Yandex Browser (Russian: Яндекс.Браузер) is a fast, secure, and privacy-focused web browser built upon the open-source Chromium project. Developed by the Russian technology company Yandex, this free browser offers integrated voice search and powerful data compression, which actively helps users save valuable mobile data and significantly speed up their overall browsing experience.
Yandex Browser actively checks webpage security using the proprietary Yandex security system and automatically scans all downloaded files with Kaspersky Anti-Virus Free. Furthermore, it incorporates Opera Software’s renowned Turbo technology to significantly accelerate web browsing and improve efficiency, especially when dealing with slow or inconsistent connections.
Yandex Browser is equipped with an aggressive, built-in ad blocker, the proprietary voice assistant Alice, and the crucial ability to seamlessly sync passwords and settings across all your devices. This versatile browser is available on all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, ensuring accessibility no matter your operating system.
Yandex Browser Features:
- View stories, news, and videos from the internet, curated based on your interests, and presented as a personalized feed with Zen.
- With the Side panel, you can activate Alice, manage your music, and save essential notes. It provides instant access to page search, browsing history, bookmarks, notifications, and Yandex services for seamless navigation.
- Protect your data when using public Wi-Fi networks and avoid harmful or fraudulent pages with the browser’s active security system, Protect.
- Recommended content material – tales, information, and movies sourced from the web, primarily based on your interests, and introduced as a feed.
- Use Incognito Mode to surf the web privately — your passwords, search queries, and browsing history won’t be tracked or saved, ensuring complete privacy.
- You can customize the appearance of your recent tabs to match your mood with preset background designs or images from your device.
- Access your favorite websites and bookmarks on any device by enabling data sync through your Yandex account.
- Reader Mode removes unrelated interface elements — such as ads, site menus, buttons, or widgets — leaving only the essential text and accompanying images on your screen.
- Block annoying ads on websites by integrating powerful third-party ad blockers.
Video popup.
On the internet, you can watch movies and do other things simultaneously. For example, read up on actors or check your email. In Yandex Browser, you can conveniently open videos in a separate, always-on-top window. Control playback speed, rewind, or pause your video directly with intuitive keyboard shortcuts.
Yandex.Messenger.
Yandex Messenger offers a comprehensive platform for all your communication needs. You can chat with friends, interact with businesses, or even converse with Alice, all while reading and creating engaging channels. Express yourself with ease by reacting to messages using stickers or emojis.
The messenger also supports text and voice messages with convenient auto speech recognition, alongside high-quality voice and video calls, ensuring you stay connected however you prefer.
Payment card manager.
For faster checkout, securely save your card details, encrypted, in the browser or on Yandex. Use the password and card manager to add, change, and delete your card data.
DNS spoofing protection
Protect active security technology scans files and websites for viruses, blocks fraudulent webpages, protects passwords and bank card details, and keeps online payments safe from theft.
DNSCrypt
The world’s first browser with support for DNSCrypt technology. Encrypts Domain Name System (DNS) traffic. For example, it protects from a Trojan DNSChanger, a tracking Internet provider, or hackers. This option must be enabled in the browser settings.
Protecting Wi-Fi
Yandex Browser automatically encrypts traffic between the browser and HTTP sites when connecting to open Wi-Fi networks or access points with weak WEP encryption, ensuring enhanced security.
Supported Operating Systems:
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
- macOS 10.12 (or later)
- iOS 11.0 or later
Available in 14 languages: English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Uzbek.
