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6 obscure browsers that are better than Chrome

Published on: 2025-10-24 19:49:00

ZDNET I've lost count of how many web browsers I've tested and used over the years. From text-based to the weird and wonderful, I've tried them all. Knowing how many web browsers are available, it never ceases to amaze me that some languish in the shadows of obscurity -- even those that are superior to the ones most people use. I believe that many of those alternative browsers aren't more widely used because most people simply don't know about them. Also: I speed-tested 11 browsers - and the fastest might surprise you Let's fix that. Below are five web browsers worth your time to test and compare to your current default. Let's dig in. 1. Arc Arc browser has one of the most elegant UIs on the market. Jack Wallen/ZDNET Arc browser should not be obscure. I expect that anyone who tests out this alternative browser will want to make the permanent switch from whatever browser they're using. Yes, Arc is that good. It took me all of five minutes to realize that Arc needed to be my defa ... Read full article.