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You can take several steps to protect your privacy as you browse—but when we use the word privacy, we need to clarify what we mean. Most people can quickly identify at least four different types of privacy that may be a concern.
First, privacy may mean privacy from other people with access to your device. You might not want the fact that you searched for a gift for someone in your household to be discovered by someone that shares access to your computer. More concerning is the scenario where a person in an abusive relationship, for example, may not want someone else in the household to know they’ve searched for help.
Second, you could mean that you want privacy between sites you visit. At one point or another, you might have noticed that advertisements for an item you’ve searched for now appear on several sites you visit. That’s because activity and ad trackers often operate across multiple sites.
Third, you likely also want privacy over the connections from your device to a website. Your browser relies on your local network connection (often over Wi-Fi), which is routed through your internet service provider, then over the internet to a destination website. Each step in that process represents a potential place your privacy might leak information.
Fourth, many people also prefer privacy from governments. In some countries, government agencies actively monitor and/or restrict access to information on the internet. Human rights activists, academics, and innovators may wish to keep internet browsing activity unknown to officials.
But a fully private web browsing experience that reveals no information whatsoever about you as you browse can be difficult to achieve. Most web browsers reveal at least some basic information to sites you visit. To get some sense of what a site might “know” about you, visit What every Browser knows about you by Robin Linus and Cover Your Tracks from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. You’ll soon see that your browser may reveal your location, device hardware, software, and connection speed. These sites also can show whether or not your browser protects you from tracking ads or invisible trackers.
As of 2021, many people use Chrome on desktops, Safari on macOS and iOS, and either Chrome or Edge on Windows systems. While each of these companies takes steps to secure these browsers, people are not able to fully audit the code in these browsers. And since Google, Apple, and Microsoft do not provide access to all of the code, many computer privacy professionals reasonably consider these browsers to be less trusted than browsers for which all of the code is publicly available.
The five browsers featured below rely on open source code, with specific customizations and configurations made (or available) in favor of privacy. If you search a bit, you’ll find many more customized versions of browsers built from either the Firefox or Chromium code. The selected browsers are relatively widely used and frequently updated.
A long-established, widely-trusted, privacy-focused project
Versions available for all common platforms
Tor connections available for many major websites
Relies on a modified and customized Firefox code base
Slower than with a mainstream browser
You can’t use every site or service with the Tor Browser
Tor Browser optimizes for privacy at the cost of speed. Available for Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux on the desktop, with versions also available on Android (Orbot: Tor for Android), iPhone, and iPad (Onion Browser), the app relies on a system of relay requests to make it difficult to detect and track information about your location and system. Because these requests route information to distinct locations, pages take longer to load than with a conventional browser that optimizes for speed.
You can also connect specifically to sites intended to be used with Tor. These sites, identified with a .onion suffix, are intended to permit people secure and private access to services that might not otherwise be feasible. For example, someone might use Tor to connect to DuckDuckGo.onion or Facebook.onion sites from within a country where access to these services is blocked for most browsers.
A fast browser with default settings configured for privacy
Best daily-use, privacy-oriented browser
Developers are technically very strong
Company behind the browser is relatively new
A comparatively new project, Brave takes the Chromium core code and customizes it with several private-by-default choices. For example, by default Brave blocks advertisements and trackers, and also strengthens the security of connections to sites from http:// to https://. That last change wraps the traffic from your browser to the website you’re visiting with encryption.
Brave also gives you simple sliders to block scripts and enable fingerprinting protection. Fingerprinting refers to the way that sites combine general information about you to create a profile. As a simple example, your location and the number of apps you have installed might be enough to uniquely identify you.
Brave is available for all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as Android and iOS.
Extremely well established and widely used
Full-featured browser with support for extensions
Customization required to optimize privacy
Additional customizations and extensions add complexity
One of the oldest and most well-established browsers, Firefox, can be configured for privacy and is available for all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as Android and iOS. You may need to spend some time, however, adjusting settings to ones that, for example, block third-party cookies (that track you), clear your history when you close, and enable private browsing by default. (For some additional changes to improve privacy, see Protect your privacy.)
Firefox also lets you add extensions, which can add functionality as well. For example, you might add the Privacy Badger and HTTPS:// everywhere extensions, both from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, to block ads and encrypt the connection between your browser and websites, respectively.
