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13 | The Arc Browser integrates web browsing and applications/features to be an "operating system for the web." **The browser requires an account to use.**
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15 | Arc ships with its own in-built apps and has official integrations for third parties, such as Notion and WhatsApp. It uses vertical tabs by default and allows users to customize their experience (via CSS, HTML, and JavaScript) using its "Boosts" feature.
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17 | Arc is built using Swift but maintains a Chromium code base.
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19 | * [Download](https://arc.net/)
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2 | Title: Avast Secure Browser | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Avast Secure Browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Avast Secure Browser
12 |
13 | The Avast Secure Browser is a Chromium fork maintained by developers at Avast, a large antivirus company. Its Chromium codebase is open source, but the extensions that ship out as defaults with the browser are proprietary _and_ closed source.
14 |
15 | * [Download](https://www.avast.com/secure-browser)
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21 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
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23 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: N/A
24 |
25 | A look into what the Avast Secure Browser offers: Review
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27 | **Note:** Avast and its subsidiaries have been implicated in using its products to collect user demographics and browsing history. This data has/was sold to various third parties.
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2 | Title: Badwolf | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Badwolf in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Badwolf
12 |
13 | Badwolf is an open source browser based on WebKit developed and primarily maintained by Ianodan. It has support for WebKitGTK native extensions and its interface is customizable/extensible via CSS.
14 |
15 | Badwolf is a minimalist browser with JavaScript disabled by default. It is only available for Linux - though it has support for BSD-based systems.
16 |
17 | * [Download](https://hacktivis.me/projects/badwolf)
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2 | Title: Brave | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on the Brave browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Brave
12 |
13 | The Brave browser is an extensive fork of Chromium that either proxies or removes certain Google services and server callbacks from the source code. It was first launched in 2016 by a former employee of Mozilla.
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15 | Brave browser has a "Tor" tabs feature, while it does use the Tor network as a proxy, it does not provide the same level of privacy and anonymity inherent to using the Tor browser. Brave also has "forgetful browsing," and an opt-in, built-in cryptocurrency wallet using the Basic Attention Token (BAT) ecosystem.
16 |
17 | As of February 2024, Brave has started rolling out its AI assistant, "Leo," to the Brave browser on certain platforms.
18 |
19 | * [Download](https://brave.com/download/)
20 | * [privacytests.org](https://privacytests.org)
21 | * [privacyguides.org](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/desktop-browsers/#brave)
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27 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
28 |
29 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: **Recommended** ([Windows](https://avoidthehack.com/best-privacy-browsers-windows-10) | [Linux/macOS](https://avoidthehack.com/best-linux-macos-privacy-browsers) | [iOS](https://avoidthehack.com/best-privacy-browsers-ios) | [Android](https://avoidthehack.com/best-privacy-browsers-android))
30 |
31 | A brief dive into Brave, its background connections, and other: Review
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33 | **Note:** The company behind the Brave browser has been implicated in a couple of privacy-related scandals, such as the affiliate link injection scandal.
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2 | Title: Bromite | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Bromite in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Bromite
12 |
13 | Bromite is a Chromium fork with native adblocking capabilities. It also has many privacy enhancements enabled by default.
14 |
15 | Bromite is only available for Android.
16 |
17 | * [Download](https://github.com/bromite/bromite)
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24 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
25 |
26 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: N/A
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28 | **Note:** This browser appears to no longer be maintained. It is missing years of bug fixes/security updates.
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2 | Title: Cromite | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Cromite in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Cromite
12 |
13 | Cromite is a fork - and successor - of the defunct Bromite. It has built-in support for adblocking and an "eye for privacy." Its goals include limiting "features" built into the browser used for tracking users' habits and limiting the integration between the browser and the vendor/developer.
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15 | * [Download](https://github.com/uazo/cromite)
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2 | Title: Comodo Dragon | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Comodo Dragon in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Comodo Dragon
12 |
13 | Comodo Dragon is a Chromium fork maintained by Comodo, a cybersecurity/antivirus company. Dragon is a sister-browser to IceDragon.
