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Ulaa
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Ulaa

by Zoho Corporation

Ulaa - Private, Secure, and Superfast Browser

Free๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ93%utilitiesChennai, Tamil Nadu
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About This App

Ulaa is a privacy-first web browser built by Zoho Corporation out of Chennai, India. Launched globally in early 2025, it's built on Chromium (the same open-source engine behind Chrome) but strips out Google's tracking infrastructure entirely. Zoho's promise is straightforward: no browsing data collected, no data sold to advertisers, no anonymized statistics gathered unless you opt in. The browser won the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge from the Ministry of Electronics and IT. The built-in ad blocker goes beyond banner removal โ€” it intercepts crypto miners, malware domains, social trackers, cookie consent pop-ups, and cryptocurrency mining scripts. By default, Ulaa disables DNS prefetching (which leaks browsing data to ISPs) and turns off motion sensors to prevent device fingerprinting. Five specialized browsing modes โ€” Work, Personal, Kids, Developer, and Open Season โ€” each with different privacy and content settings, let users separate contexts without switching profiles. Built-in productivity tools include a tab manager, time tracker, note-taking panel, and task reminders. Ulaa is completely free with no paid tiers, no premium upsells, and no ads. Chrome extensions are compatible since Ulaa uses the Chromium engine. Compared to Chrome (which monetizes your browsing data), Firefox (privacy-focused but slower), and Brave (privacy browser with its own ad network), Ulaa offers Zoho's unique position: a profitable company that doesn't need browser data for revenue, making the privacy promise more credible. Best suited for privacy-conscious users, Zoho ecosystem customers (seamless integration with Zoho Mail, CRM, etc.), and anyone tired of Chrome's data collection. The browser is lighter on memory and battery than Chrome, making it good for older hardware. Users needing a massive extension library or deep customization may find the ecosystem smaller than Chrome or Firefox. Some high-security websites may not function properly with aggressive privacy settings enabled.

Information updated 1 years ago

App Details

Company
Zoho Corporation
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Category
utilities
Pricing
Free
Twitter
@UlaaBrowser
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93%Highly Swadeshi

Zoho Corporation

Honest Review

4.6/5 on Google Play Store (33,050 ratings) ยท Last verified 2026-09-08

What works well

  • +No ad targeting and no data sales โ€” though Zoho's EULA discloses basic usage telemetry (browser version, OS, device configuration) collected by default
  • +Aggressive built-in ad blocker stops ads, crypto miners, malware domains, and social trackers
  • +Five specialized browsing modes (Work, Personal, Kids, Developer, Open Season) for context separation
  • +Chrome extension compatibility โ€” switch from Chrome without losing your favorite extensions
  • +Won India's Web Browser Development Challenge โ€” government-recognized security credentials
  • +Lighter on memory and battery than Chrome โ€” better performance on older or low-spec devices

What needs improvement

  • -Extension library is smaller than Chrome's โ€” some niche extensions may not work
  • -Smaller user community โ€” less community support and troubleshooting resources compared to Chrome/Firefox
  • -Aggressive privacy settings can break some websites โ€” forms, logins, or payment flows may need manual whitelisting
  • -Fewer customization options for power users compared to Firefox's about:config
  • -Brand recognition is low โ€” some users may not trust a relatively new browser from an enterprise software company

Common user complaints

  • !Some websites don't render correctly with default privacy settings โ€” requires manual site-by-site whitelisting
  • !Sync features are limited compared to Chrome's ecosystem โ€” bookmarks and history sync could be smoother
  • !Mobile version feels less polished than the desktop experience
  • !No built-in VPN or Tor-like anonymity features that some privacy browsers offer
  • !Occasional UI inconsistencies โ€” some settings are hard to find or poorly labeled

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  • Indian Browsers and Search Engines in 2026: What Actually WorksIndia ran a national contest to build its own browser and Zoho won โ‚น1 crore. So why does Chrome still hold 89% of the market? An honest look at Ulaa, JioSphere, Epic and Qmamu โ€” including the one that turns out to be running on Google, and the one still advertising a feature it removed a year ago.
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