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ungoogled-chromiumGoogle Chrome
Free

Free and open source, maintained by volunteers who also build the binaries.

 Free

Free to download and use. The software is closed source.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Google web service calls are removed rather than switched off in a settings page
  • Stays a drop-in Chromium, so sites and developer tools behave as expected
  • Site compatibility is effectively guaranteed, updates arrive every four weeks, and the extension library is the largest…
  • Extensions must be installed by hand; there is no store connection
  • Binaries are built by volunteers and can lag the upstream Chromium release
  • The shipped browser is proprietary rather than the open Chromium it is built on, and it ties closely…
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: BSD-3-Clause License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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