Naver Whale Browser

Feature-packed but simple & easy. Secure and supports blocking abusive ads.

NAVER Corp. · com.naver.whale

4.3 out of 5 (3 ratings) 10M+ downloads v4.0.0.2 217 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v4.0.0.2 (15983)
Updated: Oct 1, 2026 (7 days ago)
APK size: 217 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Mar 6, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 45 (9 sensitive)
Website: whale.naver.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Naver Whale Browser is an app by NAVER Corp. in the Communication category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code only for x86 32-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

Since version 2.2.3.2, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 45 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.9.14.10.

What's new in v4.0.0.2

Modify UI-related crashes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Searching in easy and fast, Syncing to every devices, Blocking abusive ads! Here is Naver Whale browser! ※QuickSearch - Without making a new tab, you can search and use website on instant panel. ※QuickBar - Swipe on bottom toolbar. QuickBar is like a bookmark bar on desktop browser. ※Scrapbook - You can save the website, images you want into Whale. - Scrapbook is the most easy way to save and re-visit the website. ※Sync - When you sign in Whale, you can sync your data like history, bookmarks on every devices. ※CleanWeb - Whale blocks abusive ads to make a fast and clean usage a web. Learn more about Naver Whale - Contact us through [email protected] - Please visit us : https://whale.naver.com - This is the from for whale, let us know your opinion : https://forum.whale.naver.com/forum/25/ ※ Required app permissions - Camera: to upload images and access Whale ON video meeting - Contacts: to provide contact information on websites - Location: to provide location information on websites - Microphone: to use your voice and access Whale ON video meeting - Nearby devices: to connect and use your bluetooth device - Phone: to make call on websites and access Whale ON video meeting Privacy Policy You can read privacy policy of Whale browser : https://whale.naver.com/legal/privacy/

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v2.2.3.2. Since v3.9.6.7 it requires Android 8.0+.

v4.0.0.2 LATEST Oct 1, 2026 217 MB TRUSTED v3.9.14.10 Sep 4, 2026 306 MB TRUSTED v3.9.14.9 Jul 23, 2026 306 MB TRUSTED v3.9.12.4 Oct 1, 2026 301.4 MB TRUSTED v3.9.6.7 Apr 15, 2026 312 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “nhn” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 1, 2026
Signed byCN=sungho park, OU=application component development team, O=nhn, L=seong nam, ST=kyoung gi do, C=KR
Signing certificate (SHA-1)08:68:8A:E1:48:F5:7B:5C:DC:3F:D6:FA:52:BC:64:9F:06:39:01:00
File MD52075863caedcc317d1a0b9b00508cf5a
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (45)

Naver Whale Browser requests 45 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Chrome device extras (custom) com.chrome.permission.DEVICE_EXTRAS
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Credential manager query candidate credentials android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_QUERY_CANDIDATE_CREDENTIALS
Credential manager set allowed providers android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ALLOWED_PROVIDERS
Credential manager set origin android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN
Current account access (custom) com.google.android.apps.now.CURRENT_ACCOUNT_ACCESS
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Foreground service camera android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Foreground service media projection android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Knox knox custom prokiosk (custom) com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CUSTOM_PROKIOSK
Knox knox custom system (custom) com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CUSTOM_SYSTEM
Knox knox restriction mgmt (custom) com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_RESTRICTION_MGMT
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.naver.whale.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Run user initiated jobs android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Tos acked (custom) com.naver.whale.TOS_ACKED
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Whale read write bookmark folders (custom) com.naver.whale.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS

Required hardware & features

Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Naver Whale Browser APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Naver Whale Browser for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 2.2.3.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.2.3.2 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Naver Whale Browser APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2075863caedcc317d1a0b9b00508cf5a.