search chips or bang browser to send a search straight to a specific site. Built-in providers are available, and you can create your own custom entries.

Page translation

Use Translate Page to translate a website on your device. The first use may download language models, but the page content itself is translated locally.

Optional on-device tab organization

On-Device AI is optional. When enabled, it can suggest draft tab groups and container names based on your open tab titles, and the processing happens on your phone.

Built-in reading and saving tools

WebLibre also includes Reader Mode, web feeds, web apps, and page export options such as PDF and Markdown.

Sync

Sign in to Sync to synchronize tabs, bookmarks, and history with your other devices.

Good to Know

  • Some privacy features can make a site behave differently. If a page does not load correctly, try changing the relevant privacy setting or adding an exception.

  • Features such as page translation or On-Device AI may need to download models before first use.

  • Tor, Sync, DNS over HTTPS, and extensions can improve privacy or convenience, but they each connect to their own networks or services when you use them.

Getting Started

New to WebLibre? Start here:

Where to Get WebLibre

F-Droid builds are not compatible with our Google Play or GitHub release builds. F-Droid updates usually take around one week to become available. When you use the F-Droid build, both building and signing are handled entirely by the F-Droid team, and we do not control that process.

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