Alternative browsers for windows 7. Chromium - what is this browser, how is Chromium related to Google Chrome and what other browsers work on its basis

Hello dear readers of the blog site. I recently wrote several review articles on popular browsers today.

It is clear that there are no comrades in taste and color, but, nevertheless, one could not fail to notice the very steep dynamics of growth in the popularity of one of the aforementioned observers. Which one do you think? Yes, the one based on the fast and free Chromium engine.

But as it turned out, on the Internet, and on the Internet in general, a fairly large number of observers have already been concocted on the basis of Chromium. Well, firstly, there is free Chromium itself, as well as a number of bourgeois crafts based on it (Comodo Dragon, CoolNovo, SRWare Iron), in some of which Google tracking of the user is disabled and some features are added.

In Runet, the main search engines were not too lazy to attach their home pages, default searches and additional panels to this engine. I'm talking about the Yandex browser (formerly Chrome), Nichrome from Rambler, and about [email protected] from the search engine Mile ru.

Chromium and Comodo Dragon, CoolNovo and SRWare Iron builds

For a person not immersed in the topic, an incomprehensible situation is created when, under different names, they download various fakes from the Internet at the request of "chrome". The most fully functional, of course, is, but the same Yandex browser differs from it only in the absence of the ability to synchronize bookmarks, passwords and other personal junk with its own. This feature is certainly convenient (you can work on different computers and mobile devices without even noticing it), but not everyone needs it.

Why search engines need this (and in particular) is not at all difficult to understand. The struggle for a share in the search market is getting worse (why do you think it appeared), and programs with the ability to set a search by default provide a very good tool for attracting new users (not all users climb into the settings to change something). A typical example is.

The distribution kit weighs about 20 meters and is installed on your computer under Windows control without any additional questions:

Although, perhaps, you will not find the proper stability in this version. Other than that, not everything you are used to in Chrome can be found in this prototype. It is possible that I do not know English well, but in the settings there is no switching of the interface language, so the browser offers to translate for all sites in Russian, but does not offer it for English-speaking sites.

By and large, Chromium is a semi-finished product (or test bench), which would not hurt to properly formalize, which, in fact, does Google when new versions of Chrome are released. However, many are sitting on it and are quite satisfied with its work. In some version On Linux, it comes as the default browser. and the degree of its demand for such operating systems is quite large (under 90 percent).

That. it turns out that Chromium is the forerunner of the next version of the Google browser (a kind of alpha), but at the same time it is an open source development project (with all its advantages), and Chrome is already a closed source browser.

Googlers mix something there with Chromium (for example, algorithms for tracking user actions) and give out a stable and volunteer-tested version of the world's fastest-growing browser.

On the one hand, such a knight's move should only have positive aspects (and received a quality product, and popularized it, and tested it for free).

But on the other hand, the Chromium project to create a fast and reliable browser (which, by the way, the developers succeeded one hundred percent) allows due to its openness create browsers based on its codes for their needs everyone.

This is exactly what our compatriots (Yandex browser, Nichrome and [email protected]) did not fail to take advantage of, and not only they. There are also quite a few people in the bourgeois who want to create their own assembly. The most famous of the bourgeois crafts based on Chromium are:

I can't say anything about the stability of these versions, but there are some useful points in them. But we are probably more interested in our Runet crafts from the Chromium constructor.

Yandex Browser (download and evaluate the best clone of Chrome)

P.S. Here is the first version of the browser, which didn't make much of an impression on me. Now it will be quite correct to write with a capital letter, because it has grown seriously and is no longer inferior to Chrome, and even ahead of it in built-in capabilities. Read more at the link provided.

Before all the other clones, a product from the "mirror of the Russian Internet" appeared in Runet, which in its functionality almost completely copied the product from Google. When I first installed it, I expected that some of the chips (for example, the translation of website pages in other languages) would not be available. However, my fears did not materialize.

In addition, I even got comfortable ones as a bonus (ala, Opera's Express panel).

In general, this browser appeared in 2010 and was then called Yandex Chrome. In fact, this did not contradict the license to use the Chromium code. A little later, by the way, a version from Mail.ru appeared, which also had a name at that time - [email protected]. However, Google asked the owners of the two search engines to change the names.