A focused, privacy-oriented mobile browser  
Automatically displays number of ads and trackers blocked when Tracking Protection is on
One tap to erase your browsing history
On iOS, several steps to enable content blocking in Safari
While versions of Firefox are available for Android and iOS, a mobile-only app, Firefox Focus, gives you fast browsing with privacy preferred by default. Firefox Focus automatically blocks ads as well as ad trackers, website analytics trackers, social trackers, and content trackers. Optionally, you may choose to block web fonts. And, of course, you can change the default search engine.
On an iPhone or iPad, Firefox Focus can also serve as a content blocker for Safari. If you enable this option, the app will block ads and trackers as you browse with Safari.
Firefox Focus prominently displays a trash can icon on both Android and iOS. Tap the trash can and the app immediately erases your browsing history. When Tracking Protection is turned on, the app also shows a shield that displays how many trackers Firefox Focus has blocked from a site.
A focused, privacy-oriented mobile browser  
One tap to see number of ads and trackers blocked, along with a privacy policy rating
One tap to erase your browsing history 
Privacy practice information not available for many sites
You might know of DuckDuckGo.com as a “search engine that doesn’t track you.” Many people set DuckDuckGo as the default search engine in desktop and mobile browsers, instead of less privacy-focused alternatives.
But DuckDuckGo also offers dedicated Android and iOS apps. The apps block ads, analytics, and social trackers. Wherever possible, they also encrypt the connection from your browser to your destination website. DuckDuckGo also lets you bookmark sites.
Similar to Firefox Focus, DuckDuckGo displays a fire icon on both Android and iOS. Tap the fire icon and confirm, then the app will immediately erase your browsing history. Any bookmarks you’ve saved, though, will remain, so you can still access those sites.
DuckDuckGo also displays a Privacy Grade. Tap the grade to see what the grade would be without tracking blocking (e.g., “D”) along with the grade as a result of tracking blocking (e.g., “B”). DuckDuckGo draws from the TOSDR.org site, also known as Terms of Service: Didn’t Read, to evaluate each site’s privacy policies. These policies, along with the quantity of trackers blocked, and availability of an encrypted connection, factor into the grade.
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You might be happily using a popular browser like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox without knowing that your privacy is at risk. That’s because your browser stores vast amounts of personal data, like your website history, login credentials, and autofill details. Even in “private” or “incognito” mode, your browser may still reveal your location and device to third-party sites, trackers, and advertisers.
That’s why it’s critical to use a trustworthy browser. I tested over 20 browsers and found the 10 best options for 2021, all of which will safeguard your sensitive data instead of sharing or selling it.
To maximize your privacy, I recommend you use a quality VPN in combination with a secure browser. Unlike a browser, a VPN encrypts your entire internet connection (not just your browser traffic), so you’re completely hidden from spying third parties.
Safety Tip: The right secure browser can be a useful privacy tool, but it doesn’t offer the same level of security that a VPN does. A VPN encrypts your entire internet traffic (not just the browser), so you can protect your data at all times. Try a top-rated VPN risk-free for 30 days!
I used the following criteria to evaluate each browser:
Hide your location and prevents you from being tracked by third parties
Never collects or shares your browsing data
Works on Windows, Mac, Android, and Linux
Short for The Onion Router, Tor is a highly private browser with multiple layers of encryption layers to protect your online activity. When you connect to Tor, your data flows through numerous volunteer “nodes” (individual computers that are part of the network). It’s practically impossible to trace any data back to your device. This makes Tor an excellent browser if you’re a journalist, whistleblower, or conducting sensitive research in a country with restrictive internet laws.
Tor comes pre-installed with 2 extensions: HTTPS Everywhere (automatically upgrades website security) and NoScript (prevents vulnerable software like JavaScript from running). I don’t suggest adding any further extensions, as this could affect your privacy.
Unfortunately, Tor is relatively slow as your data needs to jump through several nodes before it reaches the internet. I found it took up to 30 seconds to connect to a website.
