Rating of popular browsers. Browser comparison. The main advantages of Yandex.Browser

After reading the rating of the best browsers 2017-2018 for windows xp, 7, 8, 10 and devices with the Android operating system, you can find out which one is the best and is more popular among users in Russia and around the world.

An Internet browser is an intermediary between the world wide web and the user, participating in the public life and activities of modern society. The health of the computer system or mobile devices depends on the quality of its work. Over time, a large number of well-known and little-known programs for this purpose appear, and it is already very difficult to determine which of them are worthy.

Another significant problem that arises when visiting Internet resources is the arbitrary downloading and installation, without reason for this, of programs, including browsers on a computer, which forcibly change not only the default search engine, but also provide sites in the search performed , not entirely trustworthy.

• All these reasons, as well as the productive capabilities of the computer, encourage you to get acquainted with the top best browsers in order to get general information about which browser to choose for yourself and download. In this article you can get acquainted with several of the best browsers, their place in the ranking and briefly learn about their main features.

Rating of popular browsers windows xp, 7, 8, 10 in Russia and CIS countries in 2018

This rating was compiled based on data from the largest resource (in Russia and the CIS countries) LiveInternet - conducting analysis of traffic and user software when visiting Internet sites, social networks, as well as using existing search engines.

The graph shows the rate of growth and decline (from the beginning of 2013 to the end of 2015) 5 most popular internet browsers, Windows operating system, that is, for computers and laptops.

Top most popular browsers for computers and laptops
Browser download links are provided from official websites and are completely safe.

Top popular browsers tablets and smartphones(Android and iOS Apple) Russia and CIS countries

Top most popular browsers for phones and tablets

1. Google Chrome;
2. Mobile Safari;
3. Firefox;
4. Android Browser;
5. Opera Mini.
6. US Browser;

You can download browsers from the Play Market service on Android by typing in the search.

• It should be noted that the number of Internet visitors from the Android OS is compared with the number of global network users from computers and laptops and will most likely soon exceed, and iOS (Apple) is in third place.
• These ratings of the best browsers reflect the most popular, and this also indicates people’s trust in them, but does not reflect the best in quality, since the majority use browsers that are installed in the system by default or before being sold at retail outlets.
• You can find out in more detail by taking a closer look at each browser and from reviews not only of people who are better versed in this, but based on the opinions of users.

Google Chrome

The history of the Google Chrome browser began in 2008, when the world first saw a product from Google. It not only made a lot of noise in the field of Internet applications, but also almost immediately won first place in the ranking of the best browsers, despite the popularity that existed at that time.

But along with success came a lot of debate about its pros and cons.

• Among the advantages of this browser, it is immediately worth highlighting its high speed and security when visiting Internet resources.
• It also has a lot of disadvantages, and one of them is insufficient support in the field of useful plugins, especially from third-party developers, and the difficulty of integrating into it. First of all, this concerns plugins for protection against intrusive advertising.

This happens due to a fairly strict marketing policy, installing only your own products and searching through the Google search engine by default.

But, despite this, he took and maintains his leadership position to this day, not only in operating systems on computers, but also on tablets and smartphones.

Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox appeared in 2004 and by 2006 it was simply brought back to normal functioning, since at first it simply did not want to work, it constantly froze and slowed down. But over time, the developers worked hard on it and gradually it took a leading position.

One of the advantages of this browser is its good speed and the fact that all plugins can be easily installed on it, no matter which developer (unlike google chrome). As a result, he gained recognition among people professionally involved in Internet activities, creating from it simply a multifunctional machine.

The disadvantage of this browser is its excessively high security.

Yandex browser

The product Yandex.Browser, initially aimed at competing with Google Chrome, has the same engine, design and, accordingly, very decent operating speed. But the most visible similarity with the version from Google is its focus only on existing Yandex services.

There are a lot of positive reviews from users of this product, namely its high speed. Many people without special knowledge in the field of existing browsers immediately noticed a very strong similarity with chrome. But there are also those who swear at it - perhaps it’s just a lack of trust in a supposedly domestic product.

A fairly serious application from the Yandex company and many people are confident in its success as the best browsers, of course, if I continue to work on it and improve it.

One of the shortcomings is the lack of synchronization of accounts, but this is already often discussed and may be improved in the near future.

Opera

The first releases of Opera were noted back in 1994 in Norway and until 2006, very few people knew about its existence. This year, version 9 is released and immediately gains great popularity, having a very large number of advantages: ad blocking without third-party extensions, support for most HTML standards, especially turbo mode. It receives a large number of positive reviews, and is gaining more and more space among users, approaching 50% and is considered one of the best browsers in the existing ranking.

