Best Web Browsers in 2026
Updated
In short: Microsoft Edge is ranked #1 of 139 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Google Chrome and Brave Browser. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Google Chrome. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Opera at $0.33/mo.
Choosing a browser can come down to how you browse, which devices you use, and what controls matter to you. Compare browser engines and extension support with built-in ad blocking and tracking protection. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Brave Browser are among the entries to weigh. Supported platforms and cross-device sync can help you assess how a browser fits your setup, while open-source status is another point of comparison. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing too. Consider which listed features matter in daily use, whether that means add-ons, continuity across devices, or tools for limiting tracking.
139 web browsers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Microsoft Edge iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.8Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 2 Google Chrome iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.8Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromium
- 3 Brave Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.8$2.50/mo Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: Open-source Chromium Web coreBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 4 Mozilla Firefox iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: geckoBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 5 Opera iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$0.33/mo Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 6 Vivaldi iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 7 Waterfox Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$5/mo Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: geckoBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 8 Safari iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: other
- 9 Ecosia Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 10 Comet iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 11 DuckDuckGo Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$8.33/mo Supported platforms: bothBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 12 Tor Browser Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free Supported platforms: both
- 13 Aloha Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 14 SnowHaze iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Supported platforms: bothBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 15 AdsPower iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free Supported platforms: both
- 16 JioSphere iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Supported platforms: bothBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 17 Temple Browser Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: Microsoft Edge WebView2Built-in ad blocking: Yes
- 18 AVG Secure Browser Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 19 iBrowe Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 20 Epic Privacy Browser Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 21 Kameleo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7€3.75/mo Supported platforms: both
- 22 NAVER Whale iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 23 Maxthon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromiumBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
- 24 360 Secure Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: chromium
- 25 Orion Browser iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$50/mo Supported platforms: bothBrowser engine: webkitBuilt-in ad blocking: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which web browser is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Microsoft Edge is ranked #1 of 139 with a score of 9.8. Google Chrome is second and Brave Browser third.
How many of these have a free plan?
20 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Opera has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.