Filtered ranking
Best Web Browsers for Windows in 2026
6 of the 7 web browsers ranked on listme.name match: they officially support Windows. The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
Firefox
Open source under MPL-2.0, with trackers blocked by default and tabs and passwords synced across devices. Its own Gecko engine sets it apart from the Chromium browsers in this list.
Best for Privacy-minded users who want an open-source browser
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSFree and open sourceOpen source
- 2
Google Chrome
The most familiar choice, with Google account sync and a password manager, but it is closed source and sign-in ties sync to Google. Its Chromium base is shared with Brave, Edge and Vivaldi.
Best for Users who want a familiar browser with Google sync
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSChromeOSFree
- 3
Brave
Open source on the Chromium base, with ads and trackers blocked on every site and built-in search and AI. Brave Origin needs a purchase, and the bundled search and VPN add scope beyond a browser.
Best for Ad blocking on desktop and mobile without extra setup
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSFree and open sourceOpen source
- 4
Microsoft Edge
A Chromium browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, with energy saver and sleeping tabs. It is not open source, and its Copilot and Rewards features add scope that many users may not want.
Best for Windows users who want Microsoft and Copilot features
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSFree
- 5
Vivaldi
A heavily customizable Chromium browser with tab tiling, workspaces, mail, calendar and a feed reader built in. It is not open source, and the built-in tools suit people who want one app for more tasks.
Best for Power users who want built-in mail and tab tools
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSFree
- 6
LibreWolf
A Firefox fork with privacy and security settings applied from the start, released under MPL-2.0. Updates depend on a community team, and the site lists no mobile version.
Best for Privacy-focused users who want a Firefox fork
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Engine | Built-in blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Firefox | 92.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Gecko | Trackers by default |
 Google Chrome | 91.5 | Free | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSChromeOS | Chromium | Malicious sites (Safe Browsing) |
 Brave | 90.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Chromium | Ads and trackers |
 Microsoft Edge | 84.5 | Free | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Chromium | Scareware blocker |
 Vivaldi | 82.0 | Free | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Chromium | Ads and trackers |
 LibreWolf | 79.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Gecko | Trackers and fingerprinting |
