27.3.4
- Edge-to-edge layout for all screens for a seamless experience!
- New Tags settings screen to delete unused tags
- When a page is blocked because of your settings, you can now see the reason and the URL
- Fixed issue when UserScripts were not enabled correctly at first startup
25.0.4
Install & run your own UserScripts: modify any website, make the Web yours! One of our most-requested features is now available: try it out and send us feedback (always via the app).
24.1.2
- ✨ Larger home-screen icons on modern Android versions (new API, no more white background).
- ℹ️ To remove the Hermit branding that Android adds, see https://hermit.chimbori.com/features/icons
- 🛡️ “Remove Tracking” is now called “Tracking Protection” to clarify that this is about websites tracking you, not this app.
- 🐞 Fixed bug where unchecking all Content Blocker lists would incorrectly show that a refresh was necessary.
24.1.1
- Enable or disable Hardware Acceleration in Settings → Lite Apps. This may be helpful in reducing crashes on Pixel devices, until Google fixes the root cause. (Read more: https://chimbori.com/updates/elevated-crash-rate-on-google-pixel-devices)
- You can now create multiple Share targets for each Lite App
24.0.0
2022/12/17
Fixes issue with Content Blocker lists being enabled/disabled correctly.
22.1.2
2022/11/09
Google Play Billing Library updated to 5.0; please report any issues via Send Feedback.
— Troubleshooting Mode: https://chimbori.com/feedback/troubleshooting-mode
— Send Feedback: https://chimbori.app/send-feedback
21.2.2
2022/09/28
In response to your feedback, we’ve changed a few things around!
— ✨ Brand New Share Screen: You can now share links from other apps to open in the right Lite App in Hermit.
— 🐞 Fixed back button navigation issues on some sites where the first page was being skipped.
— Frameless Mode can be enabled even when Swipe Gestures are disabled (just remember that the only way to open Lite App Settings will be through the main app)
— Quick Settings sidebar no longer stays open after going back/forward.
21.1.2
2022/09/12
✨ Lots of design updates for a fresh, modern look.
— Updated for Android 13 Tiramisu
— Optimized for tablets & large displays
— Bug fixed: Opening certain links clicked in other apps would load the home page of a Lite App instead of the clicked link.
20.3.6
2022/06/10
Hermit is a browser, it’s in the app name! Don’t just post reviews saying it’s a browser! 😎 https://hermit.chimbori.com/features/compare
— 👑 Block tracking parameters from URLs! (Premium feature)
— Download and use higher-quality icons wherever available
— Auto-discover feeds when adding new Lite Apps
— Tablet-optimized layouts for many screens
— Downloads: New fixes for mis-configured servers that send blank filenames