# The most private browsers

Browsers compared on tracker blocking, fingerprinting protection, telemetry, Google services and security updates, with evidence.

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. [Mullvad Browser](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/mullvad-browser/) (our pick): A (90/100). 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.
2. [Ungoogled Chromium](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/ungoogled-chromium/) (our pick): C (63/100). Chromium with all Google web services, background requests and Google-specific code removed, while keeping the familiar Chromium experience.
3. [Tor Browser](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/tor-browser/): A (93/100). 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.
4. [Helium](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/helium/): A (90/100). Chromium-based desktop browser from imput built on ungoogled-chromium, with uBlock Origin built in, Google services removed and no telemetry.
5. [Vanadium](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/vanadium/): A (90/100). 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.
6. [IronFox](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/ironfox/): B (85/100). Firefox-based browser for Android, a fork of Mull, with telemetry removed, uBlock Origin preinstalled, Strict tracking protection and hardened privacy settings.
7. [WaterFox](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/waterfox/): B (85/100). Firefox-based browser with telemetry, studies and sponsored content removed, and a built-in ad and tracker blocker. Available for desktop and Android.
8. [IceCat](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/icecat/): B (83/100). 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.
9. [LibreWolf](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/librewolf/): B (83/100). Independent fork of Firefox with telemetry removed, uBlock Origin included and Resist Fingerprinting enabled by default.
10. [Cromite](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/cromite/): B (75/100). Chromium fork and successor of Bromite for Android, Windows and Linux. Adds built-in ad blocking, removes Google service integrations and adds fingerprinting mitigations.
11. [Brave Browser](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/brave-browser/): C (73/100). Chromium-based browser with built-in ad, tracker and fingerprinting protection through Brave Shields.
12. [Zen Browser](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/zen-browser/): C (73/100). Firefox-based desktop browser with vertical tabs, workspaces, split view and a compact interface. Mozilla telemetry is removed.
13. [DuckDuckGo Browser](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/duckduckgo-browser/): C (70/100). 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.
14. [GNOME Web](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/gnome-web/): C (68/100). Web browser for the GNOME desktop, also called Epiphany, built on WebKitGTK, with ad blocking and Intelligent Tracking Prevention on by default.
15. [Orion Browser](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/orion-browser/): C (65/100). 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.
16. [qutebrowser](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/qutebrowser/): C (65/100). Keyboard-driven browser with a minimal interface and Vim-style key bindings, built on Python and QtWebEngine.
17. [Safari](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/safari/): C (63/100). Apple's browser for macOS and iOS, built on the open-source WebKit engine.
18. [Ladybird](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/ladybird/): D (59/100). 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.
19. [Falkon](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/falkon/): D (57/100). KDE web browser built on QtWebEngine, with a built-in ad blocker, session management, and integration with the Plasma desktop.
20. [Fennec F-Droid](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/fennec-f-droid/): D (57/100). Build of Firefox for Android published by F-Droid, with proprietary components and telemetry removed. It still connects to some Mozilla services.

## 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.

Source: https://privacyratings.com/most-private-browser/