Google Chrome alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Google Chrome: collects more usage data than privacy-focused browsers, and newer extension rules limit some ad blockers. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Chrome, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Brave currently ranks first.
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Best Google Chrome alternative for most people
BraveSame Chromium base and extensions, with ads and trackers blocked by default.
Best Google Chrome alternative for a free option
FirefoxIndependent engine and stronger privacy defaults, with full ad-blocker support.
Best Google Chrome alternative for open source
ungoogled-chromiumChrome's open-source base with Google services and data sharing removed.
Best Google Chrome alternative for Mac
Microsoft EdgeChromium-based too, with memory-saving features and built-in Copilot.
Best Google Chrome alternative for Windows
VivaldiChromium extensions plus far more customisation and built-in mail and calendar.
Best Google Chrome alternative for Linux
HeliumLightweight Chromium build with uBlock Origin built in and no telemetry.
Best Google Chrome alternative for iPhone and Android
BraveSame Chromium base and extensions, with ads and trackers blocked by default.
Google Chrome alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Google Chrome?
Brave ranks first right now. Same Chromium base and extensions, with ads and trackers blocked by default. Firefox and Microsoft Edge follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Google Chrome?
Yes. Brave (open source), Firefox (open source), Microsoft Edge (free) and Vivaldi (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Chrome?
Yes: Brave, Firefox, ungoogled-chromium and Helium.
Which Google Chrome alternatives work on Linux?
Brave, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and ungoogled-chromium run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Google Chrome?
The complaints we hear most: collects more usage data than privacy-focused browsers; newer extension rules limit some ad blockers; can use a lot of memory with many tabs.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Google Chrome, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.