To avoid conflict, both browsers changed their names to Yandex.Internet (then it underwent another rebranding) and [email protected], respectively. The developers from Rambler initially called their creation in an original way - Nichrome (it looks like a play on words in kvass - NiKola, although the developers say that this is the name of a stronger alloy of nickel with this miracle element), so the "great and terrible" had no complaints about them ...

Interestingly, at that time Yandex already had a service called Ya. Internet, which was renamed into a difficult to pronounce, which simply allows you to measure the speed of your Internet channel (a trifle, but informative):

In general, the fate of the brainchild of the Runet mirror cannot be said to be simple (fortunately, time and money were not spent on development). So, if you downloaded the browser from Yandex.ru and ran the installer file, then you will be asked a couple of questions:

After that, downloading and installing the program will already take place without your participation (you can go for a smoke):

After that, you get practically all the same Chrome, but based on a slightly older version of the Chromium constructor:

And with several preinstalled extensions from Yandex (just like in Chrome, you need to click on the gear in the upper right corner and select "Settings" - "Extensions"):

Interestingly, if you click the More Extensions link, you will be taken to the Chrome Web Store page. And you can install and use all these extensions in your browser from Yandex. In, damn it, and also competitors are called. Amazing cooperation.

All the functionality and settings of these browsers for the most part coincide (just above, I gave a link to a detailed article about the capabilities of the new version of Yandex browser - do not apply to familiarize yourself). However, with the exception of the ability to synchronize your bookmarks, passwords, saved form data, etc. with. Synchronization and translation of pages is carried out by Yandex.

1. Each tab of Chromium-based browsers and each activated extension is a separate process on your computer. The browser even has its own task manager (Shift + Esc) where you can close a frozen process. This determines the stability and speed of work.
2. There is no trick in this, but they do not have a search string as such, tk. it is meant to enter your request directly in the address bar. Chromium is able to distinguish a search query from an Url address.
3. They all support incognito mode, when no information about the pages you visit is saved on the computer.
4. You can select a word on a web page and select from the context menu "Search in Yandex" (well, or in Google)
5. When you visit web pages whose text language differs from your native one, the smart brainchild of Chromium will offer you to translate into your language. A very useful function. The Yandex browser is also able to translate highlighted phrases with the mouse.
6. When typing in various forms, the browser will carry out, as well as remember what you are typing. To insert an already typed fragment, it will be enough to double-click in the form field.
7. Well, everything that you lack in this miracle, you can try to add using the appropriate extensions that can be found for all browsers based on Chromium.

Nichrome from Rambler and [email protected] from ...

Download Nichrome you can by clicking on this wonderful button:

In the same way as in the previous case, you will need to run the bootloader file and go to smoke while Nichrome is installed on your computer. After installation, you will be asked if you want to install it as your default browser. If you look at the version of Chromium on the basis of which it is built, then fans of new products may be disappointed:

It is clear that the default search will be installed by and large no longer exists (they have an engine from Yandex).

In addition, in the Nichrome settings, I did not find the possibility of installing extensions, which, in my opinion, is a significant disadvantage. There are no visual bookmarks either, and will not be, because it will not be possible to install. It is clear that you should not wait for the synchronization of bookmarks either. At least the translation of foreign-language web pages is working properly.

In general, I liked Nichrome less than the Yandex browser. Let's now take a look at the latest Runet player from the creators of innovative reviewers - [email protected]... You can download this miracle by clicking on this bright button:

However, in this case you are downloading not a mini installer, but a full-size distribution kit 20 meters long. We'll have to wait a bit. But on the other hand, you will already have the opportunity to install extensions from the Google online store, unlike Nichrome, and the express panel, albeit peculiar, will still take place.

In addition, the version of Chromium used in the assembly is quite high:

And the name for the browser is just brilliant - it is the most for novice users (especially aged). Otherwise, the browser turned out to be good and in no way inferior to the one discussed in detail above. Well, again, there will be no way to sync bookmarks. If this function is important for you, then you will need to use Chromium, a browser from Yandex or Chrome.