But, after the release of version 10, something goes wrong in the company itself. It begins with the dismissal of staff, after which a message appeared about the transition to another engine (Blink) and the appearance of a large number of complaints in the direction of poor performance of an already beloved and familiar browser.

Explorer

Internet Explorer appeared in 2001 and is truly a legend from Windows in the world of browsers. Starting with the fact that it is indeed a very secure browser and has been installed by default in all Windows operating system products. Such security was immediately highlighted by professional structures, for example, in banking, in the management apparatus, and was used as the main one.

But, over time, its creators simply were not interested in updating it, and after the appearance of more interesting browsers, they began to lose their users and fall to lower places in the top of the best browsers.

The latest versions (starting from version 9) have, of course, significantly improved. The publications that appeared began to repeat the words about “similarities with a modern browser” and in many ways it became a really interesting browser, but the leaders in this area listed above simply overshadowed its superiority.

Browsers are fickle things. Updates, fixes and patches for certain versions are released very often. Something new is added, and what has become obsolete disappears. Because of this, every year you can choose again which browser was the best. And very often leaders change due to the fruitful work of developers or the mistakes of competitors. That's why there is an annual TOP-5. What is the best browser in 2016?

K-Meleon is another relative of the “Fire Fox”, which uses its engine in its work. But it would seem that there is no point in including two identical browsers in the rating? But there are differences, and quite big ones.

For example, saving resources on the user’s personal computer. Based on this indicator, we can safely award the title of “Best Browser 2016” to Kameleon. This implies a high speed of information processing. Separately, it should be noted that the browser is convenient - you can customize it “to suit you” if you know how to work with macros. Well, if this is not enough, many extensions will help in the matter.

But there are also disadvantages:

• Cyrillic in Kameleon is not always displayed adequately. This small flaw can seriously ruin the nerves of users who use this layout. But in the latest updates, such a bug practically does not appear.
• The interface is stuck in the past. It is too simple and even outdated. Conservative users will like it, but when compared with the leaders, it definitely loses on all counts.
• Personalization is quite difficult. For users who don't want to mess around with macros, this can be inconvenient.

The oldest modern browser, occupying the TOP 5 year after year. It stays so high not only because of user habit and trust.

Since 1994, when it was created, with each update, developers have been bringing something new, convenient and allowing for increased productivity to Opera. And the use of the engine with the addition of some of its “bells and whistles” (since 2013) made it possible to make Opera even more functional. The browser has many advantages:

• Excellent operating speed. Even with a slow Internet connection, Opera is able to quickly display pages due to the “Turbo” mode.
• Ease of use thanks to the so-called “hot keys”.
• Availability of express panel. This, however, will not surprise anyone - but it is worth recognizing the increased convenience.
• You can synchronize multiple devices using exclusive Opera Link technology.

But with such an abundance of advantages, there are also several significant disadvantages that did not allow it to become the best browser this year:

• The eternal “disease” of Opera is the lack of stability. Just as it did not exist in 1994, it did not appear later either.
• Opera has a high “appetite” for computer resources. This is not suitable for weak cars.
• Interaction with scripts and forms of some sites has not been fully developed. Because of this, they may not work or display incorrectly.

It was once the best browser, according to most Russian-speaking users. But over time, he lost ground and ended up only on the third step of the podium. Although it is still in demand abroad.

It was this browser that made many breakthroughs in its industry - the extension store, privacy and much more. We can talk for a long time about the positive aspects of “Fire Fox”:

• Simplicity and convenience. There is nothing superfluous in the interface, and a large number of settings will allow you to customize it in a way that is convenient for a particular user. The bookmarks bar does not create any problems. You can find more than 100,000 plugins for additional customization in the browser store - for every taste.
• Browser security. It is almost impossible to track information about a user who uses Firefox. The browser prohibits monitoring activities on the site. But besides this, you can completely hide yourself from sites by setting up private mode. And the “Password Master” function can additionally hide the owner’s passwords and logins from any reading scripts and viruses. In addition, in some cases, locker viruses do not even pick it up.
• Independence. It is able to update itself without dragging the user into its problems. Also, without dancing with a tambourine and searching for a special assembly, it can be run on any operating system.

But there are also a lot of negative things:

• Low performance coupled with the requirement for a large amount of RAM spoils the face of Firefox.
• There is some sluggishness - the interface responds to user actions with some unpleasant delay.
• Scripts are not supported on all sites; they are displayed incorrectly or refuse to work at all.

