As much as the Internet has changed over the past decade, one thing that has remained largely the same is the essential web browser. However, not all web browsers are created equal when it comes to online security. That’s crucial when it comes to protecting your privacy, which makes your choice of browser more important than it might seem. The most popular browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera and Vivaldi. So, which one is the worst for privacy? Arguably, the worst browser for online privacy is and always has been Chrome. That’s because of one simple fact: It’s owned and operated by Google. It’s built by a company whose entire business model is behavioral profiling. Everything you do in Chrome — from searches to links you hover over — is being tracked by Google. One of the main purposes of building profiles based on this information is to serve Chrome users with targeted advertisements. So, what are the best browsers for privacy? Brave is a the top of that list. Brave is designed to protect your privacy and minimizes annoyances. Unlike Chrome, Brave doesn’t collect any personal data. A benefit of Brave is that its code is based on Chromium, so it’s almost fully compatible with any extensions or add-ons that work in Chrome. Firefox comes in second, though it doesn’t offer as much protection as Brave does. In the end, the best way to ensure all your private information stays private is to use a browser that focuses on privacy, and in this case, it’s Brave.