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15 | * [Download](https://www.comodo.com/home/browsers-toolbars/browser.php)
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2 | Title: DuckDuckGo Mobile Browser | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on DuckDuckGo Mobile Browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: DuckDuckGo Mobile Browser
12 |
13 | The same company (DuckDuckGo) behind the private search engine of the same name develops and maintains the DuckDuckGo Mobile Browser. It is based on WebKit (iOS) and Blink (Android), using the WebView of the mobile operating system.
14 |
15 | The DuckDuckGo _Mobile_ browser is only available for iOS and Android. DuckDuckGo Mobile browser includes information about visited websites from other privacy-focused projects, such as TOSDR.
16 |
17 | * [Download](https://duckduckgo.com/app)
18 | * [privacytests.org](https://privacytests.org)
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24 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
25 |
26 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: N/A
27 |
28 | A brief look into the blocking abilities of the DuckDuckGo Mobile Browser: Review
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2 | Title: Epic Browser | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Epic Browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Epic Browser
12 |
13 | Epic Browser is a partially open source Chromium fork maintained by Hidden Reflex; users wishing to see Epic's entire codebase must request the source code from the developers (it is not published publicly, with the exception of Chromium itself).
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15 | * [Download](https://epicbrowser.com/)
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2 | Title: Falkon | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Falkon in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Falkon
12 |
13 | Falkon is an open-source browser built on the QtWebEngine (previously known as QupZilla). Falkon is a KDE project. The native adblocker in Falkon is a fork of uBlock Origin, a wide spectrum tracker blocker.
14 |
15 | Falkon has its own extensions "store" for the browser.
16 |
17 | * [Download](https://www.falkon.org/download/)
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2 | Title: Firedragon | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Firedragon in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Firedragon
12 |
13 | Firedragon is borrows some tweaks from the Librewolf browser, uses SearX for the default search engine provider, and incorporates patches from Gentoo, Ubuntu, and Debian.
14 |
15 | Firedragon is primarily intended for use with Garuda Linux, but can be built from source or found in the Chaotic-AUR repository.
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17 | * [Download](https://dr460nf1r3.org/projects/firedragon/)
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2 | Title: Firefox | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on the Firefox browser listed in the private comparison tool
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8 |
9 | # More information: Firefox
10 | Firefox originally forked from the defunct "Mozilla browser" in **2004**. Firefox also includes in-browser translations and a feature to auto-close cookie banners as of version. Firefox has a vast library of browser plugins, called "Add-ons," and the developer, Mozilla, maintains a website for add-on download.
11 |
12 | Firefox serves as the upstream for most Gecko-based browsers, including privacy-hardened forks such as Librewolf and speed-oriented forks like Waterfox. Older Gecko codebase has also spawned hard-forks that no longer explicitly rely on Firefox as an upstream provider such as Pale Moon.
13 |
14 | * [Download](https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/browsers/)
15 | * [privacytests.org](https://privacytests.org/)
16 | * [privacyguides.org](https://www.privacyguides.org/desktop-browsers/#firefox)
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20 |
21 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
22 |
23 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: **Recommended** ([Linux/macOS](https://avoidthehack.com/best-linux-macos-privacy-browsers) | [Windows](https://avoidthehack.com/best-privacy-browsers-windows-10))
24 |
25 | Default Firefox still leaves a lot on the table when it comes to privacy. To reach its "true" privacy potential, Firefox must be "hardened" or tweaked: Harden Firefox
26 |
27 | **Note:** Mozilla tracks downloads of Firefox with a unique ID.
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2 | Title: Floorp | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Floorp in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Floorp
12 |
13 | Floorp is a Firefox fork. In addition to the browser being open source, so is the build environment.
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15 | * [Download](https://floorp.app/en/download/)
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2 | Title: Firefox Focus | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Firefox Focus in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Firefox Focus
12 |
13 | **Not the same as Firefox Mobile or Fennec.**
14 |
15 | Firefox Focus is a variant of Firefox (Mobile) maintained by Mozilla. It started off as a tracker blocker for iOS devices in 2015 before evolving into a standalone browser circa 2016.
16 |
17 | Firefox Focus is a minimalist browser, lacking common browser features such as tabs and tab management. It also functions exclusively in a "private browsing" mode where history and cookies are deleted when the browser is closed. It has a lightweight footprint.
18 |
19 | Firefox Focus is only available for mobile devices on iOS or Android. On iOS, Firefox Focus can integrate its blocking capabilities with Safari.
