Nira Browser

An Android browser with multiple profiles, PWAs, extensions, and tab groups based on Mozilla GeckoView.

Nira (निरा) means pure — शुद्ध / absolute — पूर्ण / the only one - एकमात्र.

Features

Core Browsing Experience

- Uses the GeckoView engine and features Material 3 design - Private Browsing – Built-in private browsing mode with no history or cookie tracking - Multi-Profile System – Create multiple browser profiles with isolated cookies, sessions, and browsing data - Progressive Web Apps – Full PWA support with installation, offline capabilities, and app management - Tab Groups and Bar – First-of-its-kind support for tab grouping and a quick bar for faster navigation - Privacy & Security – Built-in ad and tracker blocking, enhanced tracking protection, and safe browsing

Tab Management

- Tab Groups – Organize tabs into groups with visually appealing tab islands - Modern Tab Pills – Sleek, modern tab interface with smooth animations - Tab Tray – Multiple view modes: grid, list, and islands with groups - Tab Islands – Visual grouping of tabs for better organization

Bookmarks & History

- Advanced Bookmark Management – Create folders, organize hierarchically, and sort by multiple criteria - Bookmark Search – Quickly find bookmarks with instant search - Folder Organization – Nested folder support with visual path navigation - Comprehensive History – Full browsing history with search and filtering - Import/Export – Backup and restore bookmarks easily - Quick Bookmarking – Add bookmarks with a single tap

Extensions & Add-ons

- WebExtension Support – Full support for Firefox-compatible extensions - Sideloading – Install extensions from URLs or files (XPI support) - Extension Management – Enable, disable, configure, and update extensions - Extension Settings – Per-extension settings and permissions management - Extension Toolbar Actions – Quick access to extension actions from the toolbar - Auto-Updates – Automatic extension updates to keep you secure

Customization

- Theme Options – Light, dark, and system-following themes - Toolbar Positioning – Choose top or bottom toolbar placement - Contextual Bottom Toolbar – Smart toolbar that adapts based on context - Status Bar Effects – Beautiful blur effects on Android 12+ devices - Custom Font Sizing – Adjust text size for comfortable reading - Customizable Homepage – Configure your perfect start page with shortcuts and feeds - Toolbar Customization – Show/hide URL bar while scrolling

Search

- Multiple Search Engines – Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, Baidu, Brave, Naver, Qwant, Startpage, Yandex - Custom Search Engines – Add your own search engines with custom URLs - Search Suggestions – Real-time search suggestions as you type

Advanced Features

- Reader Mode – Distraction-free reading with customizable fonts and colors - Find in Page – Powerful in-page search with keyboard-aware positioning - Save as PDF – Convert any webpage to PDF with one tap - Custom Tabs – Seamless integration when opening links from other apps - Download Management – Built-in download manager with external downloader support - Smart Clipboard – Intelligent clipboard handling for URLs and text - Media Playback – Background audio/video with media session controls - Favicon Cache – Smart favicon caching for faster page loading

Internationalization

- Multiple Languages – Support for Arabic, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (BR & PT), Russian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (CN) - RTL Support – Full right-to-left language support

Multi-Profile System

- Isolated Profiles – Create separate profiles for work, personal, shopping, or any use case - Cookie Isolation – Each profile maintains its own cookies and session data completely isolated from others - Profile Customization – Assign unique colors and emojis to easily identify profiles - Quick Switching – Switch between profiles seamlessly without losing your tabs - Separate Storage – Each profile has its own bookmarks, history, and settings - Private Mode – Separate private browsing mode that doesn't persist any data

Progressive Web Apps

- PWA Installation – Install web apps as standalone applications with one tap - Smart Suggestions – Automatic detection and suggestions for 40+ popular PWAs including Twitter, WhatsApp, Discord, YouTube, Spotify, Notion, Figma, and many more - Custom Theming – PWAs adopt the site’s theme colors for a native app experience - Usage Tracking – Monitor launch counts and last used dates for installed apps - Notification Support – PWAs can send notifications with customizable settings per app - Offline Support – Use installed PWAs even without an internet connection where supported - Homescreen Icons – Add PWAs to your home screen with custom icons - Standalone Mode – Run PWAs in their own window without browser UI - App Management – Enable/disable, update, or uninstall PWAs from settings - Profile Integration – PWAs are associated with specific profiles to keep data separate

Why Nira Browser?

For Privacy Enthusiasts

- No telemetry or data collection - Built-in ad and tracker blocking - Enhanced tracking protection - Private browsing mode

For Power Users

- Multi-profile system with isolated browsing data - Tab groups for organization - Extensive customization options - WebExtension support - Advanced bookmark management - PWA installation and management

For Everyone

- Fast and lightweight - Beautiful Material 3 design - Constantly improving - Free and open source

Architecture:

- arm64-v8a