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Miles Archer

(21,940 posts)
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 10:34 PM 11 hrs ago

What is your go-to, favorite Web Browser?

I use everything on the list I've provided, because old habits die hard. I've been a Web Designer since the late 90s, and the only way to ensure a satisfactory site is to test it in multiple browsers.

I'm a stickler for security and privacy. I use NordVPN, and most of my browsers are armed to the teeth with privacy extensions.

Because these extensions (and sometimes the VPN) will "break" a site, I keep one browser "vanilla" (no extensions) and with sites like "Album Art Exchange" (downloadable art for tagging your MP3 files), they BLOCK VPN use...I have to turn it off when I go there.

I like the "Workgroups" functionality in some of these browsers, but more often than not, Brave is my primary.

I'd be interested in knowing what you use, and what makes it your favorite.


31 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
Chrome
3 (10%)
Edge
1 (3%)
Firefox
17 (55%)
Opera
2 (6%)
Vivaldi
0 (0%)
Zen
0 (0%)
Waterfox
0 (0%)
Librewolf
0 (0%)
I use multiple browsers
2 (6%)
OTHER (please specify)
6 (19%)
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What is your go-to, favorite Web Browser? (Original Post) Miles Archer 11 hrs ago OP
Why would I ever respond to this? johnnyfins 11 hrs ago #1
Why would you not? Srkdqltr 11 hrs ago #2
Oh yeah, that's right, I assumed my nefarious motives in posting this would go undetected. Miles Archer 2 hrs ago #10
I use Brave True Dough 11 hrs ago #3
"Fingerprinting" may not mean anything to the average web surfer, but... Miles Archer 2 hrs ago #11
I'm also using the Brave browser. TexasTowelie 11 hrs ago #4
Other: Brave Eugene 11 hrs ago #5
Duck duck go flying rabbit 11 hrs ago #6
Duck duck go TommyT139 10 hrs ago #7
I use that also, but there was no deliberate reason for not including it... Miles Archer 2 hrs ago #12
I use an ad blocker with private window on Firefox. mysteryowl 10 hrs ago #8
Duck duck go LastDemocratInSC 9 hrs ago #9
right now firefox. i also uised to use macspefic browers such as floc etc. they went by the wayside. AllaN01Bear 58 min ago #13

Miles Archer

(21,940 posts)
10. Oh yeah, that's right, I assumed my nefarious motives in posting this would go undetected.
Tue Jan 20, 2026, 07:12 AM
2 hrs ago

I use multiple web browsers. I'm a web designer. It's "shop talk." But let's make it something else.

Do us both a favor. Refrain from responding to any of my posts, but above all else, "have a nice day."

Miles Archer

(21,940 posts)
11. "Fingerprinting" may not mean anything to the average web surfer, but...
Tue Jan 20, 2026, 07:17 AM
2 hrs ago

...Brave is the only browser I'm aware of that has a "randomized fingerprint." Others have a unique, or "nearly unique" fingerprint. It's one reason why I lean toward Brave for most daily use.

TexasTowelie

(125,779 posts)
4. I'm also using the Brave browser.
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 10:54 PM
11 hrs ago

I'm trying not to surrender any more data than possible. I'm also happy with their Ad-Block and AI interfaces.

Eugene

(66,850 posts)
5. Other: Brave
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 11:01 PM
11 hrs ago

Firefox for a few specific sites that don't support Brave.
Chrome as a fallback.



TommyT139

(2,174 posts)
7. Duck duck go
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 11:25 PM
10 hrs ago

I'm surprised it's not on the list.

Especially nice is the built-in alternative to youtube -- no commercials, no tracking, nothing to feed the algorithms. It comes up automatically, and offers the option to just use it for the vid link you clicked on, or use it for all links of that sort.

Miles Archer

(21,940 posts)
12. I use that also, but there was no deliberate reason for not including it...
Tue Jan 20, 2026, 07:20 AM
2 hrs ago

...the only thing I have an issue with...and I understand why they did this...is the restriction on adding extensions. Most people don't realize that some extensions can dramatically compromise security and privacy. I'm careful about what I install in other browsers, but I see why Duck Duck Go didn't leave that open-ended.

mysteryowl

(8,277 posts)
8. I use an ad blocker with private window on Firefox.
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 11:36 PM
10 hrs ago

DuckDuck Go for internet searching.

TOR browser for added privacy.

AllaN01Bear

(28,695 posts)
13. right now firefox. i also uised to use macspefic browers such as floc etc. they went by the wayside.
Tue Jan 20, 2026, 09:09 AM
58 min ago
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