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Maxthon
Maxthon · San Francisco, California, USA
What it is
Maxthon is a free Chromium-based browser with built-in notes, password management, and an AI chat assistant. It is listed for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web. Signing in syncs bookmarks, browser settings, Maxnote, password-manager data, and quick-access URLs across devices. Maxnote can record, organize, clip, and share URLs, text, images, and links. Maxthon 7 supports Chrome extensions, while desktop versions can sync extensions between Windows and macOS. Reading mode removes ads and other page elements; Read Aloud converts webpage content to speech, and split-screen browsing displays multiple pages side by side. Listed privacy features include ad blocking, anti-tracking, incognito mode, and a free VPN provided by Bright Data. The privacy policy says searches through the default MaxAsk engine, which uses Google as its search content provider, involve collection of search queries, IP addresses, and browser details. Maxthon says it encrypts account information and sensitive data stored locally or in the cloud, and encrypts data during synchronization. Video downloads are limited for logged-in users. Super Bookmarks, which combines URL bookmarks with notes, requires a VIP subscription.
For and against
For
- Syncs bookmarks, settings, notes, and passwords
- Supports Chrome extensions
- Includes ad blocking and anti-tracking
- Reading mode and Read Aloud are built in
Against
- Video downloads are limited for logged-in users
- Super Bookmarks requires a VIP subscription
- Default search collects queries, IP addresses, and browser details
The verdict
Maxthon combines browser basics with synced notes, reading tools, and chat, at no listed charge. Users should review the default search data collection and the limits on downloads and Super Bookmarks.
Who it suits
Maxthon may suit people who want synced browsing, built-in notes, reading tools, and an AI chat assistant. Its features span desktop and mobile platforms, though some functions have limits or require VIP.
Plans and prices
Maxthon Browser
Video downloads are limited for logged-in users; Maxthon VIP is required for Super Bookmarks
Read 7 Oct 2026 · maxthon.com
On the record
- AI
- The browser includes an AI chat assistant for natural-language conversations and information retrieval while browsing.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Maxthon describes itself as a browser for global users and reports users across 120 countries and regions.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- chromiummaxthon.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yesmaxthon.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yesmaxthon.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Data collection
- The privacy policy says Maxthon collects search queries, IP addresses, and browser details for searches made through its default MaxAsk search engine, which uses Google as its search content provider.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Maxthon 7 supports Chrome extensions, and its desktop versions can sync extensions between Windows and macOS.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- bothmaxthon.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Multitasking
- Split-screen browsing displays multiple webpages side by side in one window.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Notes
- Maxnote is a built-in cloud-synced tool for recording, organizing, clipping, and sharing URLs, text, images, and links.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The browser advertises anti-tracking, ad blocking, incognito browsing, and a free VPN; the homepage says its VPN is provided by Bright Data.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy features
- The browser lists ad blocking, anti-tracking, incognito mode, and a free VPN among its privacy features.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Maxthon is a Chromium-based web browser with built-in cloud sync, notes, a password manager, ad blocking, and media tools.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Reading and multitasking
- Features include reading and night modes, text-to-speech, split-screen browsing, and mouse gestures.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Reading tools
- Reading mode removes ads and other irrelevant elements, and Read Aloud converts webpage content to speech.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- Maxthon says it encrypts account information and sensitive data stored locally or in the cloud, and encrypts data during account synchronization.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site directs users to its help center, troubleshooting and bug-report page, community forum, and customer service contact information for support.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Signing in to a Maxthon account syncs bookmarks, browser settings, Maxnote, password-manager data, and quick-access URLs across devices.maxthon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
