Google's web browser, with sync across devices and Gemini built in
Google Chrome is Google's web browser, built on the open source Chromium project and available on desktop and mobile. It syncs bookmarks, passwords, history and tabs through a Google account, gives access to the large Chrome Web Store extension catalog, and includes tab groups, Incognito mode, a built-in password manager and Gemini AI features in some countries.
- features
- 5
- alternatives
- 11
- platforms
- 5
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Largest extension catalog through the Chrome Web Store
- Smooth sync of tabs, passwords and history across devices
- Excellent site compatibility, since most sites are tested on it
Cons
- Ties browsing closely to a Google account and its data collection
- Can be heavy on memory with many tabs open
- Manifest V3 has weakened ad blockers such as uBlock Origin
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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