1.26
2026-05-24
• New Features and Improvements
We added fast scrolling to the browser screen and Tab list. You can now swipe the scroll bar to quickly move to any position in a page or list.
We improved ad blocking. In Settings, you can choose the ad-blocking strength from “OFF / Light / Standard / Strong.” You can also change ad-blocking settings for each site from the ad-block icon on the left side of the address bar or from the More menu. The Standard setting has been tuned to be less aggressive to help prevent layout issues.
We added a bug report form. If you encounter issues such as buttons not responding, please contact us from the bottom of the site-specific ad-block settings page, or from “Report a Bug” in Settings.
We improved the behavior when tapping the top of the screen to return to the top of the current view.
We updated the ad-blocking configuration file.
• Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
We made minor improvements, including revisions to inquiry text, and improved overall usability and stability.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.25
2026-05-04
• New Features and Improvements
We added Backup and Restore. You can save Tabs, Bookmarks, browsing history, Search history, and more as a backup file (.kbbak), then choose the items you need to restore. We recommend saving backups outside the app, such as iCloud Drive or Google Drive.
We added a Search history display setting. You can now choose whether to show recent Search keyword history as suggestions when the Search input field is empty.
We added a setting for the Trends new badge. You can choose whether to show the new dot on the Search icon when there are unread Trend updates.
We restored the feature that lets you tap the top of the screen to return to the top of the page.
We improved the Trends display on the Home screen, and up to 30 items are now shown initially.
We adjusted the panel behavior when creating a Home Tab so it appears more naturally.
We updated the ad-blocking configuration file.
• Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
We fixed minor issues and improved overall stability and performance.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.24
2026-04-07
• New Features and Improvements
Added a display setting for the “Compact Tab Bar” to the Mini Panel. When you turn on “Show related tabs in compact view” under “Tab Bar” in Settings, tabs related to the current Tab are displayed more clearly even in compact view.
Improved country selection on the Home screen. The selected country is now retained until you close the app.
Improved the Tab list display. We enhanced the readability of titles and segments, and also reviewed the conditions for when Sticky (fixed display) appears.
Improved panel display behavior. When “Hide on Scroll” is turned off, the display position now stays fixed even while scrolling. We also reviewed scroll behavior on the Home screen (panel/toolbar).
Strengthened the ad-blocking feature and updated the configuration files to the latest version.
• Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
Adjusted the position of toast messages and improved interference with the panel and the Tab list footer. We also fixed minor issues such as a title issue on the move screen and implemented crash prevention measures.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have any feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.23
2026-03-09
• New Features and Improvements
We added “Trends (Rising Keywords)” to the Home screen.
It supports rankings and region selection, and you can use the long-press menu to “Open in New Group / Open in Same Group / Subgroup / Private / Copy / Share” and more.
Trends currently update 2–3 times per day, and we will gradually increase the update frequency over time.
We improved the Tab list. We refreshed the grouped view and sticky design, making the first root easier to follow while scrolling and easier to tap.
We improved usability in the Search screen (including better visibility for the clear button in the input field).
• Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
We fixed minor issues and added crash fixes to improve overall stability and performance.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.22
2026-02-18
• New Features and Improvements
- We improved downloads and PDFs. Restoring downloaded files is now more reliable, and PDFs now show a current page/total pages indicator. Scrolling while zoomed in is also improved.
- We optimized the layout for iPad Split View. Layout decisions are now based on screen width to improve readability in split-screen.
- We improved login behavior on some websites (including better compatibility when ad blocking is enabled).
- We improved Search. In the Search screen, you can now tap the favicon to switch the search engine.
- We improved the startup experience.
- We made Find in Page easier to use. Highlighting and scrolling behavior are improved.
- We improved the toolbar and overall display.
- We adjusted the address bar display.
• Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
We improved overall stability and performance with crash fixes, stronger self-repair for Tab restore, layout fixes, and optimizations for Search and preview processing.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.21
2026-01-20
• New Features & Improvements
Added Find in Page. You can now search within web pages, and also while viewing PDFs.
Added Search to Tab List / Closed Tabs / History. Quickly find the Tab or history entry you need.
Improved Tab Map. Adjusted node background colors to make it easier to read.
Made buttons easier to tap across sub screens. We expanded tap targets to improve usability, and revised some segments to be disabled in certain cases (such as while editing) to prevent accidental taps.
Fixed display issues when switching between Light / Dark, improved button areas in Tab List and more, and updated ad-blocking data (JSON) as well.
• Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements
Fixed minor issues, including a problem on the destination selection screen, and further improved overall stability.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.19
2025-12-30
• New Features and Improvements
We added a new toolbar feature. Swipe horizontally to show the tab bar (tab map), then quickly jump to a root Tab based on where you swipe.
We improved the Tab list. Swipe actions have been updated: swipe right to move, swipe left to close.
We improved the Closed Tabs list. Swipe right to delete, swipe left to restore, and you can also delete/restore from the long-press menu (tap-to-restore has been removed).
We made Search history easier to use. Your Search terms are shown in a list, and you can remove items with × (up to 30 items).
• Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
We improved how Tabs and History are saved to help prevent slowdowns and freezes. We also fixed issues with restore on launch, incorrect Tab counts, and display colors/title updates to improve overall stability.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.18
2025-11-25
- New features and improvements
Added a “ZOOM” feature that lets you zoom in and out of web pages. We also refined the design and position of toast messages to improve visibility.
The toolbar’s “Tab List” now supports displaying tab counts of three digits or more and shows an animation whenever the number changes. The tab count on the Tab List screen is also updated instantly when tabs are added or removed.
We reviewed haptic feedback and optimized vibrations when selecting tabs, adding tabs, and when a tab deletion error occurs.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Fixed minor issues and further improved app stability.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have any feedback or requests, please share them with us in a review.
1.17
2025-10-24
• New Features & Improvements
Tab ordering is now even easier to follow.
Tabs opened via long-pressing a link or by copying a Tab now appear immediately to the right of the original Tab.
If you continue opening from the same original Tab, new Tabs are automatically added to the end of that chain so related Tabs line up neatly.
(Applies to: “Top Group” / “Same Group”. Note: Tabs opened into a “Subgroup” are still added to the end of that Subgroup as before.)
Updated ad-blocking rules.
• Bug Fixes & Stability
Fixed minor issues and further improved app stability.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.16
2025-09-30
• New Features & Improvements
We optimized the Tab Bar’s update method for smoother visuals during interaction.
We refined how the Tab Bar opens and closes—now it switches faster with a swipe, and smaller swipe distances are recognized.
When you reach the top of a page, a follow-up downward swipe will show the Tab Bar (active for 2 seconds).
We updated the ad-blocking rules.
• Bug Fixes & Stability
We fixed minor issues and further improved app stability.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.15
2025-09-09
• New Features & Improvements
In this update, we strengthened ad blocking and set it to be enabled by default on first install.
With a revised application method, page rendering feels snappier. Please enable ad blocking in Settings to use this feature.
When scrolling root Tabs, the node Tab tree for inactive Tabs now appears as a pop-up, making the tree structure easier to follow.
You can now quickly tidy up by deleting items with a horizontal swipe in the Tab list (Open Tabs).
We added a Reload button to the Address Bar for faster access to common actions.
We now support internationalized domain names (IDN), enabling smooth access to Japanese and other multilingual domains.
• Bug Fixes & Stability
We fixed minor issues and further improved app stability.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.14
2025-08-21
• New Features & Improvements
In this update, we added a long-press action to toolbar buttons.
Long-pressing the Tab list shows the Tab Bar, and Back/Forward opens a history pop-up.
Additionally, when you scroll an open Tab, root Tabs are now shown with “StickyStack,” making the tree structure easier to understand.
