@[email protected] #Firefox, because not Chrome.

@jon
Many, many comments here. :tony_laughing:

So a lot of interest in this question.
No wonder really, here on 'Mastodon'.

Veery good. :tony_wee:

Maybe someone else is interested in digging through here. ;-) ;-)

I'm sure several people will take a closer look at the 'Vivaldiserve' afterwards.
https://vivaldi.com

:tony_smiling: :tony_happy:

@[email protected] Zen Browser @[email protected]

LibreWolf and Mull. I did use Chromium recently for a web-based GrapheneOS install, that was kind of cool.

https://privacytests.org/android.html

LibreWolf and Mull. I did use Chromium recently for a web-based GrapheneOS install, that was kind of cool.

https://privacytests.org/android.html

@[email protected] Edge because it's the only one on the market that has an option to:

1. Ask if you want to open or save the download
2. If the user wants to open it without saving, it saves it in a temporary directory
3. Automatically deletes that downloaded file when closing the browser

I like to keep my downloads folder clean, sorry 😢

@[email protected]
Because 'Vivaldi' is simply the world's best browser for me.

Especially on 'Linux'.
And has been for a long time.

I think it's also worth taking a closer look at the 'Vivaldiserve' behind it. ;-)

Currently Firefox in first place, then Safari just ahead of Vivaldi here. :tony_unhappy:

I think many people here have simply not yet looked at Vivaldi for all platforms.
Based on 'Chromium', 100% open source.

:tony_happy: :tony_smiling: :tony_wee:

@[email protected] LibreWolf for privacy &
Vivaldi for functionality

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I'm pretty sure this just reflects "people who know what a browser is", or least "people who know enough about browsers to have an opinion".

@[email protected] Firefox for the gecko engine vs the overwhelming power (and use) of Chrome's Blink.

@[email protected] Pale Moon. It's single-process, so if something goes wrong, I can kill the browser simply. It supports the plugins and extensions I need, want, and use on a daily basis. It doesn't support DRM, RTC, or the concepts pushed on us by DoubleClick. I'm very happy with the browser.

@[email protected] Firefox is my favorite when I can use it, but at least on my new Mac, I found Firefox was misbehaving for inexplicable reasons. Shrug, I don’t mind Safari that much, and for when AdGuard for Safari isn’t working, I also have AdGuard Home running on my home network.

@[email protected] Brave, as you get a Chromium experience without Google nasties and a built in ad/tracker blocker

@[email protected] I use chrome because I have a chromebook right now, but when I'm running Linux its librewolf

@[email protected] I started to really like ARC until recently when I heard they are focusing on a new project. Then I would say Firefox and Safari

@jon I like Firefox and Vivaldi.

FF is totally open source and often renders fonts better than Chromium-based browsers and the PDF reader is more robust. I'm currently working through an online training module and it's the only PDF program that lets me highlight sections of the provided documentation and will remember changes when I save the document.

Vivaldi has a ton of features and is pretty quick and responsive, especially on Android. Still having odd issues with the mail client and I'm really not sure what to make of or do with the new dashboard though.

@jon only now noticed your handle and who you are...and "Feel free to share why."

For me having an alternative rendering engine is a key reason to stay loyal to Firefox.

So no vivaldi for me though I trust you if you'd say it's wonderful in many other aspects (like features and privacy).

@[email protected] my favourite is Zen.

@[email protected] i kind of hate them all, each for a different reason...

@[email protected] about:config

@[email protected] a good browser has good dev tools, and an absence of AI bullshit.

@[email protected]
Mullvad

@[email protected] I was a long-time Opera aficionado, only dropped it when they switched to WebKit (and then Blink) and the last Presto-based version became obsolete (TLS-wise, mostly). Switched to Firefox, with which I'll stick as long as it maintains Gecko. Would love to jump to Vivaldi, but we need more independent rendering engines for the health of the web.

@[email protected] Vivaldi on android is the only one that does tabs right IMO with the tab bar.
Firefox is nice because it's one of the only ones not using chromium or WebKit and with, finally, vertical tabs I am pretty happy using it on desktop again.
And Vivaldi and Zen Browser because of the amazing split screen feature.
But I prefer Zens sidebar tabs and the fact its also based on Gecko.