20 |
21 | * [Download](https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/browsers/mobile/focus/)
22 | * [privacytests.org](https://privacytests.org)
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28 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
29 |
30 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: **Recommended** ([iOS](https://avoidthehack.com/best-privacy-browsers-ios))
31 |
32 | A dive into Firefox Focus, its minimalism, and its privacy features: Review
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34 | **Note:** For _most_ users, Firefox Focus may be too minimalist. It is generally recommended as a secondary browser.
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2 | Title: Ghostery Dawn | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Ghostery Dawn in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Ghostery Dawn
12 |
13 | Ghostery Dawn is a Firefox fork built and maintained by Ghostery GmBH. It is part of a suite offered by Ghostery. Ghostery Dawn comes with an ad/tracker blocker enabled by default and the default search provider is set to Ghostery Private Search.
14 |
15 | Ghostery Dawn is separate from the Ghostery ad/tracker blocker available as a browser plugin for Firefox, and Chromium-based browsers.
16 |
17 | * [Download](https://www.ghostery.com/ghostery-private-browser)
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2 | Title: Icecat | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Icecat in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Icecat
12 |
13 | Icecat (GNU Icecat) is the GNU version of the Firefox browser, made up of only free software and a less restrictive license. Icecat includes privacy protections such as LibreJS, JShelter, and fingerprinting countermeasures.
14 |
15 | Icecat is _officially_ only available for GNU/Linux systems. The project does not distribute binaries.
16 |
17 | **Note:** An unofficial website hosting Windows and macOS version exists but is not officially endorsed by GNU.
18 |
19 | * [Download](https://www.gnu.org/software/gnuzilla/)
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2 | Title: Comodo IceDragon | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Comodo IceDragon in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Comodo IceDragon
12 |
13 | Comodo IceDragon is a Gecko (Firefox) fork maintained by Comodo, a cybersecurity/antivirus company. IceDragon is a sister-browser to Dragon.
14 |
15 | * [Download](https://www.comodo.com/home/browsers-toolbars/browser.php)
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2 | Title: Ice Raven | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Ice Raven in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Ice Raven
12 |
13 | Ice Raven is a Firefox fork available for Android. It is primarily maintained by core developers under the "Ice Raven Project." Ice Raven has support for about:config options and support for extensions.
14 |
15 | Ice Raven strips telemetry and proprietary code from its source code. Its primary goal is to provide the user with a high number of customization options.
16 |
17 | **Note:** Ice Raven is only available for Android.
18 |
19 | * [Download](https://github.com/fork-maintainers/iceraven-browser/releases)
20 |
21 |
12 |
13 | # Welcome to the Private Browser Comparison Tool
14 |
15 | Use the Privacy Browser Comparison Tool to compare key points/features of different privacy browsers. This table is **interactive** and can be searched and locally exported to **Excel** or any spreadsheet software capable of working with `.xlsx` files.
16 |
17 | **Note:** This tool requires JavaScript to run.
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106 | ## Legend
107 | dash (-) = N/A
108 |
109 | **"must be enabled"** = feature is present, but not enabled by default
110 |
111 | ? = unknown/information missing (feel free to open an issue with the appropriate information)
112 |
113 | _A [detailed how-to guide](https://avoidthehack.com/how-to-bct) for maximizing use of this table is available._
114 |
115 |
116 | ## Overview
117 | Not all privacy browsers are built the same; as such they don't deliver the exact same results. However, many users may find that a private browser doesn't fulfill their goals for any reason. Most browser download pages focus on their own unique features when compared to the competition.
118 |
119 | This tool aims to paint an as-complete-as-possible picture of the different privacy browsers out there before users commit to a download/install.
120 |
121 | This privacy browser comparison tool aims to be easily readable and usable for all users, regardless of personal technical expertise.
122 |
123 | **Note:** Browsers listed in this table are not specifically recommended by avoidthehack.com _unless_ indicated under the more information column ("avoidthehack" weigh-ins). The data in this table is provided as-is for warranty purposes.
124 |
125 |
126 |
FAQ
127 |
128 | ### Where can I view more information about the browsers listed here?
129 | Under the "+" or "plus sign" column (the left most column), click the plus sign for the corresponding browser. Each "more information" page for each browser features a link to the browser's last known official website and/or download/repository pages.
