3rd Place: Google Chrome
Performance: With 30.4 ± 1.4, Chrome is the fastest browser in our test. No other browser is faster, although the gap isn’t very large. Brave (28.5) and Edge (29) are close behind. With 1.1 – 1.2 GB of RAM with 10 tabs, it is in the middle.
Security: Google Chrome receives regular updates, and vulnerabilities are patched quickly. Like many other browsers, Chrome is equipped with basic security features, such as protection against malware and phishing.
However, it lacks in privacy. Google Chrome is notorious for collecting user data, tracking, and other privacy violations. One of the main sources of revenue for the company is creating user profiles for targeted advertising. So, one should not expect it to be a private browser.
Furthermore, Chrome is closed-source, but at least has an open-source base (Chromium).
Settings: Chrome offers numerous settings, and you can set up your Google account and synchronize your profile as needed. So far, Chrome has offered a wide range of add-ons, but with the switch to Manifest V3, that is likely to change. Hundreds of add-ons may no longer work. This should be taken into account when installing or continuing to use Chrome.
User Experience: Chrome has a simple and unobtrusive appearance, offering few features at startup. However, for this reason, it is very accessible if you just want to “surf” the internet.
Google aggressively collects my data and wants to remove popular add-ons from the store (Manifest V3). Therefore, in the future, Chrome could significantly restrict user freedom. Hence, only Top 3.
On the next page, we continue with 2nd place.
