[RANKED] The Best Private Web Browsers of 2018

By Jen D., November 26, 2018

Interest in private web browsers has increased as a result of hacks and other security breaches, locally and worldwide. Many concerned internet users have begun looking for secure and anonymous private browsers.

Why?

With the increased use of cell phones and other mobile smart devices, risks have multiplied. Another factor is the increase in data retention laws and other surveillance, which come into play each and every time you’re on your computer or online.

Official government agencies scan (such as the United States NSA, via its the PRISM program) and spy on your browsing activities regularly. According to the FIFSA, the government can be given your private information and history. While you can conduct a personal search at Social Catfish, but using the most secure web browser will keep your data safe (and protect your content, apps, games, and the overall data on your system).

While no browser is guaranteed to provide 100% security and some risks still apply, some are better than others. Think of a private browser as an extra layer of security for your web use. Factors to consider when picking a private browser are: cost, and pre-installed Virtual Private Networks (VPN) (as opposed to Safari, Chrome, and Microsoft Edge). Although the top worldwide browsers, privacy aside, remain Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer/Edge, and Opera (with Android browser and Apple Safari), keep reading to learn what are the best private web browsers.

The Top Private Web Browsers of 2018

#1: Tor Browser

Tor browser is popular in most countries as it gives added freedom. As an example, in a country where web access is censored by the government, Tor browser is a tool to browse the web freely. Edward Snowden, who exposed the United States NSA PRISM act, uses the Tor browser, to protect his privacy.

#2: Epic Browser

Although Epic Browser doesn’t use an onion network (or a technique to create anonymous communication over a computer network), it is chromium-based technology which doesn’t save or retain your browsing history. It protects you by disabling privacy risks and using an encrypted proxy to hide your IP address. There are also no DNS caches and search engines can’t retain your IP address.

#3: Avira Scout

Started by a German company specializing in antivirus software, Avira Scout is considered one of the most secure and trusted browsers. It operates using third-party security plugins. If you use Avira Scout, phishing websites will be blocked and ‘https’ will be used to prevent tracking. You will be able to do the same things you can with a traditional browser, just with added privacy.

#4: Comodo Browser

Also chromium based Comodo browser is secure, but Tor and Epic browsers are still preferable. Comodo is a fast, speedy browser and uses encrypted tunneling, so transfer of traffic is secure.

#5: SRWare Iron Browser

SRWare is a sleek chromium-based browser which protects your security through its privacy settings, customized developer tools, and browser extensions. It has far better privacy considerations than Chrome, but if you tighten your Chrome security features you can achieve about the same effect. SRWare is an open source program.

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