Epic Browser
Privacy-focused web browser based on Chromium with Google tracking code removed.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
The iOS version hasn't been updated since 2020.
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
Features
- Built-in VPN
- Block Trackers
- Built-in Antivirus
- Built-In Proxy
- Built-in Ad-blocker
- Chromium-based Browsers
Tags
- Security & Privacy
- Privacy Protection
- Proxy
- anti-phishing
Epic Browser News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
UniqueGo added Epic Browser as alternative to Norton Private Browser
POX added Epic Browser as alternative to Kumo Web Browser- ANON2025 replied to a comment / review on Epic Browser
- ANON2025 reviewed Epic Browser
Privacy focused but partially Closed-Source? Yeah... I don't know, too risky. It seems it hasn't been updated since late 2022 too (Edit: I have validated that its Chromium under the hood is being updated, as of now; is on some version of 133, on contrast Chrome is on some version of 134) they only have a 32-Bit version too.
They lack a lot of transparency, they could easily be Data-Mining without you even knowing due to their Closed-Source implementations.
It is also focused for...
- TBayAreaPat replied to a comment / review on Epic Browser
- TBayAreaPat replied to a comment / review on Epic Browser
- justarandom replied to a comment / review on Epic Browser
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What is Epic Browser?
Epic is a more secure and private chromium-based web browser from India.
Built-in Antivirus Scanner: Scan downloads automatically. Scan your system manually. Free.
Malicious Website Warnings: We'll warn you if you're about to visit a website known to host viruses or malware.
Anti-Phishing Protection: A big, bolded domain so you know if you're at citibank.com or citiphishingsite.com.
Privacy
One-Click Private Data Deletion.
One-Click Private Browsing.
Flash Cookie Deletion built-in. The first browser ever to kill them.
No Browsing Reports. We don't store your browsing or search data. Ever.
11 potential privacy leaks that Epic blocks
Address bar and URL tracking removed
- No address bar suggest.
- No url check.
- Auto-translate removed.
- No url tracker.
Installation tracking removed 5. Installation-id removed. 6. RLZ-tracking number removed. 7. Default updater removed. 8. Installation time stamp removed.
Error tracking removed 10. No alternate error pages. 11. No navigation error suggestions. 12. No error reporting.
Comprehensive, default private browsing mode • No history. • No third party cookies. • No auto-suggest. • No DNS cache. • No web cache. • No sync. • No autofill. • No alternate error pages. • No DNS pre-fetching. • No spell-check. • No automated “Most Visited Websites”. • Extensions blocked except for Epic Webstore
On close, epic clears all your browsing data • Databases • Extension states • History • Local storage • Current session • Favicons • Application cache • Shortcuts • Topsites • Visited links • Preferences • Media cache • Indexed DB • Jumplist icons data • Data related to current tabs • Web, Flash & Silverlight cookies • Pepper data • Origin bound certificates • History provider cache • Login data
Epic Browser information
Developed by
Hidden Reflex Licensing
Proprietary and Free product.Rating
Average rating of 1.8Alternatives
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- 4.42 avg rating
Comments and Reviews
Feels like a complete scam run by a shady company based in India. Wouldn't recommend to anyone even those who don't care about privacy
Privacy focused but partially Closed-Source? Yeah... I don't know, too risky. It seems it hasn't been updated since late 2022 too (Edit: I have validated that its Chromium under the hood is being updated, as of now; is on some version of 133, on contrast Chrome is on some version of 134) they only have a 32-Bit version too.
They lack a lot of transparency, they could easily be Data-Mining without you even knowing due to their Closed-Source implementations.
It is also focused for Indian-specific users, use at your own risk (Edit: I had to use a program to force the uninstall as it simply refused to proceed with Epic's uninstaller), can't recommend it.
well, Tor browsers runs on Firefox.exe, so I have to wonder how private that is.. plus it's been questioned as having ties to the navy.
@TBayAreaPat Uh? This is the Epic Browser page, not the Tor Browser page, maybe you replied on the wrong tab or am I missing something? Anyway no worries.
PS: Tor Networking (onion addresses and such) were indeed created by the USA Naval Research Lab along with some other key-people.
@anon I'm looking at alternatives in browser privacy and comparing Epic with one of the best-liked privacy browsers, Tor.
Epic is months behind in updates compared to Chrome and it dubs itself to be a "privacy-centric" browser despite being closed-source. And coming from India-based Hidden Reflex, I suspect it to be a scam (especially considering the epicbrowser.com website itself looks a bit fishy). The last update for the iOS release was in 2020, and every other release has last been updated in late 2024 as of this comment. There is no Linux release either, showing more of its proprietary nature. (Additionally, it's barely posted any blogs, e.g. with only one in 2023, two in 2022, and one in 2021.)
While Epic may have had its ten "Epic" firsts (or so it seems) over the last 15 years, technology has evolved, and it seems like Epic wants to stay dated and cannot match the likes of other open-source browsers that took multiple advancements in privacy since 2010.
2025: Sad to say, Epic did away with its built-in VPN. Woe is me.. It was nice while it lasted. While Tor is a popular privacy browser, it is painfully slow. Opera now seems to be the only other free browser with free VPN built-in. It handles much better than Tor.
Please use a better VPN such as Mullvad or IVPN (ProtonVPN or Windscribe if you want a free product) or if you really want a proxy, use something like Psiphon...
As Darlene likely knows, Mullvad VPN, though noble, costs. I'm not fond of general vs Browser built-in VPN because they seem to have more affect on location settings when using any vs specific browsers. Tunneling is an effort and may not be inclusive enough. Tor browser is another consideration, but at this time, I prefer Epic.
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More like an EPIC FAIL! -- here's a CinemaSins' style litany of fails for a programme which proclaims loudly and insistently of being a champion of privacy.
Thats Privacy Fail even before you begin using this p.o.s.
Also no error message is displayed. You'll be left troubleshooting on your own. And the only mention of this issue is raised as a thread on their forum their reply to which please judge for yourself:
Can't find the Epic browser application (being approved)
Hello. Today I wanted to give Epic browser a try, and installed it. Then I decided to launch it but IDK what application launches it. Please help
Re: Can't find the Epic browser application (being approved)
Hmmm, there should be an Epic icon there to click. In case the online installer didn't work and Epic didn't get installed, please go to %localappdata% then delete the Epic folder there then try installing Epic again.
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Also, in order to seek help, this forum is the only resource. But you have to REGISTER agreeing to their terms and conditions and sharing an inordinate amount of personal information; help which should have been made available in a help file or a wiki not requiring registration -- another Privacy Fail!
This is in addition to the other fails called out in the reviews over here.
Verdict: Not even worth your time to evaluate or keep as a back-up browser on your computer. You're better off with K-Meleon instead.
I tried it on my mac. In Mojave, it worked for one day and now I cannot force quit it. I removed the app and am waiting to restart the iMac.
Sigh. It seemed like a good match....