FFUpdater

An open-source Android app that installs and updates privacy-focused browsers from their official sources.

FreeOpen sourceAndroid
Official websitegithub.com

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About FFUpdater

FFUpdater, also called Firefox-Updater, installs and keeps up to date a set of privacy-friendly Android browsers, starting with software from Mozilla and browsers based on it. Updates are downloaded from each browser's official source. This helps people who do not use Google Play or who want browsers that are not in their usual store.

The project is developed in the open on GitHub, where it has more than 3,600 commits and a list of contributors.

Strengths

  • Fetches browsers from their official sources
  • Works without Google Play
  • Focused on privacy-friendly browsers

Limitations

  • Covers browsers only, not general apps
  • Documentation lives mainly in the GitHub repository

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
GPL-3.0
Developer
Tobi823
Platforms
Android
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
No
Best suited for
Android users who want privacy-focused browsers kept current without Google Play
Categories
Android stores
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

Alternatives to FFUpdater

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  • Obtainium

    An Android updater that installs apps directly from developer release pages such as GitHub and GitLab.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroid

    Obtainium tracks any app from developer release pages such as GitHub and GitLab, not only browsers, but relies on scraping for some sources.

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