Internet browsers have other uses as well; they can be used to access information on some private server or play a local video stored on your device. With appropriate components added, a web browser can double up as your password manager, download manager, torrent downloader, automatic form filler, etc. People always want that they get the fastest browser out there. Moreover, the abundance of extensions and plugins is another quality a good web browser should manifest. So, here, I have tried to sum up some efficient and powerful internet browsers that you might want to try this year. In case you pulled off here for Android, here is our list of.

Note: This list is not arranged in any order of preference. Top 10 Web Browsers of 2018 1. Google Chrome – Overall top web browser Platforms supported: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome OS When Google first introduced Chrome in 2009, it quickly rose up the popularity charts because it was the fastest web browser back then.

Now, it has competitors. And as the most used web browser today with more than 60% market share, it’s Google’s responsibility that Chrome maintains a standard when it comes to speed and providing features to the users. Other than basic browser features like bookmark management, extensions, themes, incognito mode, etc. One thing I like about Chrome is the profile management. The feature allows multiple people to use the same browser without getting their internet history, download history, and other things merged. For the users who get annoyed by adverts, Google is about to roll out ad-blocking tool for Chrome. Chrome also allows users to using their WiFi network.

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With the help of Chrome extensions like VidStream, it’s like a child’s play to stream a locally stored movie to my Chromecast device. Read this for more. Another thing that makes Chrome one of the best web browser apps is the cross-device support. The web browser can easily sync internet history, tabs, bookmarks, passwords, etc.

Across devices if you have signed-in to your Google account. Just recently, with the release, Google brought tons of new features like newer material design theme with more rounder corners in elements, more white parts,, etc. This version also marks the 10th and one of the biggest releases of the browser. Mozilla Firefox – Best Chrome alternative Platforms Supported: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, BSD (Unofficial port) Last year, Firefox made a massive comeback with the release of Firefox 57 aka Quantum.

The new Firefox is way faster than its ancestors, and it is now giving a tough fight to Chrome also. You can read our to get a better idea of how the two web browsers compare. Firefox’s redesigned UI and many new features might compel people to switch their browser. The inbuilt screenshot tool is what I like the most; it can quickly take. When using Private mode, this Chrome browser alternative uses a feature called Tracking Protection to prevent requests from tracking domains, thereby, loading the web pages considerably fast. But some media reports suggest that Firefox just delays loading of the tracking scripts to load user-related content first.

Anyway, I am pretty confident that revamped Firefox would not disappoint you. Just recently, the maker of this top web browser announced more plans to ensure the security and privacy of the users. With the features like complete disabling of tracking, blocking in-browser cryptomining, Mozilla is becoming an ever more attractive option. Microsoft Edge – Best browser for Windows 10 Platforms Supported: Windows 10, Xbox One, Android, iOS Everyone knows that Microsoft release Edge to save the lost respect of their veteran browser Internet Explorer. Now, it seems Edge is undoubtedly among the best web browser software for Windows 10, and recently, Android and iOS. People might not want to get out of their Chrome comfort zone, but Edge has something to offer.