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Hello dear friends! Many Internet users, both advanced and not very deeply versed in the wilds of the world wide web, prefer to work with popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari. This fact is a little puzzling, since alternative, no less high-quality and effective alternative browsers have long been presented on the world market of Internet products. How this happens and why the choice of users is so narrow, we will consider in the article.

The essence of browsers

The principle of operation of browsers is based on an engine, which, in turn, transforms the content (digital images, documents) of web pages into an interactive picture on the screen. There are two types of engines: open source and closed source. In the first case, other programmers can use the code to develop their browsers, the Trident engines - Internet Explorer, Webkit - Google Chrome, Gecko - Mozilla Firefox are a good example. In the case of Trident, before using it for your own purposes, you need to resolve this issue with the developers. As practice shows, many "relatives" of the aforementioned observers have already proven their effectiveness and power.

"Smaller brothers"Google Chrome-and on the baseWebkit

Google and Safari browsers are built on Webkit. It should be noted that since 2013 Chrome switched to the Blink base (an independent branch of Webkit), the same base was used by the developers of Opera 14. Nevertheless, the engine will preserve the traditions of open source.

Comodo dragon

A browser that cares about the privacy of user data. It can be safely recognized as one of the safest browsers today, because when working, it interacts with a special SecureDNS server, which eliminates malicious resources and provides the ability to use the network anonymously.

Chromium

Almost a "twin brother" of Chrome, which has a similar design with it, one engine, a common development company. However, it still differs from it in the absence of automatic updates, does not interact with the Flash player and some formats, does not support the PDF format. And yet, the development of the browser does not stand still, the authors offer the latest "gadgets" and functions of Chromium, which are not yet presented in the mega-popular Chrome.

Yandex browser

A fairly conscientious browser with a whole range of offers from Yandex: mail, money, translator, and in addition, it can boast built-in protection against Kaspersky, interaction with Flash and PDF, as well as the function of transferring settings from other browsers.

RockMeIt

Recommended for especially active users of social networks, because is quite closely related to them: it has built-in social services buttons on the panels, and, indicatively, the user profile is stored on the Facebook server. However, due to rather weak development, unlike Chromium, further development of RockMeIt was stopped in 2013.

Maxthon

A columnist with a serious past, at one time went from Trident to the Webkit base. Differs in the ability to change the design using skins, control mouse gestures, block advertising resources. The functionality also includes: RSS feed, notepad, auto-update. Among other things, Maxthon stands out for its personality, high speed and performance.

CoolNovo

It is an improved version of Chromium with a bunch of new "usefulness", originally from China. It has enviable functionality: built-in blocking of annoying ads, recognition of mouse gestures, a comfortable download manager, and increased security.

Amigo

Creation of Mail.ru Group developers focused on social networks: Odnoklassniki, Moi Mir, Vkontakte, Twitter, Facebook. It features a special interface, in order not to once again visit certain services, useful information and all sorts of updates are revealed on the side panel. Also, Amigo has integrated a wide range of offers from Rambler: mail, search engine, and there is also an anonymity mode and high data protection rates.

Web browsers based onTrident

Having a good Trident base, the developers still managed to create a slightly functional Internet Explorer, with a bunch of flaws. Other authors tried to correct this oversight, and, in the end, what did they do?

Avant Browser

Perhaps the best "brother" of Internet Explorer. Favorably distinguished by regular updates, enhanced protection function, has a block for pop-up banners and similar sites, exerts weak pressure on computer resources, supports RSS reader, download manager.

In addition, it provides work on one of three installed engines: Trident, Webkit, Gecko. Depending on the user's discretion, one of them is selected by default, the other two can be connected as needed, which ensures fast and accurate browser operation.

GreenBrowser

It is similar in its properties to the "older" Explorer, however, at the same time it has a wide range of possibilities, among which: the presence of the so-called. hotkeys for accessing certain resources, as well as URL alias - the ability to replace the official page address with any arbitrary word. In addition to these benefits, there is a convenient download manager and instant log cleanup.