130 |
131 | If this information has changed, but isn't reflected here, then please open an issue on the [Private Browser Comparison Tool GitHub page](https://github.com/avoidthehack/Private-Browsers-Table/issues).
132 |
133 | ### Where can I download the browsers listed here?
134 | 1. Under the "+" column (left-most column in the table), click the plus sign for the corresponding browser.
135 | 2. Click the "Download" button on the browser's "Details" page.
136 |
137 | ### Where is Chrome, Edge, Safari?
138 | Traditionally, these browsers aren't classified as "private" browsers. While they can be hardened to _some_ degree, it's generally recommended to migrate from these browsers when possible to do so.
139 |
140 | This is because the hardening process with these browsers can be tedious, requiring many different tweaks in different locations. Some settings may not be "Accessible" unless one is willing to edit code or go to more extreme measures. There is also the issue of silent automatic updates rolling back your changes to the new version's default.
141 |
142 | If you're not familiar with the perils of using browsers like Microsoft and Google Chrome, then please get familiar with how these browsers are terrible for privacy @ the [avoidthehack Privacy Browsers page](https://avoidthehack.com/tools/privacy-browsers)
143 |
144 | **Note:** Migrating from Safari on iOS is "limited" due to all third-party browsers on iOS forced to use WebKit (the same rendering engine as Safari). In some cases, it may be best to use Safari on iOS due to fingerprinting issues, while taking care to [tweak some settings](https://avoidthehack.com/configure-safari-privacy-ios).
145 |
146 | ### Where is TOR?
147 | Since TOR is configured to run on the onion (Tor) network, this makes it a completely different animal from just about every browser found here. This isn't necessarily an overly "good" or "bad" thing - just that TOR is _different enough_ to not be included here.
148 |
149 | TOR has many unique characteristics about and surrounding it, especially the technology behind the `.onion` network and its relay hops. TOR can be used to browse the clearnet, deepweb, and the "darknet."
150 |
151 | TOR is generally recommended as the de facto standard for users looking to be **anonymous** while browsing. The browsers listed here may provide some privacy or security benefits, but generally do not provide anonymity.
152 |
153 | More information on TOR:
154 | * [Official TOR Project](https://www.torproject.org/)
155 |
156 | ### Where can I find recommended browsers?
157 | When clicking the "+" or plus sign in the "+" (more information) column, some browsers may have a listed "recommended" status by avoidthehack. This means these browsers are recommended by avoidthehack.
158 |
159 | For a curated list of recommended browsers, visit the [Privacy Browsers page](https://avoidthehack.com/tools/privacy-browsers) on avoidthehack.com
160 |
161 | ### Wait... what exactly is a privacy/privacy-oriented browser?
162 |
163 | Privacy (or privacy-oriented browsers) respect the user's privacy and also take steps to help preserve the user's privacy when surfing the internet. Different privacy browsers implement different ways to accomplish both of these.
164 |
165 | For more information, give "[What is a Privacy-Oriented Browser?](https://avoidthehack.com/what-is-a-privacy-focused-browser)" on avoidthehack.com a read.
166 |
167 | ### X browser is in alpha/beta, why isn't it listed?
168 | Alpha or beta software is very volatile and often changes quickly. Additionally, many alpha and beta projects big and small are regularly abandoned. Browsers listed here are "mature enough" (typically version 1.0) and tend to not be as volatile.
169 |
170 | ### Where can I get a .csv file for this table?
171 | As of July 2023, the previously hosted .csv file was deleted. Users are free to use the "copy" or "Export to Excel" buttons to create their own .csv file.
172 |
173 | ### How do I make a suggestion to this table/related pages?
174 | The entirety of this subsite/tool is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/avoidthehack/Private-Browsers-Table). Feel free to open an issue there, but be sure to read the readme!
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6 |
7 | # Private Browser Comparison Tool
8 |
9 | Use the Privacy Browser Comparison Tool to compare key points/features of different privacy browsers. This table is **interactive** and can be searched and locally exported to **CSV** or **Excel**.
10 |
11 | **Note:** This tool requires JavaScript to run.
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52 |
84 | ## Legend
85 | dash (-) = N/A
86 |
87 | **"must be enabled"** = feature is present, but not enabled by default
88 |
89 | ? = unknown/information missing (feel free to open an issue with the appropriate information)
90 |
91 | A detailed how-to guide for maximizing use of this table is available.
