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MetaGer: Search & Browser

Dominik Hebeler
Internet
Version
6.30.0
Size
94.6 MB
Requires
Android API 24+
3.7 / 5 · 5,563 ratings 7 downloads
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Updated Sep 22, 2026

Quick answer

Anonymous search and tab groups, private browsing with tracker and ad blocking.

F-Droid repository metadata

MetaGer.de is a German meta search engine with a focus on privacy and variety of results, run by the non-profit SUMA-EV.

This app is a full browser built around that search: native, fast, and private by default.

• Search your way: switch between web, image, news, science and product search, all in one tap. • Tab groups: keep work, shopping and private browsing apart, each with its own cookies, logins and history — move a tab into another group whenever you like. • Anonymous search: your MetaGer key for ad-free searches is separated from your queries by blind signatures. • Account and top-up without leaving the app: sign in once, or hand your key to another device with a QR code. • Tracker and ad blocking, on from the start. • Set MetaGer as your default browser: links from other apps open here, protected the same way. • Address bar with local history — encrypted on-device, never on a server. • Instant dark, light or system theme. • Open anonymously: view a page in a remote browser without loading it yourself. • No account required, no profile, no advertising IDs.

The source code of this app is free (AGPL-3.0).

Screenshots

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What’s new

• Downloads in private groups now show progress and an "Open" button, and stay in the list until the app closes. They are still never saved.
• The "Download started" message goes away by itself.
• The new tab no longer says your credit is used up while you can still search.
• Pages closed by the system to free memory reload every time you return.

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
  2. Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

Data safety

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  • Files are scanned for malware on every update.
  • The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
  • Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.

Frequently asked questions

What is MetaGer: Search & Browser?
Anonymous search and tab groups, private browsing with tracker and ad blocking.
Who develops MetaGer: Search & Browser?
MetaGer: Search & Browser is developed by Dominik Hebeler.
Which Android version does MetaGer: Search & Browser require?
MetaGer: Search & Browser requires Android API 24 or later.
What is the current version of MetaGer: Search & Browser?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 6.27.1.
Which license does MetaGer: Search & Browser use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists AGPL-3.0-only.
Where is the source code for MetaGer: Search & Browser?
https://gitlab.metager.de/metager/metager-app

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