A very unexpected appearance on the market of the best new (2012 release) browser. Previously, users did not take domestic products seriously, preferring more advanced competitors. But during this time he was able to get ahead, overtaking his competitors and only falling short of the first step. Perhaps this is due to aggressive promotion, but the fact is clear.

This browser offers a large number of fresh and innovative features that were not included in older competitors. It’s worth figuring out why they loved him so much:

• Convenient tiled quick launch panel with support for up to 20 site tiles. The user can add absolutely any resource here.
• Well thought out security. Every downloaded file is checked for malware. Yandex.Browser can also check links and sites using a special catalog of fraudulent and phishing resources. This also includes the built-in AdGuard.
• Ability to preview documents, PDFs and many other formats before downloading directly in your browser.
• Turbo 2.0 mode. It works much better than the similar one in Opera. At the same time, it is able to compress videos played on the Internet, saving traffic.
• Unusual, fresh and updated interface with the ability to personalize.

We should also highlight mouse gestures, which are implemented in this browser much better than in its competitors. They allow you to perform a large number of functions without using the keyboard.

However, there are several small flaws that negatively affect the perception of the program by users. For example, many people do not like the unusual and therefore unusual interface. And without being tied to Yandex, many browser capabilities are simply lost.

For many years now, this titan of its industry has retained the love of users and never ceases to occupy, if not the top of the ratings, then the approaches to it. It, without a doubt, deserves to be called the best among all other browsers for the Windows operating system. Since 2008, Chrome has been actively developing and strives to maintain its position and user loyalty.

Overall, the product turned out to be excellent, even taking into account the use of the new and not fully tested Chromium engine, which was assembled from the then popular Safari with the addition of V8. And all this - with a beautiful and convenient interface, in which there is nothing superfluous - everything you need is in plain sight. And the excess is hidden deeper so that the user does not accidentally spoil anything.

The popularity of Google Chrome is no coincidence. It has more than enough advantages:

• Highest operating speed. There is a function for preloading pages. The speed of work seriously exceeds that of competitors.
• Granite safety. The latest technologies ensure browser protection. It contains directories of all known phishing resources. In addition, it is no longer so easy to download a virus, even on purpose - if the file has the extension *.bat, *.exe or *.dll, then you will have to give it additional confirmation.
• Incognito mode. The name speaks for itself - the user is free to go anywhere, but not a trace of visiting these sites will remain on the computer.
• Enviable stability. It starts to slow down only on weak PCs, the system is heavily loaded or it is infected with viruses. Errors may also occur when opening a large number of tabs and/or launching many plugins.
• Own “Task Manager”, which allows you to monitor the work of each individual tab. Convenient when you need to understand how much memory a particular process inside the browser “eats”. Useful for optimizing work - after all, who doesn’t have something superfluous in their pinned tabs?
• A whole store of extensions, each of which can bring enormous benefits. You can also find additional personalization tools there.
  Deep integration with all Google services, including voice search, translator, Google Docs and much more.

The only drawback is that it is demanding on computer resources - it requires at least 3 GB of computer RAM. Which, however, is not so much for a modern device. But if you run some not too old game, MS Word and Google Chrome at the same time on a PC with average capabilities, problems may begin.

Just a decade and a half ago, the first Internet users hardly wondered about choosing a browser and calmly used the browser built into the Windows system. Firstly, then there really was no special alternative to him. Secondly, IE at that time coped with its task quite well, providing more or less comfortable surfing on the Internet.
Microsoft didn't care about standards, but at the same time managed to give the world a lot of interesting technologies.

Nowadays, the situation has changed dramatically, and Internet technologies have stepped far forward. Flash blossomed and withered, and was replaced by HTML5. Web pages have become an order of magnitude heavier, and many sites have turned from simple pages into full-fledged web applications. Today we watch videos online, play games directly in the browser, and with the help of special applications we can even design houses. All this requires modern browsers to have greater functionality and serious optimization for new technologies without loss of stability.

Don’t forget about the threat to the security of your device and data. Today, a computer with a browser is not only a window to the world, but also a tool for managing bank accounts, government services, purchases and travel. Over the past 10 years, the Internet has become the main means and channel for the spread of infection, and the development of technology is forcing browsers to be supplemented with more and more new capabilities. And with new opportunities come new vulnerabilities.

An incredible number of browsers have appeared on the computer software market. Such that sometimes users’ eyes just run wild. So which browser is the best today? Let's try to answer this question by looking at several modern TOP browsers.

