Google Chrome
The default for a reason.
The world's most-used browser. Fast, best-in-class site compatibility, deep Google integration, and the largest extension catalog — at the cost of your data flowing to Google.
- Engine
- Blink
- License
- Proprietary
- Runs on
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Top marks
- Raw speed, Extension ecosystem, Cross-device sync, Site compatibility, Low maintenance, Dev tooling
- Popularity
- #1 worldwide · 69.28% of page views (August 2026)
- Updated
- September 2026
Why it shines
- Nothing breaks — every site is tested against it
- Largest extension store
- Excellent profiles for separating work/personal
- Tight Google Workspace integration
Worth knowing
- Extensive data collection tied to your Google account
- Manifest V3 hobbles powerful ad blockers
- Memory-hungry
Origins
Google Chrome belongs to The Chromium empire — descended from Chromium.
Does well
Ranked in
Head to head
Scorecard
- Tracking protection0/3
- Fingerprinting resistance0/3
- Anonymity0/3
- Built-in ad blocking0/3
- Customization1/3
- Keyboard control0/3
- Built-in tools1/3
- Minimal interface1/3
- Fresh design0/3
- Classic interface0/3
- Light on resources0/3
- Raw speed3/3
- Battery efficiency1/3
- Extension ecosystem3/3
- Cross-device sync3/3
- Site compatibility3/3
- Low maintenance3/3
- Open source0/3
- Independence0/3
- Built-in AI1/3
- Gaming features0/3
- Dev tooling3/3
0–3 on each of the 22 criteria the quiz and the guides rank by. How we score.
