The Carbon Browser is a high-performance Android web browser designed for speed, privacy, and efficiency. Built on Chromium and powered by the Blink engine, it provides a familiar yet enhanced browsing experience without sacrificing performance or usability.
With more than 5,000,000 users across 150+ countries, Carbon Browser has established itself as a lightweight and reliable alternative for mobile browsing. It consumes 56.7% less storage space compared to many competitors while delivering pages up to three times faster. Even under weak network conditions, browsing remains smooth and responsive.
Super Fast Browsing
Carbon Browser loads webpages up to three times faster while saving up to 95% of mobile data. Its Chromium foundation and Blink engine ensure compatibility with modern websites while maintaining lightning-fast page rendering.
Optimized resource usage keeps the browser lightweight, reducing storage consumption and improving overall device performance. The built-in data saver further enhances speed by minimizing unnecessary background processes and bandwidth usage.
Built-in AdBlock
An integrated AdBlock feature removes intrusive advertisements, pop-ups, and banners for a cleaner browsing environment. Blocking ads not only eliminates distractions but also speeds up page loading and reduces data consumption.
By preventing unwanted scripts and heavy ad content from loading, Carbon Browser ensures uninterrupted web sessions and improved browsing efficiency.
100% Privacy
Privacy is a core principle of Carbon Browser. Secret browsing mode prevents history, cookies, and cache from being saved. User data is not stored, maintaining strict confidentiality and anonymity.
Upcoming enhancements include an in-built VPN, decentralized VPN (dVPN), firewall integration, and ToR end-to-end encryption (e2ee), offering advanced layers of protection and secure access to the evolving web ecosystem.
VPN & Crypto Integration (Upcoming)
Future updates will introduce an integrated VPN and crypto wallet, enabling enhanced privacy controls and access to Web 3.0 capabilities. These additions aim to provide secure browsing and digital asset management within a single application.
Smart Navigation & Personalization
Speed Dials allow instant access to favorite websites directly from the homepage. Bookmarks can be personalized for quick retrieval, while customizable font sizes and reader mode enhance readability.
Users can choose download destinations and download a wide range of media content directly through the browser. Quiet browsing mode ensures no disruptive notifications interfere with the experience.
Additional features include:
- Latest world news integration
- Selectable downloads
- Accessibility options
- Multiple language support
- Smooth, freeze-free navigation
- Smooth User Experience
FAQs
Q1: What makes Carbon Browser faster than other browsers?
Carbon Browser is built on Chromium’s Blink engine and optimized to load pages up to three times faster while saving up to 95% of data.
Q2: Does Carbon Browser block ads?
Yes, it includes a built-in AdBlock feature that removes ads, pop-ups, and banners to improve speed and browsing comfort.
Q3: Is Carbon Browser private?
Yes, secret browsing mode does not store history, cookies, or cache, and the platform does not store user data.
Q4: Is Carbon Browser available on iOS?
No, Carbon Browser is exclusive to Android devices running Android 5.0 or higher.
Q5: Will Carbon Browser include a VPN?
Upcoming updates plan to introduce an integrated VPN, dVPN, firewall features, and crypto wallet functionality for enhanced privacy and Web 3.0 access.
Version History
v9.2.1—13 Feb, 2026
What's New in v9.2
• ChainGTP Chat AI integration
• Updated Chromium
• Fixed tablet/phone crash
• Speed optimizations
v9.2—9 Dec, 2025
What's New in v9.2
• ChainGTP Chat AI integration
• Updated Chromium
• Fixed tablet/phone crash
• Speed optimizations
v9.0—28 Sep, 2025
What's New in v9.0:
- Target API updated
- New partner integration (TBA)
- Integrated VPN updated
- Crashes fixed