92 |
93 |
94 |
95 | ## Overview
96 | Not all privacy browsers are built the same; as such they don't deliver the exact same results. However, many users may find that a private browser doesn't fulfill their goals for any reason. Most browser download pages focus on their own unique features when compared to the competition.
97 |
98 | This tool aims to paint an as-complete-as-possible picture of the different privacy browsers out there before users commit to a download/install.
99 |
100 | This privacy browser comparison tool aims to be easily readable and usable for all users, regardless of personal technical expertise.
101 |
102 | **Note:** Browsers listed in this table are not specifically recommended by avoidthehack.com _unless_ indicated under the more information column ("avoidthehack" weigh-ins). The data in this table is provided as-is for warranty purposes.
103 |
104 |
105 | ## FAQ
106 |
107 | ### Where can I view more information about the browsers listed here?
108 | Under the "+" or "plus sign" column (the left most column), click the plus sign for the corresponding browser. Each "more information" page for each browser features a link to the browser's last known official website and/or download/repository pages.
109 |
110 | If this information has changed, but isn't reflected here, then please open an issue on the [Private Browser Comparison Tool GitHub page](https://github.com/avoidthehack/Private-Browsers-Table/issues).
111 |
112 | ### Where can I download the browsers listed here?
113 | 1. Under the "+" column (left-most column in the table), click the plus sign for the corresponding browser.
114 | 2. Click the "Download" button on the browser's "More information" page.
115 |
116 | ### Where is Chrome, Edge, Safari?
117 | Traditionally, these browsers aren't classified as "private" browsers. While they can be hardened to _some_ degree, it's generally recommended to migrate from these browsers when possible to do so.
118 |
119 | This is because the hardening process with these browsers can be tedious, requiring many different tweaks in different locations. Some settings may not be "Accessible" unless one is willing to edit code or go to more extreme measures. There is also the issue of silent automatic updates rolling back your changes to the new version's default.
120 |
121 | If you're not familiar with the perils of using browsers like Microsoft and Google Chrome, then please get familiar with how these browsers are terrible for privacy @ the [avoidthehack Privacy Browsers page](https://avoidthehack.com/tools/privacy-browsers)
122 |
123 | ### Where is TOR?
124 | Since TOR is configured to run on the onion (Tor) network, this makes it a completely different animal from just about every browser found here. This isn't necessarily an overly "good" or "bad" thing - just that TOR is _different enough_ to not be included here.
125 |
126 | TOR has many unique characteristics about and surrounding it, especially the technology behind the `.onion` network and its relay hops. TOR can be used to browse the clearnet, deepweb, and the "darknet."
127 |
128 | TOR is generally recommended as the de facto standard for users looking to be **anonymous** while browsing. The browsers listed here may provide some privacy or security benefits, but generally do not provide anonymity.
129 |
130 | More information on TOR:
131 | * [Official TOR Project](https://www.torproject.org/)
132 |
133 | ### Where can I find recommended browsers?
134 | When clicking the "+" or plus sign in the "+" (more information) column, some browsers may have a listed "recommended" status by avoidthehack. This means these browsers are recommended by avoidthehack.
135 |
136 | For a curated list of recommended browsers, visit the [Privacy Browsers page](https://avoidthehack.com/tools/privacy-browsers) on avoidthehack.com
137 |
138 | ### X browser is in alpha/beta, why isn't it listed?
139 | Alpha or beta software is very volatile and often changes quickly. Additionally, many alpha and beta projects big and small are regularly abandoned. Browsers listed here are "mature enough" (typically version 1.0) and tend to not be as volatile.
140 |
141 | ### Where can I get a .csv file for this table?
142 | As of July 2023, the previously hosted .csv file was deleted. Users are free to use the "copy" or "Export to Excel" buttons to create their own .csv file.
143 |
144 | ### How do I make a suggestion to this table/related pages?
145 | The entirety of this subsite/tool is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/avoidthehack/Private-Browsers-Table). Feel free to open an issue there, but be sure to read the readme!
