Nowadays, many services prefer to have an app, and the number of apps installed on smartphones is increasing. Some services even require you to install their app in order to use them. In fact, a mini program or a web version would be sufficient.

xiaoz's principle is to use browsers and mini programs on mobile phones as much as possible and avoid installing unnecessary apps (excluding essential apps for daily use). So, I don't know how many people still use mobile browsers. Today, I recommend a Chromium-based Android browser, Kiwi.

Kiwi Browser Screenshots

What makes Kiwi different?

Although Chrome also has a mobile version, its functionality is limited. Chrome on mobile can't be described as simple, but rather rudimentary. While Chrome is my main browser on PC, I mainly use Kiwi and Via on my phone.

There are two aspects of Kiwi that satisfy me. First, it has a built-in webpage translation feature (thanks to the Chromium engine). Second, it supports the Chrome Web Store, which means you can install any extensions you want on your mobile browser, such as uBlock ad blocker, Bitwarden password manager, and various Tampermonkey scripts.

Installing Kiwi Browser

I searched for "Kiwi" in the Xiaomi App Store but couldn't find it. If you can access the internet, you can search for "Kiwi" on Google Play or visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiwibrowser.browser&hl=en&gl=US (Note: You will need to use a VPN).

Installing Extensions on Kiwi Browser

Simply visit the Chrome Web Store on Kiwi Browser: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions and install your favorite extensions.

Summary

1. Kiwi Browser is based on the Chromium engine and inherits its simplicity and speed.
2. Kiwi Browser can install Chrome extensions.
3. One drawback of Kiwi Browser is that it doesn't support QR code scanning, but the latest version of Via browser has addressed this issue.
4. You can also try Via browser, another lightweight browser.

(Note: This translation is done by an AI language model and may not be 100% accurate.