Startpage

Start here, stay private

Startpage · com.startpage.app

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 1M+ downloads v152.0.7977.82.126 239.2 MB Android 12L+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v152.0.7977.82.126 (640126)
Updated: Oct 5, 2026 (3 days ago)
APK size: 239.2 MB
Requires: Android 12L+ (API 32)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Apr 1, 2025 (at least)
Permissions: 40 (8 sensitive)
Website: support.startpage.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Startpage is an app by Startpage in the Tools category, listed since at least April 2025. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 137.0.7151.61.57, the APK grew from 208.4 MB to 239.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 9 to 12L. It asks for 40 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 151.0.7922.108.122, it drops 1 permission: “Google Play install referrer”.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Rocket into the future of online privacy with the Startpage Private Browser app. This free app is the easiest way to search with Startpage on your mobile device. With Startpage as your built-in, default search engine, you're assured that every search is protected. Trusted by millions worldwide, Startpage ensures your privacy by deleting all personal data and IP addresses with each search, every single time. KEY FEATURES: Default Private Search: Startpage's private search engine provides users with detailed knowledge panels, instant answers, localized maps, and comprehensive image, video, and news search results—all without tracking or storing any search history. Clear All Tabs & Browsing History: Prevent privacy risks and cover your tracks with Zap by closing all open tabs and clearing browsing history with one button. Private Browsing: Startpage's Anonymous View feature lets you visit websites anonymously from your search results. Confidently browse in total privacy. Your location, IP address, DNS masked. Private Tabs: Securely open and manage multiple private tabs. Private Maps: Explore local results without revealing your actual location. Unprofiled Search Results: Experience search without biases. Startpage delivers unprofiled results, ensuring a fair and impartial exploration of the web. Avoid Targeted Ads: Startpage prevents targeted search ads and invasive 3rd-party retargeting ads. Strict European Privacy Standards: Trust in privacy that adheres to the highest European standards. Startpage prioritizes your data protection in line with rigorous GDPR privacy regulations. Take control of your online privacy today! Startpage has been trusted since 2006 by millions of users worldwide to protect privacy and provide best-in-class search results. Download the Startpage private browsing app for free and redefine your private search and browsing experience.

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v137.0.7151.61.57. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v149.0.7827.59.115 it requires Android 12L+.

v152.0.7977.82.126 LATEST Oct 5, 2026 239.2 MB TRUSTED v151.0.7922.108.122 Sep 11, 2026 239.1 MB TRUSTED v150.0.7871.63.118 Sep 11, 2026 234.2 MB TRUSTED v149.0.7827.59.115 Jun 30, 2026 231.4 MB TRUSTED v142.0.7444.48.86 Apr 21, 2026 221.8 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 5, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 5, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 5, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D5:32:16:B3:80:C9:4E:A1:03:63:3F:64:C6:A5:C3:14:66:36:E3:F7
File MD5fd38483f4745c38017f140668caa9597
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (40)

Startpage requests 40 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
App read write bookmark folders (custom) com.startpage.app.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS
Capture keyboard android.permission.CAPTURE_KEYBOARD
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 microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
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.startpage.app.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Query advanced protection mode android.permission.QUERY_ADVANCED_PROTECTION_MODE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reposition self windows android.permission.REPOSITION_SELF_WINDOWS
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
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Tos acked (custom) com.startpage.app.TOS_ACKED
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use loopback interface android.permission.USE_LOOPBACK_INTERFACE
Use pinned windowing layer android.permission.USE_PINNED_WINDOWING_LAYER
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Location android.hardware.location

Startpage APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Startpage for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 12L or later. Version 142.0.7444.48.86 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 10 and later. Get version 142.0.7444.48.86 · 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 Startpage 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 fd38483f4745c38017f140668caa9597.