Indeed, an excellent development from the world famous company Google. Definitely the fastest if you don't load it with a lot of different extensions. The speed of launching the browser, opening new tabs, loading pages and downloading files from the Internet is simply impressive, especially after switching from Internet Exporer. In this regard, there is definitely no real alternative to him among modern observers.

Chrome does not lose performance even when working for a long time with a large number of open tabs, since for each new open tab a separate process is launched in the system. This leads to another advantage: if any open tab freezes, the operation of the entire browser does not stop. At the same time, Chrome is not very demanding on system and computer resources, but it also does not work miracles. Your computer's resources are limited and the browser cannot change this.

It has a well-implemented and extremely simple interface without unnecessary settings, buttons and graphical bells and whistles. Thanks to this, any user can easily set up this browser and quickly learn how to use all its functions. All additional and little-used functions are hidden in the depths of the menu.

Google Chrome has the same basic features as any modern browser. Address bar with smart search, bookmarks, download manager (unfortunately, not very functional), Incognito mode, express panel for displaying frequently visited web pages, which can be replaced with visual bookmarks using a special extension. Automatic translation of pages on the fly is also supported. There is also provision for synchronization of user data with a personal Google account.

Another significant advantage of Google Chrome is the open source code of the engine, which provides serious opportunities for third-party developers. This probably explains the large number of different add-ons (extensions) written for this browser. However, there is one specific drawback. Many of them, unfortunately, have not been translated into Russian.

Browser security is provided primarily by Safe Browsing technology. It is this, and not antiviruses, that every day causes a lot of problems for the authors of malware (including software with tricky checkboxes). By analyzing files, sites and user behavior, Google can flag a dangerous file in a matter of hours and block its downloading. While anti-virus laboratories, most likely, have not even received this file from users yet, not to mention analyzing it and adding it to anti-virus databases.

One of the disadvantages is that it is somewhat inconvenient to work with bookmarks. For example, you won't be able to simply remove a bookmark from the drop-down list, as you can in FireFox; to do this, you'll have to open Bookmark Manager.

Google Chrome does not have a setting that allows you to switch to the previous open tab, but you can fix this annoying flaw by installing a special extension. All minor inconveniences are more than compensated for by the enormous speed of the browser, which we have already mentioned above.

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Undoubtedly, it is one of the most popular and sought-after browsers on today's software market. It has a simple, well optimized and quite convenient tab interface. It has a flexible settings system that gives users the opportunity to perfectly customize the browser “for themselves.” In this parameter, it unconditionally surpasses any of its competitors.

Firefox has a smart quick search bar, implemented at a fairly good level. Work with bookmarks is supported. It may not be as convenient as in the same Opera, but still quite acceptable. There is an express panel for displaying frequently visited sites. If necessary, it can be replaced with a visual bookmarks panel. But by default, like in Opera, it is still not installed. But there is a very useful function of end-to-end spell checking. Work with RSS is supported. There is a built-in module for blocking pop-up advertisements. There is a function for private web browsing and a special functional panel for developers.

The browser has a very good security system that guarantees users maximum confidentiality and safety of personal data. Saved passwords are equally protected using the built-in master password function. Mozilla integrates well and interacts with many antivirus programs. The main advantage, of course, is the huge number of different add-ons to expand the capabilities to suit absolutely any user needs. No other browser has such a wide variety of plugins today. Without exaggeration, additional modules that significantly expand the functionality are the main highlight of this browser!

In all other respects, Mozilla Firefox is a fairly typical browser with fairly average speed. In addition, it also slows down (although not critically) when working with a large number of open tabs. It may slow down if you do not clear the browser cache for a long time. Consumes more system and hardware resources of the computer than Opera or Google Chrome.

Opera

Let's remember the once most popular browser Opera. Without exaggeration, we can say that this is one of the oldest reviewers. Appeared in the mid-90s of the last century. Definitely a well-deserved “veteran” among browsers! It has a very nice design and has a classically implemented, well-designed tab interface. The menu is made quite ergonomically, very compact and is located in the upper left corner. Many users find that this is much more convenient than a large menu, also in the upper right corner. Opera also has a customizable sidebar for quick access to various browser functions. Also, by the way, a very convenient thing.

The express panel for visual bookmarks is natively integrated into the browser, which eliminates the need for users to install the appropriate add-ons. This is also a huge plus, because visual bookmarks are a popular thing among Internet users.

It is worth noting the high-quality implementation of working with bookmarks in terms of adding, deleting, exporting and importing. In addition, there is support for hotkeys and a well-implemented page scaling function for people with poor vision. There is also a private mode for browsing the Internet, in which history, search, cookies and temporary files are not saved. In a word, a nice interface and good functionality!