It is worth highlighting an interesting detail - the floating icon "G", which, if desired, can be installed anywhere on the PC desktop. The advantages of this button are a lot of useful options and its constant working state, regardless of the activity of the browser itself.

Lunascape

Interesting browser from Japan. Not only does this peculiar browser combine three engines, it is also able to offer special features from well-known browsers in one design and the ability to display a specific site with one of the selected browsers. As for the interface, you can customize it to suit your tastes and needs, diversify and decorate with interesting themes, thanks to many special settings.

It is worth noting that Lunascape works only on Windows OS, and is a rather difficult product for beginners.

SlimBrowser

The design fantastically resembles its cousin Explorer 8. However, like the previous "brothers" it surpasses it in terms of the quality of functions: it effectively blocks ads, has a translator available, interacts with Facebook, has a comfortable download manager, and autofills registration forms. It is considered by many developers to be a decent browser for Windows, however, in fact, it is rather a nice addition.

Browsers based onGecko

This engine is an open product that supports cross-platform, leaving the possibility of improving various programs.

Pale moon

According to many users, it is the best in the family Gecko, conquers users with its efficiency when working with the device, it has a similar to Mozilla Firefox, but still a special interface, as well as the presence of advanced functions. It is important to consider that it is installed only on Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 7, 8x32, 8x64.

Waterfox

designed for high performance and acceleration of 64-bit systems, focused on high-speed operation, the latest versions of the browser use the Ecosia search engine.

Wyzo

one of the improved offshoots of Mozilla. Has integrated BitTorrent, has the best download manager, supports all Firefox extensions, works on Windows and MacOS operating systems.

SeaMonkey

rather ponderous brother of Mozilla. Its functionality contains all the properties, most of which were deprived of Mozilla Firefox, to make the latter more lightweight. With such a range of interesting and specific functions, the browser is slightly "lame" in terms of the speed of operations and the load on the processor.

This concludes the review. We have tried to collect the most relevant and up-to-date data on web products for you, you just have to make the right choice. Read us and subscribe to the blog.

We access the Internet every day through our web browsers, to which we have become very accustomed during this time. Windows users are probably more familiar with well-known browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, etc. In fact, there are many other browsers with a wide range of unique options.

There are browsers designed for gamers, as well as browsers for social media lovers. Here are 20 Windows web browsers that you might not have known about before. By the way, they could greatly simplify your life.

Dooble is a new free multi-platform browser that was released in September 2009. Its purpose is to provide its users with a high level of privacy and to offer them an easy-to-use experience. The browser is currently available for Windows, OS X, Linux, and FreeBSD. Apart from the basic set of options, Dooble has a built-in download wizard and it also supports third-party plugins.

U is a free browser developed by Conduit. It is based on Chronium and features a user-centered design. U Browser will be especially relevant for those who like to use various social tools. With U, you can easily and easily connect with your online friends, access the apps you want, and even your phone.

Coonwon is a Google Chrome based browser designed specifically for gamers. It has a range of options ideal for online gamers: automated tasks, joystick drivers, game speed control, and more.

BlackHawk is an easy-to-use web browser that harmoniously combines the speed of Chrome's operations with the practical functionality of Firefox. An exceptional approach to cookies awaits you here.

Beamrise is the most recent social media browser that combines chat and web browsing options. You can chat using your usual social networks, as well as make video calls in the browser itself. Plus, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the wonderful animations, visual bookmarks and free texts based on Android.

NetGroove is a lightweight, fast, tabbed browser powered by the Internet Explorer Engine. A distinctive feature of this browser is that you can use it directly from your flash drive without prior installation.

This is an Indian browser from Mozilla. It will provide you with the latest movies and songs, live cricket broadcasts, news from various sources (regional and Hindi sources). Among other things, no one can track what you were looking for and which pages you visited.

QT Web Browser is a portable, reliable, fast and lightweight web browser with a unique user interface. It is open source software based on the Nokia QT platform and Apple Webkit.

The main focus of Browzar is privacy: it does not save browsing history, cookies, passwords, cache, temporary files, etc. It is perfect for banking and cloud operations. All information is automatically deleted immediately after you have completed the work and closed the browser.

