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Comodo IceDragon Web Browser is a quick, safe, and versatile Internet Browser. It is designed and built on the core features of the Mozilla Firefox web browser. It also includes several optimizations to the core Firefox build that enhance security and performance. Key improvements include disabling crash reports and performance data submissions, and removing the Snippets service.
Comodo IceDragon features a sleek interface that delivers a seamless browsing experience. The browser retains the same core functionality as Firefox but includes additional security features such as Comodo Secure DNS and Site Inspector.
It supports all Firefox plug-ins and extensions without compatibility issues. Comodo IceDragon blends Firefox’s flexibility with Comodo’s advanced security and privacy features.
SiteInspector malware scanning technology
SiteInspector’s link-scanning feature lets you check whether a web page is malicious before visiting it. To scan a suspicious page, right-click the link and choose “Scan Link.” Alternatively, you can use the SiteInspector button in the top corner of Comodo IceDragon to instantly scan the page you’re viewing for viruses or malware. Once the scan is complete, you will receive a detailed report, including site safety information, domain registration details, administrative contacts, and a history of previous malware scans for that website.
Secure DNS service
Comodo IceDragon includes complimentary access to Comodo’s Domain Name System (DNS) servers. Doing so offers several benefits, including:
- Web pages load faster. Comodo operates a vast network of fully redundant DNS servers strategically placed around the globe. This ensures that your web page requests are always routed to the high-performance DNS cluster nearest you. As a result, websites load more quickly than if you continue to use the DNS server provided by your internet service provider (which you share with all their other customers).
- Safer Internet expertise. SecureDNS helps users stay safe online with its malware domain filtering feature. It references a real-time block list (RBL) of harmful websites, including phishing sites, malware sites, spyware sites, and parked domains with excessive advertising. The browser will warn you whenever you attempt to access a site containing potentially dangerous content.
Comodo IceDragon Main Features:
- Fast, simple to use, and lightweight on PC resources
- Scans web pages for malware properly from the browser
- Lightning-fast web page loads with built-in DNS service
- Privacy and performance enhancements over Firefox core
- Full compatibility with Firefox plug-ins
Comodo IceDragon – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ Combines Firefox-based browsing with privacy and security enhancements such as Comodo Secure DNS and SiteInspector. | ✗ The provided system requirements list support only for Windows 10 and 11, limiting its availability on other operating systems. |
| ✓ SiteInspector can scan links and web pages for malware before or during browsing and provides detailed safety information. | ✗ SiteInspector and SecureDNS add security-focused services that may be unnecessary for users who already rely on separate browser or network protection tools. |
| ✓ SecureDNS can block known phishing, malware, spyware, and other harmful domains through a real-time block list. | ✗ Its reliance on Firefox-compatible extensions may create additional compatibility considerations as extensions and browser technologies change over time. |
| ✓ Retains compatibility with Firefox plug-ins and extensions while adding its own privacy and performance modifications. | ✗ The browser’s privacy and performance modifications depart from a standard Firefox configuration, which may require users to adjust to Comodo-specific behavior and settings. |
| ✓ Designed to use relatively few PC resources and includes optimizations such as disabling crash and performance data submissions. | ✗ The Windows installer is about 135 MB, making it a relatively substantial download for a browser focused on a lightweight browsing experience. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Comodo IceDragon still supported?
The provided article describes Comodo IceDragon as available for Windows 10 and 11, but current Comodo materials are inconsistent about its status. Comodo’s forum places IceDragon under discontinued products, so it is safer to treat it as legacy software rather than an actively maintained modern browser.
Can Comodo IceDragon import Firefox bookmarks?
Yes. It can import bookmarks from other browsers and also import bookmarks from an HTML file. Comodo’s documentation also describes using a Firefox account to synchronize bookmarks, history, passwords, preferences, and add-ons.
Does Comodo IceDragon have private browsing?
Yes. It includes private browsing options and can be configured to always use private browsing mode. Its privacy settings also provide controls for blocking trackers and cookies during regular or private sessions.
Is Comodo IceDragon better than Firefox?
It depends on what you need. Comodo IceDragon adds features such as SiteInspector malware scanning and Comodo Secure DNS to the Firefox-based browsing experience, while Firefox is the actively developed browser with a current ecosystem of extensions, privacy features, and ongoing updates.
What’s New in Comodo IceDragon Internet Browser 134.0.6998.179:
- Updated to Chromium v134 codebase.
Official Homepage – https://www.comodo.com
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11, 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
