Epic Browser
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Privacy-focused web browser based on Chromium with Google tracking code removed.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
India
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Discontinued
The iOS version hasn't been updated since 2020.
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- TBayAreaPat liked Epic 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
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Epic Browser information
Developed by
Hidden Reflex Licensing
Proprietary and Free product.Rating
Average rating of 2Alternatives
117 alternatives listedSupported Languages
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Security & Privacy, Web BrowsersApple AppStore
- Updated May 21, 2020
- 4.47 avg rating
Comments and Reviews
Epic browser DOES have a noteworthy feature.. A proxy system that WORKS! I was reading that both Opera and Epic make a claim that they use a VPN which is not a true VPN, but a proxy. Personal experience with Opera is that while their old "vpn" did actually work when they had a different owner, the new versions do not.. and it was impossible to use an old version because silent updating was infused into the program. Epic private mode is not on by default, but upon enabling it, it DOES WORK and got me past an IP ban. I will likely use Epic everyday now.
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.
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.
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.
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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....