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This guide recommends privacy-protecting browsers and compares how they guard against tracking.
About Browser Recommendations
This guide recommends desktop browsers for standard, non-anonymous browsing: Mullvad Browser for anti-fingerprinting out of the box, Firefox as an alternative to Chrome, and Brave for Chromium compatibility. It explains configurations, security levels, and how VPN use affects fingerprinting. It states these browsers do not provide anonymity and advises using Tor for anonymous browsing. It also notes Mullvad Browser runs in permanent private browsing mode and should not be modified beyond its default security levels.
Key features
- Recommends Mullvad Browser, Firefox, and Brave for desktop use
- Explains anti-fingerprinting protections with and without VPN
- Describes Standard, Safer, and Safest security levels
- Notes Mullvad Browser includes uBlock Origin and NoScript pre-installed
- States Mullvad Browser runs in permanent private browsing mode
- Advises using Tor for anonymous browsing
Best for: People selecting a desktop browser for everyday, non-anonymous browsing.
Good for
- Covers three desktop options for different compatibility and configuration needs
- Explains how VPN use affects fingerprinting and IP address sharing
- Details default extensions, security levels, and private browsing behavior
Watch out for
- Not intended for anonymous browsing; non-Tor browsers remain traceable
- Mullvad Browser should not be modified beyond security levels
- Permanent private browsing clears site data on close and limits some features
Browser Recommendations at a glance
- Website
- privacyguides.org/browsers
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Encrypted Messaging
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Browser Recommendations FAQ
Should I use these browsers for anonymous browsing?
No. The guide advises using Tor instead, and states browsers other than Tor Browser will be traceable.
Can I customize Mullvad Browser?
No. Do not modify it outside the default security levels, and restart the browser after changing the level.
Does Mullvad Browser include a VPN?
No. It has no built-in VPN connectivity, and any VPN connection must be configured and managed separately.
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