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Mullvad Browser

Free, open-source privacy browser developed with the Tor Project that aims to make all its users look alike to websites.

21/100

#12 of 12 web browsers
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

Mullvad Browser suits people who want anti-fingerprinting defaults and a preinstalled tracker blocker without paying anything1,5. Its source is public under MPL-2.06. The catch: no sync, no password manager, no phishing or malware warnings, and no phone version3,5.

Best for: People who care most about fingerprinting protection and do not need sync or saved passwords.

Where the points come from

Systems4 of 8
Privacy and security12 of 37
Sync and sign-in0 of 22
Extensions0 of 12
Tabs and tools0 of 16
Price5 of 5

Systems 4 of 8 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Other systemsmacOS, LinuxInstall guide covers Windows, macOS and Linux; the FAQ says the browser is not available on smartphones3,4.4 / 8

Privacy and security 12 of 37 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Blocks trackers by defaultNot publishedVendor says the uBlock Origin extension blocks third-party trackers; the FAQ calls it an extension, and third-party cookies are isolated, not blocked1,3,5.0 / 8
Built-in ad blockerNot publishedPreinstalled uBlock Origin is described as blocking third-party trackers and cookie banners; no vendor page says it blocks ads1,3,5.0 / 5
Fingerprinting protectionYesLetterboxing plus standardised timezone, version and fonts; the vendor says it gives similar fingerprints to all users1,5.7 / 7
Built-in VPN or proxyNoThe preinstalled extension offers a SOCKS5 proxy only while Mullvad VPN is connected on the device, so the VPN service is needed7.0 / 3
Open sourceYesThe mullvad-browser repository states it is licensed under the Mozilla Public License V26.5 / 5
Public bug bountyNoMullvad's vulnerability page says it has no bug bounty programme8.0 / 4
Phishing and malware warningsNoVendor lists no phishing and malware protection, and the FAQ says the protection is disabled3,5.0 / 5

Sync and sign-in 0 of 22 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free sync across devicesNoFAQ: Firefox Sync is not supported3.0 / 6
End-to-end encrypted syncNoNo sync is offered, so no encrypted sync exists3.0 / 8
Built-in password managerNoThe vendor lists no password manager and recommends an external one3,5.0 / 3
Saves passkeysNot publishedThe vendor lists no password manager, and no page mentions passkeys5.0 / 5

Extensions 0 of 12 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Chrome Web Store extensionsNot publishedNot published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages; other extensions are discouraged3,5.0 / 6
Manifest V2 extensions still workNot publishedNot published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages3,5.0 / 6

Tabs and tools 0 of 16 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Vertical tabsNot publishedNot published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages3,5.0 / 4
Tab groupsNot publishedNot published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages3,5.0 / 4
Built-in page translationNot publishedNot published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages3,5.0 / 4
Separate profilesNot publishedNot published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages3,5.0 / 4

Price 5 of 5 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Cost to use$0Free for anyone; the vendor earns nothing from the browser1,2.5 / 5

The rule behind each line: how we score web browsers.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
Mullvad Browser1 personFree1,2$0Free whether or not you use Mullvad VPN

Strengths

  • Free, and the vendor says it earns no money from the browser1.
  • Letterboxing and standardised values (UTC timezone, common version number) plus limited font access reduce fingerprinting5.
  • uBlock Origin blocks third-party trackers and is part of the defence against fingerprinting1,3.
  • Source code is on GitHub under the Mozilla Public License V26.
  • Telemetry and crash reporting are disabled when the browser is compiled5.

Limits

  • No Firefox Sync; the FAQ answers a plain No3.
  • No built-in password manager, so no saved logins; the vendor recommends an external one3,5.
  • No phishing and malware protection, because the checks would contact Mozilla and Google5.
  • Not available on smartphones3.
  • The vendor discourages extra extensions because they can aid fingerprinting3.

What Mullvad VPN AB says

Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.

  • Mullvad says its techniques give similar fingerprints to all users1.
  • Mullvad says it advises using a trustworthy VPN together with the browser1.

Other web browsers

  1. 1
    BravePeople who want privacy protections on from the first launch
    84/100
    $0cost to use
  2. 2
    Mozilla FirefoxPeople who want open-source code, tracker blocking and sync that Mozilla cannot read
    80/100
    $0cost to use
  3. 3
    Microsoft EdgeWindows users who want tracker blocking by default and Chrome extensions
    73/100
    Not publishedcost to use
  4. 4
    Google ChromePeople who want the Chrome Web Store and sync across Windows, Mac, Linux and phones
    66/100
    $0cost to use

All 12 web browsers

Sources

  1. Mullvad Browser, Mullvad VPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Mullvad Browser download for Windows, Mullvad VPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Frequently asked questions, Mullvad VPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Install Mullvad Browser, Mullvad VPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Hard facts, Mullvad VPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. mullvad/mullvad-browser, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Mullvad Browser Extension, Mullvad VPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. How to report a bug or vulnerability, Mullvad VPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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