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Startpage - Private Browser

Startpage - Private Browser

Start here, stay private

6.7K ratings
310 reviews
🔧 Utilities
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 15, 2024
  • July 22, 2026

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Developer

Startpage BV
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About

Browse the web and search privately with a built-in search engine that protects your data. It clears your history and tabs with one tap, masks your location and IP address, and provides unprofiled search results. Enjoy a secure and private online experience.

✓Private search engine
✓Clear tabs and history
✓Anonymous website visits
✓Private tabs and maps
✓Unprofiled search results
✓Avoid targeted ads
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Startpage. Based on 6.7K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Lightning-fast and responsive
  • 🔒Robust privacy and security features
  • 👍Clean and user-friendly interface
  • 🔍Accurate and relevant search results
  • 🕊️Preserves user privacy and anonymity

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍Limited search customization options
  • 🔌Lack of built-in ad blocker
  • 🔍Inconsistent search engine behavior across platforms
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What's New in Startpage

152.0.4

July 22, 2026

Enhancements and bug fixes for a smoother experience

Events

Read more about Instant Privacy Protection
Event EndedMajor Update

Instant Privacy Protection

Close all open tabs & clear browsing data with Zap

Nov 11, 2024 — Dec 11, 2024

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User reviews

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Good but

Overall good, but can’t edit bookmark names
Tony Orlando IITony Orlando II

Great browser

I have yet to find a more private and better web browser for iPhone than Startpage. It includes an actually private incognito mode, and a handy zap button. Would recommend
Th3b3nn7Th3b3nn7

Disappointed

Startpage used to be my favorite browser but I just deleted the app off my iPhone because anonymous view is no longer working. This started happening a month or so ago. I wonder what they did to cause this because I haven’t made any changes on my end…
Laal LipsLaal Lips

Still the Best

5⭐️

Please add a search button “🔍” to the bottom tool bar to make it easier to initiate a search using the keyboard when address bar is on top. Thank you.
rMr.G.rMr.G.

Group tabs?

Overall I am so happy with Startpage! I just wish there was a way to group tabs (i.e. video games, books, TTRPGs, research, etc)
HatauriHatauri
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Pages not loading properly

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when searching from iOS home screen

Bug

Anonymous view failing to load images/thumbnails

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to export bookmarks and reading lists

Feature

One-tap history/data clearing

Feature

Option to set default private browsing mode

Feature

StartMail app integration

Feature

FAQ

What does the Startpage Private Browser app do?

This app provides a private browsing experience on your mobile device. It integrates Startpage, a privacy-focused search engine, as the default. This ensures your searches are protected, your personal data and IP addresses are deleted with each search, and you can browse websites anonymously.

What are the key privacy features of this app?

Key features include private search results without tracking, the ability to clear all tabs and browsing history with one button, Anonymous View for visiting websites privately, private tabs and maps, and unprofiled search results. It also helps avoid targeted ads and adheres to strict European privacy standards.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the Startpage Private Browser app is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted and private browsing experience.

How does this app protect my location and IP address?

The app's Anonymous View feature masks your location, IP address, and DNS when you visit websites from your search results. This ensures that your online activity is not tied back to your personal identity or location, providing a high level of privacy.

What kind of search results can I expect?

You can expect detailed knowledge panels, instant answers, localized maps, and comprehensive image, video, and news search results. These results are unprofiled, meaning they are not biased by your past search history or personal data, offering a fair and impartial exploration of the web.