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2 | Title: Insight Browser | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Insight Browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
4 | Template: more
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11 | # More information: Insight Browser
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13 | Insight Browser is a closed source browser maintained by Laso Technologies. It claims to be the first iOS with support for extensions. It has a native ad blocking solution, though it appears to collect search history and usage data, (according to its own App Privacy disclosure in the Apple App Store.)
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15 | Insight Browser is only available on iOS.
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17 | * [Download](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/insight-browser/id1531407280)
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23 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
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25 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: N/A
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27 | **Note:** This browser appears to be unmaintained.
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2 | Title: Iridium | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Iridium in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Iridium
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13 | The Iridium browser is a fork of Chromium where "all modifications enhance the privacy of the user." Iridium introduced de-googling contributions to its source code that are borrowed by other projects, such as Ungoogled Chromium.
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15 | User reports indicates some of Iridium's implementations cause compatibility issues with various Chromium extensions.
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17 | * [Download](https://iridiumbrowser.de/downloads/)
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24 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
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26 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: N/A
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28 | A brief dive into the Iridium browser and what it has to offer: Review
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30 | **Note:** The Iridium browser struggles to stay on top of latest security and bug fixes from upstream Chromium. This can prove problematic for security as regular security updates - especially for browser software - are [highly important for user security _and_ privacy](https://avoidthehack.com/getting-started-cybersecurity#updatesoftwarefirmware).
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2 | Title: SRWare Iron | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on SRWare Iron in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: SRWare Iron
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13 | SRWare Iron is a Chromium fork developed and maintained by German company SRWare. Its goal is to eliminate user tracking, "bloatware," and other telemetry typically associated with vanilla Chromium and Google Chrome.
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15 | * [Download](https://www.srware.net/iron/)
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2 | Title: Kiwi Browser | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Kiwi Browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Kiwi Browser
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13 | Kiwi browser is an open-source browser maintained by Geometry OU. It has a native adblocker and is "optimized for speed." Kiwi browser supports extensions downloaded from the Chrome Web Store. Users can download the `.apk` from the official website or Google Play Store.
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15 | Kiwi Browser is only available on Android.
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17 | * [Download](https://kiwibrowser.com/)
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2 | Title: Librewolf | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Librewolf in the browser comparison tool
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11 | # More information: Librewolf
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13 | Librewolf is a fork of Firefox focusing on goals of "privacy, security, and user freedom." It comes with an extensive list of (refer to the Arkenfox project) privacy tweaks by default. Private search providers, such as DuckDuckGo, are included by default.
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15 | Librewolf also disables telemetry enabled by vanilla Firefox by default. It also disables digital rights management (DRM) features, which may make playing back video/streaming content from specific providers difficult.
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17 | * [Download](https://librewolf.net/installation/)
18 | * [privacytests.org](https://privacytests.org)
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24 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
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26 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: Recommended ([Windows](https://avoidthehack.com/best-privacy-browsers-windows-10) | [Linux/macOS](https://avoidthehack.com/best-linux-macos-privacy-browsers))
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28 | Librewolf can be installed in many ways, depending on user choice and user operating system: Install Guide
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30 | **Note:** This guide is deprecated, but could still serve as a reference for those interested in getting started with Librewolf.
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2 | Title: Min | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Min in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Min
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13 | Min is an open-source web browser built entirely on Electron, written entirely in CSS and JavaScript.
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15 | While Min uses the Chromium rendering engine, it is not considered a Chromium fork. This is because it does not use the same browser interface (that is also integrated with Google services) used by Chromium and other true Chromium forks such as Ungoogled Chromium and Brave.
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17 | Min markets itself as a faster, minimal web browser that allows users to "browse without distractions." Min includes a native adblocker by default.
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19 | * [Download](https://minbrowser.org/)
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2 | Title: Mull Browser | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Mull Browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Mull Browser
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13 | The Mull Browser is a Gecko (Firefox/Fenix) fork for Android. Mull removes proprietary blobs found in the source code of Firefox. It also enables features from the Tor Uplift project by using tweaks made by the Arkenfox-user.js project.
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15 | **Note:** Mull is only available for Android.
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17 | * [Download](https://github.com/Divested-Mobile/Mull-Fenix)
18 | * [privacytests.org](https://privacytests.org)
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2 | Title: Mullvad Browser | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Mullvad Browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Mullvad Browser
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13 | The Mullvad Browser is a fork of the Tor browser (which of itself is a fork of Firefox). However, instead of being configured to run on the Tor network, the Mullvad Browser is configured to use a trusted VPN provider. It is maintained by the Tor developers.
