What are some common Web browsers?
While only two or three browsers dominate the Web browser market, there are many different Web browsers available. If your current browser doesn't provide the experience you want, it might be worthwhile to try another one. Below is a list of browsers available for the Windows, Macintosh, and Linux platforms.
Windows
|
Company |
Program |
Notes |
|
Apple Computer |
Web browser developed by Apple; includes tabbed browsing, a pop-up blocker, integrated Google search, and private browsing; available for Windows starting with version 3. |
|
|
Avant Force |
Multi-window browser that includes autofill, pop-up and ad blocking, and online profile storage; also supports mouse gestures, includes an RSS reader, and has additional privacy protection features. |
|
|
FlashPeak |
Tabbed multiple-site browser that includes a popup blocker, window skins, form autofill, and quick-search; also features online translation, scriptt error suppression, and blacklist and whitelist filtering. |
|
|
Google |
New browser developed by Google that includes a search-based address bar and dynamic tabs; also supports site thumbnails and shortcuts to Web applications. |
|
|
Maxthon International |
Tabbed browser that supports Mouse Gestures, Magic Fill for forms, and Feed Reader for RSS feeds; includes other proprietary features such as Smart Acceleration, Anti-Freeze, Super Drag&Drop, Ad Hunter, and Web Sniffer. |
|
|
Microsoft |
The most popular Web browser for Windows; comes pre-installed with the Windows operating system; also used for navigating local files and folders. |
|
|
Mozilla |
Popular open-source Web browser developed by Mozilla Corporation; features tabbed browsing, a pop-up blocker, and integrated search; supports the Google toolbar. |
|
|
Mozilla |
All-in-one Internet application suite that includes a Web browser, HTML editor, email and newsgroup client, and IRC chat program; developed as a community effort and uses Mozilla source code. |
|
|
Opera Software |
Efficient browser created by Telenor, Norway's largest telecom company; includes tabbed browsing, integrated search, and a pop-up blocker. |
|
|
Radical Software |
Browser optimized for online media; includes features that accelerate Web downloads and allows users to download torrents with a single click. |
|
|
Rockmelt, Inc |
Chromium-based browser with built-in social networking features; supports instant notifications, built-in chat, and provides simple sharing options for Facebook and Twitter; automatically syncs user data with supported mobile devices. |
|
|
SRWare |
Web browser based on the Chromium source code; includes additional security and privacy features not found in Google's Chrome browser. |
|
|
W3C |
Web editor and browser developed as an open source software project by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium); can be used to update documents directly on the Web. |
|
|
ZeeVee |
Browser designed for discovering and viewing videos on the Internet; provides access to TV shows, movies, and other videos; stores personalized settings online. |
Macintosh
|
Company |
Program |
Notes |
|
Alexander Clauss |
Alternative Web browser for the Mac with features not found in other browsers, such as advertising filtering and kiosk mode. |
|
|
Apple Computer |
Web browser developed by Apple, optimized for Mac OS X; includes tabbed browsing, a pop-up blocker, integrated Google search, and private browsing. |
|
|
Camino Project |
Browser designed specifically for the Mac that integrates the look and feel of the Mac OS X interface; uses the Mozilla Gecko rendering engine and is designed to run efficiently and open pages quickly. |
|
|
Mozilla |
Popular open-source Web browser developed by Mozilla Corporation; features tabbed browsing, a pop-up blocker, and integrated search; supports the Google toolbar. |
|
|
Mozilla |
All-in-one Internet application suite that includes a Web browser, HTML editor, email and newsgroup client, and IRC chat program; developed as a community effort and uses Mozilla source code. |
|
|
Opera Software |
Efficient browser created by Telenor, Norway's largest telecom company; includes tabbed browsing, integrated search, and a pop-up blocker. |
|
|
Radical Software |
Cross-platform browser optimized for viewing and downloading online media; features accelerated Web downloads and one-click downloading of torrents. |
|
|
Rockmelt, Inc |
Chromium-based browser with built-in social networking features; supports instant notifications, built-in chat, and provides simple sharing options for Facebook and Twitter; automatically syncs user data with supported mobile devices. |
|
|
The Omni Group |
Macintosh Web browser designed to provide a more productive and efficient user experience; includes tabs, shortcuts, ad blocking, workspaces, auto-save, bookmarks, RSS news feeds, and site preferences; costs a small fee. |
|
|
W3C |
Web editor and browser developed as an open source software project by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium); can be used to update documents directly on the Web. |
|
|
ZeeVee |
Browser designed for discovering and viewing videos on the Internet; provides access to TV shows, movies, and other videos; stores personalized settings online. |
Linux
|
Company |
Program |
Notes |
|
Galeon |
Browser developed for GNOME, a desktop environment for Unix; based on the Gecko engine and has a basic interface designed to be simple and fast. |
|
|
Konqueror |
Web browser developed for the K Desktop Environment (KDE); uses the KHTML rendering engine and supports HTML 4.01; also serves as a file manager and a universal file viewer for many file types. |
|
|
Mozilla |
Popular open-source and multi-platform Web browser developed by Mozilla Corporation; features tabbed browsing, a pop-up blocker, and integrated search; also supports the Google toolbar. |
|
|
Mozilla |
All-in-one Internet application suite that includes a Web browser, HTML editor, email and newsgroup client, and IRC chat program; developed as a community effort and uses Mozilla source code. |
|
|
Opera Software |
Fast and efficient browser originally created by Telenor, Norway's largest telecom company; includes tabbed browsing, integrated search, and a pop-up blocker. |
|
|
The GNOME Project |
Web browser developed for the GNOME desktop; designed to be simple and easy to use; includes basic security features and supports Mozilla plug-ins. |
|
|
W3C |
Web editor and browser developed as an open source software project by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium); can be used to update documents directly on the Web. |
CAclubindia
