Chrome without Google: These are the 9 best Chromium browsers

These are nine of the best Chromium-based browsers for Android users who wish to avoid Google's influence. Although Google Chrome is typically the go-to option, it is bundled with Google's features and limitations. Chromium, the base of Chrome, offers a cleaner alternative. The following browsers provide various enhancements, features and unique qualities.

Bare Browser, originally called Chromium Extend, is a desktop Chromium build adapted for mobile. It eliminates Google's sign-in prompts, telemetry, and AI features, providing a secure browsing experience. Bare Browser supports extensions, including uBlock Origin, and has recent updates. Although still new, it's based on Chromium 156.

Titanium Browser is based on Vanadium Browser from GrapheneOS. It boasts a desktop-like user interface and includes developer tools and support for Manifest V2 extensions. Titanium's focus on security and privacy makes it a pleasant experience with rapid loading times on large-screen devices.

Solipsism Browser takes inspiration from the vertical tabs trend, delivering a highly accessible and user-friendly mobile browsing experience. It provides access to extensions, a built-in ad blocker, and a malware scanner. Solipsism also offers Chrome compatibility options for sites that struggle on other browsers.

Vivaldi is partly open-source, with much of the app remaining proprietary. Users can disable features like page preloading to minimize Google's influence. Vivaldi offers a feature-rich experience with a built-in ad blocker, visual customization options, and useful tab management features. It also supports extensions and packs an optional Servo-based engine for added flexibility.

Brave Browser goes beyond basic browsing by offering a rewards system that offers tokens for viewing Brave ads. These tokens can be redeemed for various perks. Brave focuses on user privacy, blocking ads and trackers, and promoting a cleaner browsing experience.