SRWare Iron

Even with its smart design and straightforward functionality, Google Chrome does not offer much in terms of privacy. A lot of information is sent to Google, while using their browser. If you need a safe alternative, you should look at SRWare Iron. It is based on Chromium, which makes it similar to Google Chrome. It offers the same features and performance, but it allows you to surf the web in safer conditions.

Like most web browsers on the market, SRWare Iron is freeware. It works on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 and you can have it up and running in less than a minute.

At a first glance over the user interface, you will notice that SRWare Iron is almost identical to Google Chrome, from its general design to its configuration options. The only visual difference can be observed on the New Tab page, where you will find 12 preview thumbnails, instead of 8.

Unlike Google Chrome, SRWare Iron does not come with a URL tracker and it will not send any IDs, crash reports or other details, when you install the browser, launch it or visit your favorite websites. It also comes with a stronger pop-up blocker and it allows you to configure the User-Agent in a flexible manner.

It is also possible to customize the browser with various extensions, just like Google Chrome. You can access a similar extensions web store, where you may browse through numerous enhancements for SRWare Iron. The available extensions can be installed, enabled, disabled or removed with the same ease and speed.