The speed of the browser, of course, spoils the whole picture. It is clearly lower than what is stated by the developers. There are certain problems with script processing. In addition, there is also a low speed of hardware acceleration. You definitely can't call him the fastest. But on the other hand, Opera works quite stably, does not crash or slow down even when working for a long time with many open tabs. To compensate for the low speed, this browser can provide its users with a special “Turbo” mode, which, through compression, allows them to significantly increase the speed of opening web pages on a slow Internet and at the same time save unlimited traffic.

Opera immediately integrates the functions of data synchronization, working with FTP, downloading torrents, and there is also a client for working with email. If this turns out to be not enough, then you can always use many different plugins to expand functionality, developed specifically for this browser. In general, Opera is an old, good, proven and very reliable browser!

Yandex browser

A very interesting and certainly noteworthy development from the domestic company Yandex, created on the basis of Chromium. This browser is distinguished by a fairly high degree of security, thanks to the use of advanced SafeBrowsing technology (including protection of online payments) and integrated protection against virus software from Kaspersky Lab. In addition to this, the browser has a reliable password and form manager.

Yandex.Browser interface

Security is the main feature of the browser. Developers pay great attention to this point in every new release, and malware authors have to work hard to get around the next obstacles. Yandex checks not only sites and files, but also monitors browser extensions, and more recently, DNS requests. Dangerous sites with mobile subscriptions and SMS ransomware are filtered.
Of course, it will not help in any way if hackers find another vulnerability in the Chromium engine or the user himself downloads and runs a file from an unknown source, but for many users this browser can be a salvation.

The Yandex browser has not lost the high stability characteristic of the Chromium engine, and failures in the application occur extremely rarely, even on complex and large sites.
Yandex Browser shows good speed when loading web pages, although it loses some performance when there are a large number of open tabs. It has a “Turbo” mode, which allows you to work comfortably with a slow Internet connection and save unlimited traffic.

The highlight of this browser is its close integration with all popular Yandex services: cloud storage, email, search, online translator, maps, traffic jams, exchange rates, weather forecasts, and so on. This is an absolute plus, since many RUNet users prefer to use this particular search engine! Yandex Browser also supports data synchronization and transfer of settings from other browsers. Has a built-in tool for reading pdf files.

In all other respects, Yandex.Browser is an absolutely typical browser, built on the Chromium platform, with quite standard functionality and interface, regular tabs, bookmarks, address bar, express panel for displaying visited sites and does not stand out among its competitors in any way, except for tight integration with the services of the developer company.

Free download of Yandex.Browser from our portal is available.

Sputnik is another interesting Russian development, created on the basis of the same Chromium technology by Rostelecom. This browser was released relatively recently, literally following the domestic search engine of the same name. It does not yet have sufficient authority in the browser market, but it has every chance of gaining some popularity among RUNet users in the future.

The Sputnik browser has a number of very interesting and exclusive features, most of which are aimed at security and filtering adult content.
Examples include the integrated module " Stalker"(providing protection against malware), as well as customizable filters to block potentially dangerous and legally prohibited information. Filters have several monitoring modes: " Easy", "Moderate" And " Strict".

The browser has a so-called " Child mode", which filters out web content with an age limit of "18+". In addition to all of the above, there is a special blocking module " Advertising allotment", which, as you might guess, is engaged in blocking advertising on web pages.

Sputnik browser interface

The main browser window has a sidebar for quick access to all services of the Sputnik search engine. Provides quick access to exchange rates, news, maps, posters, weather, pictures, TV programs with the ability to watch live TV. However, at the time of testing, some television channels turned out to be inoperative.

Users of this browser have access to another very interesting service " My house". It can determine your location and help you at the right time find various infrastructure facilities located nearby: shops, pharmacies, various government agencies, and so on. Another advantage of this browser is its support for a huge number of extensions developed for Google Chrome.

Otherwise, this browser does not stand out among the others, and the “carbon copy” design is repeated by Google Chrome. The same interface with the same settings, absolutely the same menu, tabs, address bar, bookmarks and a completely identical download manager. At the same time, Sputnik is significantly inferior in speed and page loading to the same Chrome. It works at about the speed of Mozilla and also slows down at times.

(Project Spartan)

(Project Spartan) is a new product from Microsoft that replaced the obsolete Internet Explorer. As the developers themselves stated, Edge will now be integrated into all Windows operating systems, starting with “ten”. It is a completely ordinary browser with a standard tabbed interface, without any special graphics in the design and an absolutely inconvenient single-column menu located in the upper right corner. In addition, the settings menu has a very small number of options. Simply put, there’s not much to configure there. The search bar is poorly designed, very small and, moreover, located quite close to the address bar itself.

