The internet is one of the most significant inventions of modern times, which has received a gargantuan boost in usage in the twenty-first century with an estimated 3.2 billion people around the world using it via smartphones, laptops and other devices.

Google chrome is the most popular browser around the world. According to Google, there are 70 million active Chrome users today.

Recent accusations of the search giant on search manipulations, intrusively targeted ads and the with an ever-increasing focus on privacy by the modern user. Is it time to look for an alternative browser?

If your answer is ‘Yes’ then here are 5 alternatives to Google Chrome that are focused on user privacy.

Also read: 9 ways to ensure your privacy is protected on Google Chrome

Tor

Tor stands for The Onion Router. It is a Firefox-based browser to enable anonymous communication online. It directs internet traffic through a free, worldwide and volunteer overlay network consisting of over seven thousand relays to protect the user’s identity and location from prying eyes. it is simple and secure.

It comes highly recommended for anyone who has privacy at the top his/her list.

You can find Tor here.

Also read: What is Tor Browser? How does it work?

Firefox

Firefox is a well-known brand when it comes to browsers. It is funded by a non-profit organization and has a huge developer community. It also has many core privacy features built-in and many other privacy-oriented extensions.

Firefox is a good alternative to chrome and if you’re willing to tweak it and could be the best of both worlds in terms of safety and performance.

You can find Firefox browser here.

Also read: How to remove a URL from autofill suggestion of Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge

Brave

Brave is one of the newest and most user-friendly browsers on the market but it certainly does not lack in features. Unlike other browsers, it comes with an inbuilt adblocker and Tor overlay services, which can be enabled or disabled using the uncluttered settings menu.

It is one of those browsers which you can confidently recommend to your friends and family members who may not be tech-savvy but require protection and anonymity online.

You can find Brave browser here.

Also read: 15 useful Chrome extensions to get the most out of your browser

Vivaldi

Vivaldi is brought to you by the same people who were involved in Opera. It has customisation features unlike any other. Vivaldi has all the standard privacy-oriented settings on par with others on this list. In addition, it features an in-depth history manager which lets you view your browsing history in a whole new light.

Vivaldi is for those who prefer customisability with their privacy.

You can find Vivaldi browser here.

Also read: 10 best Gmail extensions available on Chrome

DuckDuckGo

Too loyal to Chrome? too lazy to change? Well, we have a solution for you too.

DuckDuckGo is a  privacy-oriented search engine which is also available as an extension on google chrome once installed it blocks Google and any other sites from tracking you on the internet. It forces encryption on sites and blocks cookies.

You can find the DuckDuckGo Chrome extension here.

Privacy is something that we netizens haven’t been very vigilant about in the past. Time is ripe for us to take a stand against these big corporations and let them know that we are not targets that they can deceive but people who take our privacy seriously.

Also read: Google personalises search results even in incognito mode: Study