So for me it's Zen and Firefox on Desktop and Vivaldi on Android.
Which makes me unable to use sync :/

@[email protected] i use the #Firefox clones on desktop and mobile for more #privacy & plugins for #security (see links):

:mastodon: https://chaos.social/@kubikpixel/112494576029392783
:mastodon: https://chaos.social/@kubikpixel/111793141784616361

Firefox because only it supports (via an extension) having different sessions in different tabs, so I can log into 3 different accounts at the same website at the same time and use the same browser window for all of them. I need this and won't move to a different browser.

@[email protected] It changes from time to time, but I do keep coming back to Firefox. It fits like a glove in Linux, has good dev tools and is configurable enough

@jon I'm a Vivaldi supporter since V1. Because of open privacy (MV3) and open finger printing support I use more & more FF and Zen in the last months ... ;-( But I love Vivaldi, great team support and the Vivaldi style

@[email protected] no option for brave ? 🤔 otherwise i prefer firefox.

@[email protected]
I use #Zen because its #Firefox without the drama. Plus workspaces!

@[email protected] Firefox on Android supports extensions, wish Vivaldi did the same!

@[email protected] Orion! We got a kagi subscription a while back and I enjoyed it so much I decided to try their browser. It blocks youtube ads on all my devices, so it's a keeper

@[email protected] @[email protected]

#zenbrowser because it's Firefox with left side tabs, better interface and better privacy.

#Vivaldi
#browser
#Firefox
#Edge
#Chrome
#Safari
#Opera
#Windows
#Linux
#macos
#iOS
#Android

@[email protected] Firefox because not chromium based. Vivaldi out of all chromium based

@[email protected] Opera from before the switch to chromium remains my favorite to this day, every browser I've used since doesn't feel as feature complete or as fun as Opera did.

@[email protected] Vivaldi loyal since its early days for its customisability and ear to the user, even though I find its hosting of user accounts quite glitchy.

@[email protected] Vivaldi and Zen browsers. Cuz I like customizability. Zen feels faster though. Vivaldi and Fennec on Android.

Has anyone tried floorp? I’ve been using it and it seems good with side tabs. Any others with opinion (good or bad) about it?

@[email protected] I don't have a favorite browser at the moment. The one I currently use is brave, but there are several things about it that I don't like.

I've yet to find a browser that doesn't break my workflow in a critical way that also isn't brave.

I have several manifest v2 extensions that I'm not going to be giving up.

So until a browser has a tab discard mechanism that can be configured to not auto un-discard a tab on focus, and has a way to force immediate discarding, brave is where I stay.

@[email protected]
For me I use both Vivaldi and firefox.

I like Vivaldi cause its all about customizability and has decent privacy.

I like firefox because it doesn't have to have chromiums bad choices (not including jpegxl, manifest v3, etc). Of the course the defaults aren't the best, but it is also very customizable (even if its harder to customize than Vivaldi).

@[email protected] : And my second favorite is Lynx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynx_(web_browser)

Hi @[email protected]

As a technology enthusiast, I’d like to share my perspective on this.

Firefox has been my go-to browser for a while, mainly because of:

1. Multi-Account Containers: Perfect for managing multiple profiles or accounts seamlessly.
2. RAM Efficiency: It’s lightweight and doesn’t hog system resources.
3. Privacy Focus: With its 100% open-source nature and stellar reputation as a privacy-first browser, it’s hard to beat.

Vivaldi, on the other hand, has a special place in my heart for its unique and productivity-oriented features:

1. Page Tiling: A brilliant tool for working with multiple pages side by side—ideal for multitaskers.
2. Plain Text/Markdown Notes: This feature is a gem for academic researchers and avid readers like me, making it easy to jot down notes directly from web pages.
3. Web Panels: Super handy for accessing frequently used sites without leaving your main tabs.
4. Customizable Dashboard: A lovely productivity hub and a virtual assistant.

A Few Observations

While Vivaldi excels in many areas, there are a couple of things I’d like to highlight:

High RAM Usage: Vivaldi can be quite demanding on memory.
Text-to-Speech Feature: Adding a natural and seamless "Read Aloud" feature would make it even more user-friendly.

Cheers 😊

@[email protected] Zen

@[email protected] my favorite browser is Orion by @[email protected] https://kagi.com/orion/

@[email protected] I love Safari because it's not chrome & it's got sleek apple design & it means I don't have to use the loathsome firefox

@[email protected] safari and Firefox. Alternative to chromium-based browsers.

@[email protected] I like Firefox as a platform, but don't like it as a browser