What’s the fastest web browser? (2024)

FAQs

What new browser is faster than Chrome? ›

Simply put, the Brave Browser is 3x faster than Google Chrome. By blocking privacy-invading ads & trackers by default, there's less stuff to load on every single webpage you visit. That means pages load much faster, saving you time, money, and battery life.

1- Microsoft Edge

Based on our test results, Edge occupies only 790MB of memory with 10 tabs open, much lower than all the other browsers on our list.

Google Chrome

It's attractively designed and quick at loading pages. Most website codes now target Chrome, so compatibility is seldom an issue. Chrome is available for all major platforms, and the mobile version offers syncing of bookmarks, passwords, and settings.

According to a study done by researchers at Trinity College, Yandex and Edge are the two worst browsers for security. The study also found that Edge sends users' hardware ID, IP address, and location to back-end servers which over time can reveal your identity.

What is the most downloaded Internet browser? ›

As of August 2024, Google's Chrome is the leading internet browser in the world with a global market share of 65.18%. In other words, nearly two-thirds of the global population uses Chrome to browse the internet. Apple's Safari is in second place with 18.55%, nearly 47 percentage points behind.

Firefox, one of the best browsers for a long time, is certainly a great choice for any internet user. It comes with a diverse range of features, beats Chrome in terms of privacy, is easy to use, and is also lightning-quick.

Mozilla Firefox is a fast and efficient web browser that offers a smooth browsing experience. Compared to Chrome, Firefox loads web pages faster and uses less memory, making it a better choice for users with older computers or those who frequently have multiple tabs open and those who download videos or files online.

Microsoft Edge and Chrome are among the fastest and most optimized browsers, while Firefox and Safari offer more privacy and customization options.

In Speedometer, Chrome averaged a score of 15.2, while Edge scored an average of 17.5. In JetStream, Chrome scored its big win: 269.59 against Edge's 262.342. But in MotionMark, which tests graphical performance, Edge pulled out far ahead with a score of 912.6 against Chrome's 806.4.

Chrome might be lagging for several reasons, but the most likely ones are: You have lots of tabs open or multiple active browser sessions. The cache of temporary internet files got too big because it hasn't been cleared in a long time. There are harmful cookies causing problems with your browser.