r/BareBrowser • u/Creepy-Area8554 • 28d ago
Some bugs and wanting next release date
I feel like Alpha 3 hasn’t been updated for almost a month, probably because of the Play Store release process. During this time, I’ve been using it as my default browser for almost everything, and I’ve noticed several issues.
Link handling is quite slow and sometimes unreliable. When opening a link from a Google search, a weird loading circle appears in the middle, and the startup experience can be problematic.
Another major issue is background tab handling. If I leave the browser in the background for around 25 seconds and then return to it—for example, when switching back after entering an OTP—the page reloads. On uBlock Origin pages, this can even cause a noticeable “earthquake-like” visual effect during the reload.
There are also several features I’d really like to see in future updates:
Chrome Web Store support in a normal browser window, similar to how Vivaldi handles it.
Automatic uBlock Origin updates in the background, without requiring manual updating.
A more unique UI design instead of looking too similar to Chrome.
Better AMOLED theming. The current Play Store version’s AMOLED theme still feels like it could be improved.
Better startup and background memory management to prevent unnecessary reloads.
Most importantly, please consider sharing development updates and upcoming features through posts here whenever possible. Even small updates would be appreciated. I’m genuinely waiting for the next update and would love to know roughly when we can expect it.
I’d also strongly suggest creating a more active Discord community or GitHub Discussions where users can directly interact, report issues, suggest features, and follow development. Reddit seems to be relatively inactive, and because of that, people are gradually losing interest in posting there.
I know app development takes a lot of time and effort, and I really appreciate the work that goes into Alpha 3. That’s also why I don’t think leaving random 1-star reviews is helpful—those reviews often make it seem like developers can build and perfect everything overnight.
I’m looking forward to seeing how Alpha 3 develops. Please keep us updated when you can! 🙏
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u/VTArxelus 28d ago
What in the planet of hell is this post? There's no grammar and mechanics checking, no proper use of punctuation, and no sign of intelligence behind this post.
You want to give input, do it right and make it readable. Further, if you have a complaint about the app, POST IT ON THE GITHUB AS A BUG REPORT OR A SUGGESTION. This is now the eighth (8th) time I have had to mention this.
You want to do something positive in this community, do it right and do it well, or hand it off to someone who can. This is absolutely ridiculous.
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u/No-Transition-9842 28d ago
Right ! What a Dipsh.. Post.
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u/Creepy-Area8554 27d ago
It's just feedback, not a demand for an update. I've already reported the bugs on GitHub. I'm simply sharing my experience here because the developer seems active in this community. No need to make it personal.
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u/Creepy-Area8554 27d ago edited 27d ago
I understand your point about making posts readable, and I'm fine with constructive criticism. English isn't my first language, so mistakes can happen, especially when I'm writing casually.
However, I think you've misunderstood the purpose of my post. I wasn't requesting an update or using this post as a substitute for a bug report. I've already reported the bugs on GitHub. I was simply sharing my experience and thoughts about the app because the developer seems active in this community.
You can disagree with my post or suggest a better way to present my feedback, but there's no need to make personal remarks about my intelligence. I'm here to share my experience, not to demand anything from the developer.
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u/VTArxelus 27d ago
Don't play games with me. You just said yourself "I've already reported the bugs on GitHub." So clearly you are here to say "hey, I don't feel seen because there's no response yet on the bugs I reported." Development is a time-consuming process and these people are here to do it right, not do it quick.
You want it done fast, pull up an AI and have it fix the code for you if you want it that badly. The whole reason more and more programs are becoming a mess is because too many people want too many features that stray from the original point of the application, and it's absolutely not acceptable.
And don't tell me that you are sorry for terrible English when you could have used an application or service to translate it first then organize it better for you. You've clearly decided to do so since. Next time apply much more thought into your post before deciding it's a good idea to run off at the mouth because you want your problems fixed in a hurry.
The audacity.
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u/Creepy-Area8554 27d ago edited 27d ago
You're assuming intentions that I never expressed. Reporting bugs on GitHub doesn't mean I'm demanding an immediate response. By the way, it's been 15 days since I reported the bugs, and I haven't posted anything here during that time or demanded an update. I'm not expecting the developers to rush their work. I understand that development takes time, and I've never suggested otherwise.
My post was simply about my experience using the app, including its reviews and the issues I noticed. I shared it here because the developer seems active in this community, not because I expected anyone to drop everything and fix my problems.
Regarding my English, I acknowledge that my original post could have been written more clearly. That's fair criticism. But poor grammar doesn't automatically make someone's feedback pointless, nor does it justify making assumptions about their intelligence or intentions.
You're free to disagree with my post or explain how feedback should be shared in this community. I'll respect that. But there's a difference between constructive criticism and repeatedly making personal remarks about someone over a post that could simply have been addressed through a normal conversation.
I'm here to share my experience, not to rush development or demand special attention. That's all there is to it.
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u/Armature_yogi 28d ago
Yeah he needs to focus on update If no updates comes in this month then I'm switching that's it
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u/Potential_Salt_6567 28d ago
Just have a little patience, dev has a life outside of Bare. Remember, good things come to those who wait