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15 | The Mullvad Browser brings Tor's strong fingerprint protection for users that do not use/regularly use the Tor browser.
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17 | **Note:** The Mullvad Browser can be used without a VPN.
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19 | * [Download](https://mullvad.net/download/browser/windows)
20 | * [privacytests.org](https://privacytests.org)
21 | * [privacyguides.org](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/desktop-browsers/#mullvad-browser)
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2 | Title: Nyxt | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on XXX in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Nyxt
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13 | Nyxt is an open source browser developed and primarily maintained by developers at Atlas. Nyxt uses an API to interact/use any web engine (the project describes itself as "web engine agnostic"); it supports WebKit and WebEngine and, experimentally, Blink.
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15 | It has a native adblocker and has many keyboard shortcuts. Nyxt does not support WebRTC. Nyxt is extensible and only supports extensions developed in Lisp.
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17 | Nyxt is only available for Linux systems.
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19 | **Note:** The developers have indicated Windows and macOS versions are in development.
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21 | * [Download](https://nyxt.atlas.engineer/purchase)
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2 | Title: Opera | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Opera in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Opera
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13 | Opera is a partly closed source browser, built on Blink (Chromium). Opera's user interface is "closed source" (excluding the use of open source libraries to build it.) In July 2013, Opera switched to using Blink (created for Chromium) over its own Presto browser engine.
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16 | * [Download](https://www.opera.com/download)
17 | * [privacytests.org](https://privacytests.org)
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2 | Title: Otter Browser | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Otter Browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Otter Browser
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13 | Otter Browser is an open source browser based on the QT WebEngine. Its primary aim is to recreate the "best aspects of the classic Opera UI."
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15 | Otter Browser must be installed by building it from the source code. Though there are official and unofficial packages available, they appear lag behind updates to the source code itself. Binaries are labeled as experimental by the developers (and also are out of date.)
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17 | * [Download](https://github.com/OtterBrowser/otter-browser/blob/master/INSTALL.md)
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2 | Title: Pale Moon | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Pale Moon in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Pale Moon
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13 | Pale Moon is a hard fork of pre-Australis (which also means pre Quantum) Firefox source code. Pale Moon runs on its own rendering engine, "Goanna," and its own platform, "UXP." It has an independent add-on store, which is independent of Mozilla's Add-ons and the Chrome Web Store for Chromium-based browsers.
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15 | Pale Moon by default does not collect data or use telemetry. The browser has a detailed permissions manager and an
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17 | Pale Moon maintains Netscape Plugin Application Programming Interface (NPAPI) plugins, such as Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight. Most modern browsers do not support NPAPI plugins and many NPAPI plugins are years past their end-of-life.
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19 | * [Download](https://www.palemoon.org/download.shtml)
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26 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
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28 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: **Recommended** ([Windows](https://avoidthehack.com/best-privacy-browsers-windows-10))
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30 | A brief dive into what Pale Moon is and isn't: Review
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32 | **Note:** Pale Moon only uses a single core, even on modern machines (most of which have multiple CPU cores, either physical or hyperthreaded), so depending on load it may use 100% of a single core. This can harm performance even on more-than-capable hardware.
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2 | Title: Puma Browser | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Puma Browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Puma Browser
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13 | Puma Browser is a closed-source browser, built and maintained by a core team of developers at Puma Browser. Puma Browser has Web 3 integrations, such as support for IPFS, HNS, and ENS. It also has integration support with ChatGPT, an "AI" LLM.
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15 | * [Download](https://www.pumabrowser.com/)
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2 | Title: SnowHaze | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on SnowHaze in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: SnowHaze
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13 | SnowHaze is an open-source browser using WebKit developed and maintained by Swiss-based Illotros GmbH. It has a native adblocker and fingerprint protections. It has customizable and expanded tab settings, a dedicated tracking script blocker, and can "depersonalize" URLs.
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15 | SnowHaze is only available for iOS.
