Andy Walker / Android Authority
A few months ago, I couldn’t really imagine ditching Chrome. I had been using the browser for over a decade, and I had become reliant on many of its features. However, at the same time, I was growing dissatisfied with the experience, especially after Google’s switch to Manifest V3.
The lack of extensions and certain native features on the mobile app also pushed me further, and I finally started making the transition. I can now say that I don’t use Chrome on any of my devices. Here’s how I made the switch easier.
What do you find the most daunting about switching to a new browser? 5 votes Disrupting my habits. 20 % Not getting access to the same features and extensions. 40 % A different bookmark system. 20 % Changing password managers. 20 %
1. I made the switch gradually
Megan Ellis / Android Authority
Rather than trying to jump over to a new browser on all my devices at once, I took my time. This allowed me to try out the different options available, but also ensured that it didn’t disrupt my daily routine too much.
I first made the switch on my smartphone since I needed to force dark mode on my browser to prevent my phone from giving me migraines. Initially, I used Opera, but I ended up using Brave instead because of its privacy-focused ethos and recommendations from others.
If you’re a fan of AI summaries, Brave Search provides more accurate summaries than Google’s in my experience. But there’s also the option to completely turn them off, which is flexibility that I appreciate.
Taking my time with the switch made sure that it wasn't too disruptive and also allowed me to try different browsers.
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