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A chromium based browser that is completely customizable making it easy to personalize your experience

A chromium based browser that is completely customizable making it easy to personalize your experience

Vote: (104 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Yandex

Version: 21.3.2

Works under: Windows

Also available for Mac

Vote:

Program license

(104 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Yandex

21.3.2

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Mac

Pros

  • Sleek interface that's light and fast
  • Improved stability and performance
  • Supplies website and search recommendations
  • Provides four different search engine options with each query
  • Includes a variety of built-in tools
  • Has numerous browsing and security settings

Cons

  • Doesn't include many unique features
  • Homepage links to Russian Yandex website
  • Can't change homepage or other Yandex settings
  • More suitable for those that utilize Yandex email and web services

The Yandex.Browser program is a simple and fast web browser. Unlike many popular browsers that feature multiple buttons, links and settings, Yandex.Browser is very minimalist in design. It's a Chromium-based program that was created by Yandex, a popular Russian search engine. Because it was developed by Yandex, it's geared more toward Russian users. However, it's great for any internet user who wants a simple and customizable experience. The light build can improve speed and performance.

The basic layout of the program is very similar to other Chromium-based options. There's a single back button, a home button and a downloads button. A single input bar is used for both web addresses and search queries. When this input bar is clicked, recommendations for websites and search queries are provided below. These recommendations are based on the user's web activity and options. When searching, the browser also provides the ability to choose between one of four different search engines.

The designated home button takes users to the Yandex home page. Other Yandex services like weather, mail and traffic can also be accessed via the extensions tab. There are a variety of security and browser settings to control as well. Overall, Yandex.Browser is a light application that can improve overall performance and loading speeds.

Pros

  • Sleek interface that's light and fast
  • Improved stability and performance
  • Supplies website and search recommendations
  • Provides four different search engine options with each query
  • Includes a variety of built-in tools
  • Has numerous browsing and security settings

Cons

  • Doesn't include many unique features
  • Homepage links to Russian Yandex website
  • Can't change homepage or other Yandex settings
  • More suitable for those that utilize Yandex email and web services