Edge is relatively slow and crashes occasionally. Sometimes some functions refuse to work. On top of that, at the time of testing, the browser completely lacked the ability to install any add-ons to expand the existing limited functionality.

Microsoft Edge browser interface

But, despite all the above shortcomings, Spartan still has several interesting and noteworthy functions. Some of them can even be considered a successful exclusive. For example, a special reading mode that allows you to view web pages in the format of a regular book. When this mode is activated, all unnecessary content is removed from the page and only the necessary text with pictures is left. There is a very useful page search function with various options, for example, search for the whole word or case sensitive.

There is also a function for saving pages for further reading offline in the absence of an Internet connection. There is another feature that is really quite interesting and deserves praise - creating web notes. With its help, you can add your comments on the desired web pages and highlight the text with a marker. All this, of course, is then saved in the browser and can be viewed by the user at any time. In addition, Edge has a built-in module for working with email. There is also a private mode option for browsing pages.

As Microsoft employees assure, this browser will definitely be improved, including taking into account user wishes, and in the future it may even become a good alternative to third-party browsers. Time will show. But for now, all we can say with certainty is that Microsoft has completed the task of replacing the outdated IE with a more current and high-quality browser. But nothing more.

There is no need to download the Microsoft Edge browser, as it is already built into compatible operating systems.

Conclusion

Agree, you can look at various browsers for a long time, identifying their real advantages and disadvantages, but in itself a completely logical conclusion involuntarily suggests itself. There are simply no ideal and universal browsers! Absolutely all browsers have a sufficient number of pros and cons, as well as certain specifics in terms of functionality.

That being said, the current diversity of browsers is mainly due to the open source code and Chromium license. All these endless browsers from Mail.ru, Rambler and other companies are usually slightly colored versions of Chromium with their own name in the header. All additional functionality is third-party extensions that can easily be installed on pure Chromium.

In such a situation, it seems that the right option when choosing a browser would be to determine exactly how you are going to use the Internet, and then choose the most suitable browser for these purposes. For example, if you constantly have to view a large number of web pages, use Google Chrome. If you have a slow Internet connection with non-unlimited traffic, choose Opera or Yandex.Browser. And if you need a browser with a lot of additional features for all occasions, then Mozilla will naturally be the best choice. If your priorities are security and confidentiality of personal data, use the same Firefox or Yandex.Browser. For children, you can install Satellite. As for the rest, the choice is entirely yours!

Let's take a closer look at the most popular browsers for personal computers and laptops running Windows in the world and in RuNet, in particular. We will try to evaluate them as objectively as possible. advantages And flaws for the user. The main and most important characteristics are speed, ease of use, safety, functionality.

Before moving on to the review, let's turn to statistics, provided by leading web analytics companies.

The latest data on the share of users in the world at the beginning of 2017 was provided by the Net Applications agency. It is worth noting that these statistics have not undergone global changes for several years.

Several companies maintain statistics on Russian-language Internet users, including OpenStat, LiveInternet and HotLog.

As we see, confident leadership in RuNet and in the world beyond Google Chrome.

But these are just statistics. In order to fully experience the quality of the work of reviewers, it is worth trying them all in action, because everyone may have their own specific wishes and preferences.

Mozilla FireFox – free web surfing

If you prefer simple interface with minimum extra buttons and tabs, then this browser is definitely worth trying. During the initial installation, you will receive a minimum of functions, which for some is even better - easy to use.

You can expand the functionality using numerous plugins And extensions, of which there is simply a sea (more than 100 thousand at the moment).

Features a high level security Your personal data and passwords. Easy to at a construction site.

An important advantage is blocking pop-up windows and RSS support. Updates independently, without user intervention.

High rates of development allow the observer to successfully compete with the leaders of the ratings, but it is still slightly inferior in performance the next browser in our review.

Google - Internet at the speed of Chrome

Chrome offers the greatest speed of work. The functionality is very well thought out. Features a very convenient multilingual interface, which all other browsers are trying to copy with varying degrees of success.

Browser automatically blocks pop-up windows, in the search bar you can enter both the site address and the search query.

Extremely convenient quick page translation. Supports operating mode by several users.

It's more than just a browser - it's a platform for web applications. Built-in Flash player, it is possible to view PDF And DOC files directly in the browser window. For some, the function of enabling the mode may be useful incognita to disable tracking of your online activity and recording of your Internet activity.

