Temple Browser
Temple Browser is a free browser for Android and Windows, with browser extensions also listed as a platform.
What Temple Browser is
Temple Browser is a free browser for Android and Windows, with browser extensions also listed as a platform. Its free tier includes every feature. It blocks ads, trackers, analytics, pop-ups, pop-unders, and YouTube ads, and includes VPN and Tor routing for individual tabs; other tabs can continue using the normal connection. Bookmarks, history, and logins can sync between phone and desktop without an account. Temple can import bookmarks and cookies from Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and other Chromium browsers, and mirror a tab or the whole screen to a smart TV or Chromecast. Download cards display SHA-256 hashes for file checks. The browser has no extensions or add-on store because its features are built in. Windows uses the Microsoft Edge WebView2 engine already included with the system. Android is distributed as a direct APK, not through Google Play. The Windows installer is unsigned and may prompt a SmartScreen warning. Temple is maintained by a solo developer; bugs, feedback, requests, and business inquiries can be sent by email.
Good
- Free tier includes the whole browser and every feature.
- Blocks ads, trackers, analytics, pop-ups, and YouTube ads.
- Routes individual tabs through VPN or Tor.
- Syncs bookmarks, history, and logins without an account.
- Imports bookmarks and cookies from Chromium browsers.
Watch out
- No extensions or add-on store.
- Android is distributed as a direct APK, not Google Play.
- Unsigned Windows installer may trigger a SmartScreen warning.
- Device sync could become paid if hosting costs become substantial.
Who it suits
Temple may suit people seeking built-in ad and tracker blocking, tab-level VPN or Tor routing, and sync without an account. It is less suited to users who require browser extensions or prefer Android apps distributed through Google Play.
Verdict
Temple brings blocking, per-tab VPN and Tor routing, and account-free device sync into a free browser. Note the lack of extensions and the direct APK distribution on Android.
Plans and prices
From Temple Browser's own pricing page, checked 19 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | All browser features included · No paid tier or pro upsell |
The facts
Each one read from Temple Browser's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Ads, trackers, analytics, pop-ups, pop-unders, and YouTube ads are blocked natively.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Ad blocking
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Built-in VPN
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Download verification
- Downloads can be checked against SHA-256 hashes shown on each download card.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Encrypted sync
- Bookmarks, history, and logins sync between phone and desktop without an account.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Extension policy
- Features are built in and the browser has no extensions or add-on store.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Installer certificate
- The Windows installer is unsigned and may trigger a SmartScreen warning.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Open source
- Nochecked 19 Sep 2026
- Per-tab VPN
- Individual tabs can use VPN routing while other tabs use the normal connection.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Possible sync charge
- Device sync could become paid only if hosting costs become substantial.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Pricing model
- Free browser with no paid tier or pro upsell.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Screen sharing
- Users can mirror a tab or the whole screen to a smart TV or Chromecast.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Support contact
- Bugs, feedback, requests, and business inquiries can be sent by email.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Tor routing
- Individual tabs can route through Tor without add-ons or a separate browser.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Tracker blocking
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Android distribution
- Android is distributed as a direct APK and is not on Google Play.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Browser engine
- Windows uses the Microsoft Edge WebView2 engine already included with the system.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Browser import
- Imports bookmarks and cookies from Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and other Chromium browsers.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows 10/11 64-bit and Android 8.0 or newer.checked 27 Sep 2026
The company
- Company structure
- Temple is built and maintained by one person, a solo developer.checked 27 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Free tier limits
- The free tier includes the whole browser and every feature.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Trial and refunds
- No trial or refund policy is stated on the page.checked 27 Sep 2026
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