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The most private browsers

A private browser blocks trackers, resists fingerprinting, sends no telemetry and gets security updates quickly. Every browser below is scored on those criteria with evidence.

  1. 1. Mullvad Browser Grade A Our pick

    Firefox-based browser developed by the Tor Project and Mullvad for use without the Tor network. Uses Tor Browser's anti-fingerprinting defenses, has no telemetry and includes uBlock Origin.

    Why it is our pick: Tor Browser's protections without the Tor network: fingerprinting resistance that makes users look alike, uBlock Origin built in, no telemetry, and fast security updates. Built by the Tor Project and Mullvad, free, and works with any VPN.

    Based in Sweden (Fourteen Eyes). Score 90/100.

  2. 2. Ungoogled Chromium Grade C Our pick

    Chromium with all Google web services, background requests and Google-specific code removed, while keeping the familiar Chromium experience.

    Why it is our pick: The speed and site compatibility of Chromium without the constant connections to Google. Pair it with uBlock Origin for tracker blocking.

    Score 63/100.

  3. 3. Tor Browser Grade A

    Firefox-based browser that routes traffic through the Tor network to hide the user's IP address and location. Isolates each site and makes users look alike to resist tracking and fingerprinting.

    Based in the United States (Five Eyes). Score 93/100.

  4. 4. Helium Grade A

    Chromium-based desktop browser from imput built on ungoogled-chromium, with uBlock Origin built in, Google services removed and no telemetry.

    Score 90/100.

  5. 5. Vanadium Grade A

    Hardened Chromium-based browser and system WebView from GrapheneOS, with JIT disabled by default, built-in content filtering and remote services removed. Only available on GrapheneOS.

    Based in Canada (Five Eyes). Score 90/100.

  6. 6. IronFox Grade B

    Firefox-based browser for Android, a fork of Mull, with telemetry removed, uBlock Origin preinstalled, Strict tracking protection and hardened privacy settings.

    Score 85/100.

  7. 7. WaterFox Grade B

    Firefox-based browser with telemetry, studies and sponsored content removed, and a built-in ad and tracker blocker. Available for desktop and Android.

    Based in the United Kingdom (Five Eyes). Score 85/100.

  8. 8. IceCat Grade B

    GNU's build of Firefox ESR containing only free software. Removes non-free components such as DRM and bundles LibreJS and JShelter to restrict JavaScript and fingerprinting.

    Score 83/100.

  9. 9. LibreWolf Grade B

    Independent fork of Firefox with telemetry removed, uBlock Origin included and Resist Fingerprinting enabled by default.

    Score 83/100.

  10. 10. Cromite Grade B

    Chromium fork and successor of Bromite for Android, Windows and Linux. Adds built-in ad blocking, removes Google service integrations and adds fingerprinting mitigations.

    Score 75/100.

  11. 11. Brave Browser Grade C

    Chromium-based browser with built-in ad, tracker and fingerprinting protection through Brave Shields.

    Based in the United States (Five Eyes). Score 73/100.

  12. 12. Zen Browser Grade C

    Firefox-based desktop browser with vertical tabs, workspaces, split view and a compact interface. Mozilla telemetry is removed.

    Score 73/100.

  13. 13. DuckDuckGo Browser Grade C

    Browser from DuckDuckGo that uses the system web engine, blocks third-party trackers, and includes a one-tap Fire Button for clearing data, email protection and DuckDuckGo search by default.

    Based in the United States (Five Eyes). Score 70/100.

  14. 14. GNOME Web Grade C

    Web browser for the GNOME desktop, also called Epiphany, built on WebKitGTK, with ad blocking and Intelligent Tracking Prevention on by default.

    Score 68/100.

  15. 15. Orion Browser Grade C

    WebKit-based browser from Kagi for macOS and iOS that blocks ads and trackers by default, has no telemetry, and supports many Chrome and Firefox extensions.

    Based in the United States (Five Eyes). Score 65/100.

  16. 16. qutebrowser Grade C

    Keyboard-driven browser with a minimal interface and Vim-style key bindings, built on Python and QtWebEngine.

    Score 65/100.

  17. 17. Safari Grade C

    Apple's browser for macOS and iOS, built on the open-source WebKit engine.

    Based in the United States (Five Eyes). Score 63/100.

  18. 18. Ladybird Grade D

    Independent web browser with a new engine written from scratch, developed by a US non-profit. Still in development with no stable release; it can be built from source on Linux and macOS.

    Based in the United States (Five Eyes). Score 59/100.

  19. 19. Falkon Grade D

    KDE web browser built on QtWebEngine, with a built-in ad blocker, session management, and integration with the Plasma desktop.

    Score 57/100.

  20. 20. Fennec F-Droid Grade D

    Build of Firefox for Android published by F-Droid, with proprietary components and telemetry removed. It still connects to some Mozilla services.

    Score 57/100.

How this list is made

Entries are ranked with our picks first, then by score against public criteria. Every answer links to evidence, and hosted services are tested automatically. The list updates when ratings change.

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Questions

What is the most private browser?

Our picks are listed first with the reasons. Browsers that make every user look alike, such as those built on Tor Browser's protections, resist fingerprinting best.

Is Chrome private?

Chrome sends data to Google, including for its advertising features, and does not block trackers by default. See the Google Chrome rating and its alternatives.