Lots of extensions, unfortunately, not all of them are of high enough quality, since many are created by third-party developers. Because of them, there may be a decrease in operating speed, so you should install only proven plugins and extensions.

From shortcomings one can note quite high loading RAM when opening multiple tabs, as well as tracking your interests, location and displaying advertising based on this information.

However, in general, it is not for nothing that this reviewer occupies a leadership position in Russia and the world, so we can recommend it first of all.

Opera - convenient, safe, fast

The once most popular Internet browser in Russia is now losing more and more popularity every year. But its Mini version for smartphones is still used by the majority.

Among advantages should be noted comparatively fast work, will be very useful for low-power computers. The speed can be further increased by using the " Turbo».

Easy to configure, can install about a thousand extensions And plugins. Has a pleasant interface.

TO cons Considering the large amount of loaded RAM, some sites may not be displayed entirely correctly.

Yandex Browser - fast with turbo mode

Recently, a Russian-made columnist has become increasingly popular. True, the same engine is taken as a basis Chromium, and therefore the interface is similar to Chrome, but it must be admitted that it is a little more adapted for Runet.

Among the differences, we note the unusual animated background Internet Explorer, which improves perception. Interface simplified to a minimum. Diverse panels take up less space, resulting in a 20% increase in site visibility. Services integrated Yandex disk, mail, online translator and other specialized ones.

For some, the simplified interface may be a disadvantage; it will take time to get used to it. If you do not connect to various Yandex services, the browser will work limitedly.

Tor Browser Bundle – incognito mode

Not represented in the rating, which is no wonder - the browser is intended for users who want hide your data, spies trying to work on the network in incognita.

Basically it's Thor modified Mozilla FireFox, with a similar interface and functionality. But with its use you can hide your IP address, location and other personal data.

However, the cost of protecting your information will be significant. decreased productivity. That is, pages will open slowly, since traffic will be redirected through servers in many countries. You will constantly have to enter a captcha in a search engine in order to be checked to see if you are a robot.

If you care about privacy online – we recommend trying Tor Browser.

Internet Explorer - always at hand

Explorer is the grandfather of all modern browsers. Now he has already lost his position significantly. In all respects - security, speed, convenience, it is quite weak.

However, in the latest version, Internet Explorer 11 tried to get closer to the leading browsers and mitigate a number of shortcomings.

However cons its use is still too a lot of, because few users give it their preference.

Microsoft Edge– new fromMicrosoft

Microsoft does not give up and in 2015 creates a browser that is rapidly increasing the number of its fans. It replaced Internet Explorer in Windows 10.

Increased number of supported extensions, operating speed increased thanks to the use of the new EdgeHTML engine. Fully integrated in Windows 10, it cannot be used in other versions. We also worked on security.

From shortcomings– some sites may not be displayed correctly, the menu is not functional enough, and it is difficult to customize for specific tasks.

Every year programs for working with the Internet become more and more functional and optimized. The best of them have high speed, the ability to save traffic, protect your computer from viruses and work with popular network protocols. The best browsers at the end of 2018 can withstand the competition thanks to regular useful updates and stable operation.

Google Chrome

The most common and popular browser for Windows today is Google Chrome. This program is developed on the WebKit engine combined with javascript. It has a number of advantages, including not only stable operation and an intuitive interface, but also a very rich store with a variety of plugins that make your browser even more functional.

A convenient and fast Internet explorer is installed on 42% of devices worldwide. True, most of them are mobile gadgets.

Google Chrome is the most popular browser

Pros of Google Chrome:

• fast loading of Internet pages and high quality of recognition and processing of web elements;
• a convenient quick access and bookmarks panel that allows you to save your favorite sites for instant access to them;
• high data security, saving passwords and increased confidentiality “Incognito” mode;
• an extension store with many interesting add-ons for the browser, including news feeds, ad blockers, photo and video downloaders and much more;
• regular updates and user support.

Browser disadvantages:

• the browser is demanding on computer resources and reserves at least 2 GB of free RAM for stable operation;
• not all plugins from the official Google Chrome store are translated into Russian;
• After update 42.0, the program suspended support for many plugins, including Flash Player.

The browser from Yandex was released in 2012 and was developed on the WebKit and javascript engine, which was later called Chromium. Explorer aims to connect Internet surfing with Yandex services. The program interface turned out to be convenient and original: although the design does not look like a breakthrough, the ease of use of the tiles from the “Scoreboard” curtain is not inferior to bookmarks in Chrome. The developers took care of user safety on the Internet by embedding anti-virus plugins Antishock, Adguard and Web Trust into the browser.