• Bug Fixes & Stability
We fixed minor issues and further improved app stability.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and stability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.13
2025-07-14
• New Features & Improvements
In this update, you can now set KeepBrowser as your default browser.
You can also open pages in KeepBrowser directly from the share menu, making integration with other apps even more convenient.
We’ve updated our ad-blocking rules and improved the messages and Toast design shown while blocking ads.
• Bug Fixes & Stability
We fixed minor issues and further improved app stability.
Keep Browser is always working to improve performance and reliability. If you have feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.12
2025-04-29
- New Features and Improvements
- In this version, we’ve optimized performance for the latest environment.
- Updated AdBlock definitions and language files to improve ad-blocking and multilingual support.
- Reviewed toolbar/tab bar behavior to fix display glitches and misalignment during vertical scrolling.
- Revamped the sharing menu for PDFs, images, and other files to match Safari’s operation.
- Added support for downloading files from external storage such as Google Drive, and enabled selecting all files in the Downloads folder.
- Optimized the share-menu popover design on iPad.
- Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
- Fixed minor bugs and further enhanced app stability.
Keep Browser is constantly working to improve performance and stability. If you have any feedback or requests, please let us know in a review.
1.11
2024-11-12
- New features and improvements
This update improves the color scheme of inactive Tabs in Private mode and Dark mode, making them easier to view.
The color scheme of the toolbar, address bar, and Tab bar has been adjusted to enhance overall visual consistency.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Fixed crash issues to enhance the stability of the app.
Keep Browser strives to improve app speed and stability. Please send us your feedback, suggestions, and reviews.
1.10
2024-10-06
- New features and improvements
This update enhances the usability of the app. The tab bar and toolbar operations have become even smoother.
Improved scrolling performance: The address bar and toolbar now switch seamlessly during drag operations.
Toolbar design update: We removed the border for a cleaner design.
Added a new compact view for the tab bar: This new compact mode makes it easier to navigate, even with limited screen space.
Increased flexibility: You can now display the tab bar by tapping or swiping.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Fixed some bugs and improved app performance.
- Other improvements
Made small enhancements to improve the user experience.
Keep Browser strives to improve app speed and stability. Please send us your feedback, suggestions, and reviews.
1.8
2024-08-09
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Fixed some bugs and improved app performance.
- Other improvements
Made small enhancements to improve user experience.
Keep Browser strives to improve app speed and stability. Please send us your feedback, suggestions, and reviews.
1.7
2024-07-15
- Improved Dark Mode and Private Mode.
- Fixed bugs.
Keep Browser strives to improve app speed and stability. Please send us your feedback, suggestions, and reviews.
1.6
2024-06-18
- Added support for Dark Mode.
- Added support for Private Mode theme colors.
- Added support for PC Mode display.
- Fixed bugs.
Keep Browser strives to improve app speed and stability. Please send us your feedback, suggestions, and reviews.
1.5
2024-05-07
- Added Keep Mode.
- When Keep Mode is enabled, links tapped in this tab will open as new tabs within the Subgroup. However, some links may be excluded.
- Improved the behavior of PIP video playback (background playback of videos).
- Added a tab bar display status icon to the simplified toolbar, which shows whether the tab bar is opened from the top of the page.
- Increased the width of open tabs to make information more visible.
- Addressed an issue where no sound is produced under certain conditions.
- Reduced app memory consumption and enhanced page loading performance for a smoother browsing experience.
Keep Browser continues to strive for faster speeds and more stable performance. We welcome your feedback, requests, and encourage you to leave reviews and ratings.
1.2
2024-02-25
- In this version, we have improved page loading speed, fixed bugs, and added Yandex as a search engine.
- If you experience slow page loading when ad blocking is enabled, please use without applying ad block.
Keep Browser is committed to improving app speed and ensuring stability. Please do not hesitate to send us your feedback, requests, reviews, and ratings.