Wyzo is often referred to as The Media Browser because it optimizes the performance of online publishing. It increases download speed and allows users to download torrents in one click. Wyzo is compatible with all popular Mozilla-based browser addons.

It is a fast, reliable and powerful browser. It is one of the best web browsers for Windows when it comes to saving time. Filling out forms is much easier and faster here than in other browsers. SlimBrowser has a built-in filter and the ability to remove pop-up ads out of sight.

Avant web browser will delight you with a pleasant and intuitive interface, as well as the absence of ads and malware. Avant is multi-processor and lightweight; it has a built-in download accelerator and video sniffer to find and download videos from the current web page. Avant options range from incognito mode to flash animation filter.

Superbird is a free and fast alternative to Google Chrome. The strongest place of this browser is speed, data privacy and stability. Lightweight Superbird is ready to offer its users an automatic update option and a wide range of plugins. The security of user data on Superbird has been improved by no longer being sent to Google or other third parties.

Comodo IceDragon is based on Firefox and is rich in various useful options. Particular attention should be paid to security on Comodo, as it scans web pages for malware. Comodo IceDragon is fully compatible with all Firefox plugins.

Free web browser that uses 3 popular rendering engines - Trident, Gecko, WebKit. Using a special button, you can switch from one mechanism to another. Lunascape is a great choice for web developers.

TORCH, like all browsers on our list, is completely free. With it, you can search and share photos, videos, links in just one click, and download your favorite videos. Suitable for those who like to collect and store memorable events.

Midori is a fast, lightweight and free web browser designed primarily for users with a focus on security and safety. The default browser allows you to search by and also uses the interface GTK +2 and rendering engine WebKit.

Maxthon is a cloud browser with a unique dual core design using Trident and Webkit. The browser offers cloud services, reading modes and other useful options. Here you will find great options to keep your data safe, as well as the ability to capture screen.

Yandex.Browser is a very simple and intuitive browser based on the Chromium technology platform. It loads pages quickly and provides a lot of space for web browsing. This browser also offers cloud-based browsing technology, where privacy is maintained through Kaspersky Lab.

A multi-platform web browser based on the QtWebKit engine. Some of the most successful options include: history and news feed, incognito mode, unified bookmark library, integrated ad blocking, speed dialing, cookie manager.

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Each person has unique tastes, preferences, and requirements. If one thing gets to a hundred people for testing, then each one will announce a different result. Some opinions will be similar, others will differ, and this is natural. It's the same in software. A browser is a program that a person uses to surf the Internet. We launch it every day, so it is important to choose a convenient browser that will meet all the requirements.
Using the browser, you can search for any information, listen to music, watch movies, and also play your favorite games. Any rating will be controversial, but let's try to rank the best browsers. In this article, you will analyze the criteria for choosing a good browser for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10... We will study in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. Based on our rating, you will be able to find a good browser for yourself.

Google Chrome 1st place

Advantages:

1. High speed of work. Chrome significantly outperforms the competition in terms of browser speed, as well as the processing of displayed resources. In addition, there is a convenient function of preloading pages, which further increases the speed of work.
2. Security. The company has implemented reliable technologies that ensure the safety of the browser. They continue to actively develop. The browser has a database of phishing and malicious resources that is regularly updated. The browser works according to a unique scheme in such a way that not a single process is involved, but several at once, but with lower privileges. Downloading files with the permission .bat, .exe, or.dll requires additional confirmation, which reduces the chances of a virus download.
3. There is an "Incognito" mode. This is a very convenient feature when you need to view a large number of sites, but at the same time leave no traces of their visit on your computer.
4. Sophisticated interface. It is quite simple and contains everything you need, without unnecessary elements. Chrome is the first browser to offer quick access. The panel shows the most visited resources. Another feature is the sharing of the address bar and the search engine. Later, this feature was implemented in other browsers.
5. Stable work. Recently, there have been no such cases when Google Chrome was malfunctioning or it was very slow. This can only happen if there are viruses in the system. In many ways, the security and stability of work is improved by using several processes, separated from each other. If one of them stops working, the rest continue to function.
6. There is a task manager for the "Additional Tools" menu. Almost no one knows about this feature. Thanks to a handy tool, you can track how many resources are occupied by an entire tab or a separate plugin. You can find and fix the source of the problem if the application starts to slow down.
7. Large selection of extensions, many of which are free to download. There are also many plugins and themes available. The browser can be customized according to personal preference, which is very convenient.
8. There is a possibility of automatic translation of pages. For this, Google Translate is involved.
9. The program is updated automatically without disturbing the user.
10. Search queries can be specified by voice; for this, the service “ Ok google».