Pros of Yandex Browser:

• fast website processing speed and instant page loading;
• smart search through the Yandex system;
• customization of bookmarks, the ability to add up to 20 tiles to quick access;
• increased security when surfing the Internet, active anti-virus protection and blocking of shock advertising;
• turbo mode and traffic saving.

Disadvantages of Yandex Browser:

• intrusive operation of services from Yandex;
• each new bookmark consumes a considerable amount of RAM;
• Although an ad blocker and an antivirus protect your computer from Internet threats, they sometimes slow down the program.

Mozilla Firefox

This browser is built on the lightweight Gecko engine, which is open source, so anyone can take part in improving it. Mozilla has a unique style and stable operation, but it does not always cope with heavy loads: with a large number of open tabs, the program begins to freeze a little, and the central processor and RAM are loaded more than usual.

In the USA and Europe, Mozilla Firefox is used by users much more often than in Russia and neighboring countries

Pros of Mozilla Firefox:

• The browser's store of extensions and add-ons is simply huge. There are more than 100 thousand names of various plugins;
• fast interface operation at low loads;
• increased security of user personal data;
• synchronization between browsers on different devices for exchanging bookmarks and passwords;
• minimalistic interface without unnecessary details.

Cons of Mozilla Firefox:

• Some features of Mozilla Firefox are hidden from users. To access additional functions, you must enter “about:config” in the address bar;
• unstable work with scripts and flash player, due to which some sites may not be displayed correctly;
• low performance, slowdown of the interface when there are a large number of open tabs.

Opera

The history of the browser stretches back to 1994. Until 2013, Opera worked on its own engine, but then switched to Webkit+V8, following the example of Google Chrome. The program has established itself as one of the best applications for saving traffic and quickly accessing pages. Turbo mode in Opera works stably, compressing pictures and videos when loading the site. The extension store is inferior to competitors, but all the plugins necessary for comfortable Internet use are available for free.

In Russia, the percentage of Opera browser users is twice as high as the world average

Pros of Opera:

• fast speed of transition to new pages;
• convenient “Turbo” mode, which saves traffic and allows pages to load faster. Data compression works on graphic elements, saving more than 20% of your Internet traffic;
• one of the most convenient express panels among all modern browsers. Possibility of unlimited adding of new tiles, editing their addresses and names;
• built-in “picture-in-picture” function - the ability to watch videos, adjust volume and rewind even when the application is minimized;
• Convenient synchronization of bookmarks and passwords using the Opera Link function. If you use Opera on your phone and computer at the same time, your data will be synced across both devices.

Cons of Opera:

• increased consumption of RAM even with a small number of open bookmarks;
• high power consumption on gadgets powered by their own battery;
• long browser startup compared to similar browsers;
• weak customization with a small number of settings.

Safari

Apple's browser is popular on Mac OS and iOS; it appears much less frequently on Windows. However, throughout the world this program takes an honorable fourth place in the overall list of popularity among similar applications. Safari is fast, provides high security for user data, and official tests prove that it is optimized better than many other Internet explorers. True, the program has not received global updates for a long time.

Safari updates for Windows users have not been released since 2014

Pros of Safari:

• high speed of loading Internet pages;
• low load on the device's RAM and processor.

Cons of Safari:

• support for the browser on the Windows platform ended back in 2014, so you shouldn’t expect global updates;
• not the best optimization for Windows devices. With developments from Apple, the program works more stable and faster.

Other browsers

Apart from the most popular browsers mentioned above, there are many other programs worth considering.

Internet Explorer

The standard Internet Explorer browser built into Windows more often becomes an object of ridicule than a program for regular use. Many people see the application only as a client for downloading a better explorer. However, today the program ranks fifth in Russia and second in the world in terms of the share of users. In 2018, the application was launched by 8% of Internet visitors. True, the speed of working with pages and the lack of support for many plugins makes Internet Explorer not the best choice for the role of a regular browser.

Internet Explorer 11 is the latest browser in the Internet Explorer family

Tor

The Tor program works through an anonymous network system, allowing the user to visit any sites of interest and remain incognito. The browser uses numerous VPNs and proxy servers, which allows free access to the entire Internet, but slows down the application. Low performance and long download times make Tor not the best solution for listening to music and watching videos on the global network.

Tor is free and open source software for anonymous information exchange on the Internet.

Choosing a browser for personal use is not so difficult: the main thing is to decide what goals you are pursuing using the global network. The best Internet explorers have different sets of features and plugins, competing in page loading speed, optimization and security.