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17 | * [Download](https://snowhaze.com/en/download.html)
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23 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
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25 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: Recommended ([iOS](https://avoidthehack.com/best-privacy-browsers-ios))
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27 | A (dated) dive into what SnowHaze has to offer for iOS users: Review
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2 | Title: Soul Browser | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Soul Browser in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Soul Browser
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13 | Soul Browser is an open-source browser forked from Chromium (mobile). It has a native ad blocker and a video downloader. Soul Browser uses Android VpnService to change DNS servers.
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15 | Soul Browser is only available for Android.
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17 | * [Download](https://github.com/SoulBrowser/SoulBrowser/issues)
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2 | Title: Privacy Browser (Stoutner) | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Privacy Browser (Stoutner) in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Privacy Browser (Stoutner)
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13 | Privacy Browser is an open source browser primarily maintained by Soren Stoutner. It has a native ad/tracker blocker, uses Mojeek as the default search engine, and does not use telemetry. JavaScript, cookies, and DOM permissions can be controlled on a per-site basis.
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15 | **Note:** This browser requires a purchase from the Google Play Store.
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17 | **Note 2:** A desktop version (Linux) of this browser, using the QT WebEngine, is available as an alpha release.
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19 | * [Download](https://www.stoutner.com/)
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2 | Title: Ungoogled Chromium
3 | Description: More information on the Ungoogled Chromium browser
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11 | # More information: Ungoogled Chromium
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13 | Ungoogled Chromium is a community-driven and maintained fork of vanilla Google Chromium with a goal of _removing_ Google-related services, telemetry, and other Google-connected dependencies in the source code. While this improves privacy, users should expect a level of breakage with this browser.
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15 | Ungoogled Chromium introduces features, such as setting the default search provider to "No search." It also borrows features from other Chromium browser projects, such as Bromite and the Iridium Browser.
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17 | If users choose to install Ungoogled Chromium using binaries in the repository (as opposed to a package manager or building from source), the project emphasizes binaries are third-party and comes with inherent risk.
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20 | * [Download](https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium)
21 | * [privacytests.org](https://privacytests.org)
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27 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
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29 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: **Recommended** ([Linux/macOS](https://avoidthehack.com/best-linux-macos-privacy-browsers) | [Windows](https://avoidthehack.com/best-privacy-browsers-windows-10))
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31 | Ungoogled Chromium has many different install methods that can be overwhelming for non-technical users: Install Guide
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33 | Generally, it may prove useful for users of this browser to also look into installing extensions without logging into the Chrome Web Store with a Google account: Manually Install Extensions
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35 | **Note:** Users should give careful consideration if choosing to use third-party binaries for installation.
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2 | Title: Vivaldi | Browser Comparison
3 | Description: More information on Vivaldi in the Browser Comparison Tool
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11 | # More information: Vivaldi
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13 | Vivaldi is a fork of Chromium and markets itself as the most feature-packed and customizable browser available with user privacy coming first. Vivaldi was initially released in 2015. It's often considered a continuation of the "original" Opera browser as the company developing the browser was a co-founder of Opera Software.
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15 | Vivaldi has numerous native features, including a contacts manager, private calendar, mail client, and quick note taker (in addition to an ad blocker).
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18 | * [Download](https://vivaldi.com/download/)
19 | * [privacytests.org](https://privacytests.org)
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25 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
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27 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: N/A
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29 | A dive into Vivaldi and its many features: Review
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31 | **Note:** Users should note that Vivaldi keeps a unique identifier for the browser's installation on your device and receives a connection at least every 24-hours from your Vivaldi installation.
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3 | Description: More information on Waterfox browser in the browser comparison tool
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11 | # More information: Waterfox
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13 | Waterfox is a fork of Firefox primarily maintained by Alex Kontos with contributions from the open source community. Waterfox initially gained traction because it was one of the only browsers available for x64-bit systems.
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15 | While stripping Mozilla's telemetry and implementing more privacy-friendly defaults, Waterfox definitively marketed itself as a privacy-first browser; it was primarily built for optimization and speed.
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17 | Waterfox entered a partnership with analytics and advertising company, System1 in December 2019. As of July 2023, Waterfox has regained its independent status, dropping the partnership with System1.
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19 | * [Download](https://www.waterfox.net/download/)
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26 | ## avoidthehack weigh-ins
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28 | avoidthehack Recommendation status: N/A
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30 | A dive into Waterfox, both during its time under System1 and after its return to independent status: Review
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