1. Starting with version 42.0, support for NPAPI plugins has been stopped, including the rather popular Flash Player.
2. For the application to run smoothly, you need at least 2GB of RAM.
3. Most of the extensions and plugins are made in a foreign language.
4. The heavy load on the hardware contributes to the short battery life of laptops and smartphones.

Yandex Browser 2nd place

Advantages:


Disadvantages:

1. Not everyone will like the original interface.
2. Linking to various Yandex services. Without them, the program is devoid of many features.
3. Rarely, but still there are problems with the transfer of settings and history.

Mozilla Firefox 3rd place

Advantages:

1. Simple and very user-friendly interface with no unnecessary details.
2. Convenient settings system that allows you to radically change the browser, customizing it to your liking.
3. A large number of all kinds of plugins. You can choose them for every taste, because at the moment there are more than 100,000 of them.
4. Cross-platform. The browser can be downloaded for any operating system that is used on modern technology.
5. Reliability. I got into situations where the user caught a banner blocking all browsers, but Firefox continued to function.
6. The maximum level of security and privacy of personal data.
7. Comfortable bookmark bar.
8. The program may refuse to track information about you by various sites. You can set up private browsing of pages. In addition, there is a Master Passwords function that additionally protects your records on certain resources.
9. Updates happen in the background without the need for user intervention.

1. Compared to Chrome, the interface slows down a little and takes longer to respond to user manipulations.
2. Performance is average;
3. Lack of script support on some resources, as a result of which the content may not function properly.
4. The application requires a large amount of RAM.

Opera 4th place

Advantages:

1. Excellent speed of work and page display. The features of the browser include turbo mode, which significantly increases the speed of loading pages through the use of cloud technologies. At the same time, traffic is significantly saved, which is very important when using the mobile version.
2. There is a convenient express panel with saved bookmarks. This is a modified Speed ​​Dial tool that we saw in previous versions of the browser.
3. Opera Link technology, which is needed to synchronize different devices.
4. Lots of hot keys to simplify management.
5. Opera Unite internet browser.

1. A large amount of RAM is required for efficient operation. If you open several tabs at the same time, then Opera will start to slow down. Even the reliable engine of Chrome does not improve the situation.
2. Incorrect work of scripts and various forms is observed on many sites. There are a lot of complaints about working with WML.
3. Stability is not a browser's strong point. The company could not get rid of periodic failures and freezes.
   4. Own system of bookmarks, which is nicknamed "Piggy bank". This is a pretty interesting solution, but poorly implemented.

K-Meleon 5th place

Advantages:

1. Small requirements for PC resources, including a low amount of RAM.
2. The use of the native Windows interface, which significantly saves time and resources spent on the interface.
3. High speed of work.
4. Good personalization options, and for this you do not need to use third-party extensions. Everything is arranged using macros. It will be difficult for a beginner to master, but in your free time you can figure it out.
5. There is a large selection of assemblies. You can choose an extension with the desired set of functions.
6. You can create multiple profiles for different users.

1. Quite a clumsy interface. If we compare it with the leaders of the Top 5, then this browser has a too simple design.
2. Rarely, there are problems with the display of the Cyrillic alphabet, but in the latest updates the situation has been fixed.

Internet Explorer

There are many browsers out there now that we didn't mention in our review. We have presented our selection of the best browsers, but each may have a different opinion. The review presents only those reviewers with whom I have come across. They are completely free to download and use without any restrictions. The current version can be found on the official website. If you can suggest decent browsers that should be in the Top 5, then indicate your options in the comments.