Search curated websites, blogs, and RSS feeds completely offline and privately.
About this app
Offline Web Search is a privacy-first, lightweight tool that lets you search and browse a curated index of websites, blogs, developer hubs, and RSS feeds—completely offline.
By querying a local, highly structured database directly on your device, Offline Web Search does not use tracking, cookies, ads, and search engine bloat. It's the perfect companion for developers, privacy advocates, and anyone looking for a clean, fast web directory.
Key Features: - Offline & Private: No remote search queries, tracking, or profiling. Search history is stored securely on your device. Does not use Cloud, does not sell your data, does not require you to set up any docker apps - Curated Web Directory: Instantly search through a catalog of quality domains, developer resources, and independent blogs. - Custom Database Support: Import your own JSON or SQLite databases to curate, update, or swap search indexes as you see fit. - RSS & Feeds: Easy discover feeds for popular platforms like GitHub commits/releases, Reddit subreddits, and YouTube channels. - Flexible Layouts: Customize your workspace with Standard list, Search Engine style (inline links), or Gallery view (rich previews). - Smart Metadata & Filters: View star ratings, status codes, age tags, and dead links (indicated by a skull overlay). - Safe Content Controls: Set age limits to obfuscate adult or restricted results dynamically.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Piotr Zieliński.
What's New in v1.0.5
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - http links can be read without a problem
- - entry preview improvements
Version history
Jul 15, 2026 · 14.3 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 7
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - http links can be read without a problem
- - entry preview improvements
SHA-256 4dce14840279d521ba8608b51aaada1cf4a00b6ac1458f86c3636acbf130d38d
Jul 13, 2026 · 14.3 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 6
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Added display of link content type
- - Reading RSS data works for youtube feed links
SHA-256 9b6b9acc1eea3999223b19c2105bd3ec3d5df057eeb7f344c931378956093474
Jul 10, 2026 · 14.3 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 5
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 268b9bf4a6b6dbd4b7ddf6dcc6a2b95e36b34fb93479d52ddb7bf6fa94197e23
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
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How to roll back to an earlier version
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SHA-256 Hash
4dce14840279d521ba8608b51aaada1cf4a00b6ac1458f86c3636acbf130d38d
Signing certificate
42eccc9b717a05013f3be1222dc576f60f255d699dee79a8bf245f864eaea2fc
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