What is the best web browser for privacy and ad blocking?

Firefox is the best browser for most people who want privacy, because it runs the full uBlock Origin ad blocker and is made by a nonprofit foundation. Brave is the best choice if you want Chrome's feel with ad blocking built in. Chrome works well but limits ad blockers and collects more data for Google.

Sites last checked 15 Oct 2026. How we test

Our pick

Firefox

Our pick

Runs the full uBlock Origin, independent of Google, strong tracking protection.

Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone No ads · 2 trackers

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Firefox homepage on a phone — Firefox on a phone, captured 15 Oct 2026

Also good

Brave

Good

Chrome-like browser with ad blocking built in.

Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone No ads · No trackers

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Google Chrome

Good

Fast and popular, but limits ad blockers.

Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone 1 ad network · 2 trackers

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Safari

Good

Apple's private-by-default browser.

Built in Mac, iPhone No ads · No trackers

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Microsoft Edge

Skip

Fine engine, but pushy about Bing, shopping and news.

Built in Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone 2 ad networks · 1 tracker

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Good to know

In Firefox settings, set Enhanced Tracking Protection to Strict and turn on HTTPS-Only Mode.

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