Hermit — Lite Apps Browser

In-app purchases
4.6
21.5K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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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
Apr 3, 2025

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.
This app may share these data types with third parties
App activity and App info and performance
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
20.6K reviews
Edward de Espinueva
April 14, 2025
I am using Essential Phone PH-1 running Android 10. Not only does it save on valuable space (128GB internal non-expandable storage). But one of the Essential phone's quirks is not many apps take advantage of using the notch area. But this app does! I have gotten rid of most apps and just used the web version apps it creates. And seeing them all use the notch area is very satisfying. So far no issues (been using it for almost a month now). Keep up the great work. I will be buying the app soon!
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Kyle Reese
April 1, 2025
I've switched to Native Alpha. It does what I need without any obstructive features. Don't bother using this if you need to click on anything in the bottom right corner, like a send button for a chat feature. There's a gear icon that will pop up if you barely swipe down at all and it won't go away like it's supposed to. Devs have obstinately refused to provide an option to disable the feature even though that would make everyone happy with minimal effort. Very Apple of them.
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Chimbori
March 16, 2025
This video https://hermit.chimbori.com/features/frameless clearly shows that the Settings icon shows up under very specific conditions, is easy to dismiss, & is required because there’s no other easy way to get out of Frameless Mode. Our app has many millions of users — our decisions are made in the best interest of all of them, not just 1 or 2.
*H K*
December 8, 2024
Maybe I'm missing something... There are just too many websites that won't load at all or will not let you sign into. I don't even use the content blocker or any other restrictive settings that would interfere with the functioning of the webpage on my end. There is something about the browser that doesn't interact with webpages the way all my other browsers do. Never had these issues before. Really like the concept of lite apps and sandboxes, but I can only use it with around half of pages.
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Chimbori
December 11, 2024
Hello, can you please Send Feedback via the app, and include any specific URLs that don’t seem to work? We can then try to diagnose and see what the issue might be. We encourage you to reach out directly, instead of via reviews, so you can send us more details, and we can send you detailed info (not just 350 characters). Thanks!

What’s new

— User Agent Reduction: http://hermit.chimbori.com/features/user-agent#user-agent-reduction
— Added button to re-fetch a favicon for an existing Lite App (in Lite App Settings → Theme)
— In Frameless Mode, a new button now appears when scrolling fast upwards to access Settings
— Added Hebrew translation (thank you, Chai!)