Never tracks, collects, or shares your browsing data
Removed all code specific to Google web services (e.g. Google Host Detector)
Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Ungoogled Chromium is a Chromium-based browser, which is a free and open-source software initially started by Google. However, it’s much more secure and has no links to the tech giant. In fact, Ungoogled Chromium has completely freed itself from Google’s trackers and host detectors (tools that identify your IP address). Your browsing history is never logged or shared with any third parties.
Unlike many browsers, Ungoogled Chromium has daily updates to its software. These updates keep the browser highly-secure since any known weaknesses are fixed immediately. However, you’ll have to manually update the browser (there are no automatic prompts or reminders). As a safety precaution, make sure you only download new updates from the official website.
Blocks ads and trackers
Never collects or shares your browsing data
Supports Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS
Another Chromium-based browser, Epic Privacy Browser, is a Chromium-based browser with strong security and privacy practices. All your browsing activity is stored locally on your device and automatically deleted once you close the browser. All ads and web trackers are blocked as well, and none of your browsing activity is shared with third parties.
Epic Privacy Browser only supports a small selection of pre-installed extensions, which is good to see as many unsafe extensions will track your device. One of its most useful extensions is the built-in proxy with servers in the US, Canada, France, Germany, India, and a few more countries.
The only minor concern I have is Epic Privacy Browser’s true open-source nature. While Ungoogled Chromium allows anyone to access its code online, Epic only lets you access the files if you contact the team directly and provide information on your background first.
Blocks ads and trackers
Collects some data when you use certain features (e.g. search and location)
Works on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux
Mozilla Firefox has robust privacy protection features, and it supports a wide range of extensions for further customization. Plus, it regularly releases automatic browser updates, so you don’t have to worry about potential security issues.
The browser blocks all ads and trackers, and your browsing history remains safe. Firefox does collect non-identifying data about how you use the browser, but it’s never sold or shared with third parties. The collected data is purely for software improvement, and you can opt-out at any time.
While it takes some time to find all the right plugins and extensions for your needs, it’s worth the time if you want to safely use Firefox as your go-to browser.
Blocks ads and trackers
Doesn’t keep any identifying logs
Works on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux
Running on Chromium, Brave is a relative newcomer on the market but comes with a range of strong security and privacy options. All your browsing data is stored locally on your device, so you can delete it whenever you like — Brave can’t see or access any of your data at all.
You’ll also find blockers for ads, trackers, and browser fingerprinting (stops websites from detecting your operating system and device). I especially like its Private Windows feature, which connects you directly to Tor for greater anonymity.
Some users might be nervous about Brave’s introduction of ads (“Brave Ads”). However, I don’t find any large cause for concern. The browser still natively blocks all invasive trackers, so you won’t be targeted by spyware posing as ads. All ad matching occurs directly on your device, where your browsing history is saved, so none of your private data is shared or sent with any third parties.
Blocks ads, trackers, and malware-infected websites
Stores browsing data locally (but it’s easy to delete)
Only available on Mac and iOS
Apple Safari offers its secure browser for Mac and iOS devices, and it’s quite impressive in terms of its privacy protection. Every individual tab is “sandboxed,” which means that each tab is a self-contained browsing session. This compartmentalization ensures that if malware infects one of your open tabs, all your other tabs (and the browser as a whole) will remain safe.
You can store all data locally on your device (not on the browser), and activate blockers for trackers, ads, and malware. Even if you want to store data on the browser, I found it easy to locate and delete my browsing history and cookies. There’s also an in-built password manager and private browsing mode.
Safari only supports App Store browser extensions, but make sure that you’re careful in your selection. Some of these extensions can track your activity, so your data privacy isn’t always protected.
Blocks ads and trackers
Collects identifying data and tracks your device’s location
Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android
Vivaldi is a Chromium-based browser that’s very easy to use and navigate. However, you’ll need to customize the privacy settings before you use it. I suggest selecting “block trackers and ads,” as well as opting into “Phishing and Malware Protection.” You can also turn off several Google features, including auto-fill, safe browsing, and search suggestions.
Unfortunately, I did have a few privacy concerns. Vivaldi requires you to register your name, birthday, and email to create an account. The privacy policy is also quite intrusive — your device gets a unique ID, and its location is tracked daily.
Blocks ads and trackers
Private browsing mode doesn’t collect or store any personal data
Works on Windows, Mac, Android, and Linux
Opera is a Chromium-based browser with decent priv
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