Best Safest Browsers 2026
The #1 safest browsers in 2026 is HTTPS Everywhere with a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (C+), based on Nerq's independent analysis of 50 safest browsers across 5 trust dimensions. Rankings update daily — last updated: 2026-05-13.
According to Nerq's analysis, the top 5 safest browsers by trust score are: 1. HTTPS Everywhere (62/100), 2. Selenium IDE (60/100), 3. Octotree (60/100), 4. Quick Recipe Hub & Custom Web Search (57/100), 5. Quick Live News & Custom Web Search (57/100). Nerq Trust Scores range from 53 to 62 among the top 50. Scores are based on 5 independent trust dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption. Updated daily.
| # | Name | Trust | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HTTPS Everywhere | 62 | C+ |
| 2 | Selenium IDE | 60 | C |
| 3 | Octotree | 60 | C |
| 4 | Quick Recipe Hub & Custom Web Search | 57 | C |
| 5 | Quick Live News & Custom Web Search | 57 | C |
| 6 | VPN | 57 | C |
| 7 | SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube | 57 | C |
| 8 | URL Link | 55 | C |
| 9 | Precious Bible & Custom Web Search | 55 | C |
| 10 | Volume & Sound Booster | 55 | C |
Top 50 Safest Browsers by Nerq Trust Score
| # | Name | Trust | Grade | Stars | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HTTPS Everywhere | 62 | C+ | 5000.0k | Forces HTTPS connections where available. By EFF. Note: largely superseded by browser built-ins. |
| 2 | Selenium IDE | 60 | C | 500.0k | Record and playback browser automation. Official Selenium project. Open source. |
| 3 | Octotree | 60 | C | 500.0k | GitHub code tree browser. Navigate repositories with a sidebar file explorer. |
| 4 | Quick Recipe Hub & Custom Web Search | 57 | C | 29.8k | Add the Quick Recipe Hub & Custom Web Search extension and access a wide variety of food recipes... |
| 5 | Quick Live News & Custom Web Search | 57 | C | 32.0k | Add the Quick Live News & Custom Web Search extension to stay updated with headlines, videos, AI... |
| 6 | VPN | 57 | C | 97.7k | Time to Level Up Privacy with SandVPN: FREE, FAST VPN PROXY! Bypass Geo-Blocking and be free and ano... |
| 7 | SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsorships on YouTube | 57 | C | 742.4k | Easily skip YouTube video sponsors. When you visit a YouTube video, the extension will check the dat... |
| 8 | URL Link | 55 | C | 1.1k | URL Link is a small Firefox and Thunderbird extension that allows you to select a non-URL in a mail/... |
| 9 | Precious Bible & Custom Web Search | 55 | C | 1.9k | Add the Precious Bible & Custom Web Search extension to read Bible verses by clicking the favico... |
| 10 | Volume & Sound Booster | 55 | C | 3.7k | Control volume precisely, adjust up to 500%, and save settings even after closing the browser. |
| 11 | Urban Shield | 55 | C | 8.7k | Urban Shield is a Wi-Fi surfing protection & auto caching, and history cleaner extension for your br... |
| 12 | AB Download Manager Browser Integration | 55 | C | 10.1k | Download files with AB Download Manager app |
| 13 | CyberGhost VPN Free Proxy | 55 | C | 37.0k | Use CyberGhost Proxy Plugin to encrypt your browser traffic so you can be sure that no online snoope... |
| 14 | Vimium | 55 | C | 46.1k | The Hacker's Browser. Vimium provides keyboard shortcuts for navigation and control in the spirit of... |
| 15 | Ant Video Downloader | 55 | C | 74.5k | Browser extension with a companion application for downloading and merging streaming video segments. |
| 16 | Qwant - Search engine | 55 | C | 79.9k | With this extension, Qwant becomes your default search engine on your browser! 🚀 |
| 17 | Free Download Manager official extension | 55 | C | 92.3k | Free Download Manager integration with your Firefox browser |
| 18 | Violentmonkey | 55 | C | 137.1k | Userscript support for browsers, open source. |
| 19 | KeePassXC-Browser | 55 | C | 145.9k | Official browser plugin for the KeePassXC password manager (https://keepassxc.org). |
| 20 | Authenticator | 55 | C | 153.9k | Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes in your browser. |
| 21 | DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection | 55 | C | 1199.4k | Actively protects your data in your current browser |
| 22 | Fraudscore | 55 | C | 1.0k | Block unwanted dangerous malware while keeping your personal information safe. Fraudscore's Artifici... |
| 23 | vpn | 55 | C | 2.9k | Secure your online privacy and access content from around the world with our fast and easy-to-use VP... |
| 24 | CTCT Extension | 55 | C | 3.6k | The CTCT extension works with the CTCT Information Protection product to protect data based on compa... |
| 25 | AdGuard VPN — Privacy & Security | 55 | C | 10.4k | Makes the Internet open and your data safe. Topnotch VPN from the creators of famous ad blocker. |
| 26 | Dashlane Password Manager | 55 | C | 120.9k | Dashlane makes the internet easier. Save all your passwords, fill forms fast, and keep your data acc... |
| 27 | Obsidian Web Clipper | 55 | C | 41.7k | Save and highlight web pages in a private and durable format that you can access offline. The offici... |
| 28 | Auto Tab Discard | 55 | C | 84.2k | Increase browser speed and reduce memory load and when you have numerous open tabs. |
| 29 | User-Agent Switcher and Manager | 55 | C | 89.7k | Spoof websites trying to gather information about your web navigation—like your browser type and ope... |
| 30 | ESET Browser Privacy & Security | 55 | C | 221.5k | Enjoy extended browser protection with ESET Browser Privacy & Security—includes the unique Metad... |
| 31 | NoScript Security Suite | 55 | C | 258.0k | The best security you can get in a web browser! Allow potentially malicious web content to run only ... |
| 32 | ExpressVPN: VPN proxy for a better internet | 55 | C | 67.9k | Go online safely with blazing-fast speed. Spoof your location, access content anywhere, and control ... |
| 33 | NordVPN - a VPN proxy extension for Firefox | 55 | C | 306.8k | Looking for the best VPN extension for Firefox? NordVPN's Firefox VPN proxy extension lets you hide ... |
| 34 | DeepL: AI translator and writing assistant | 55 | C | 192.6k | Stay informed, work smarter, and communicate globally without leaving your browser. |
| 35 | vidIQ Vision for YouTube | 55 | C | 49.6k | With insights and metrics that go beyond YouTube Analytics, vidIQ Vision delivers a comprehensive op... |
| 36 | Firefox Translations | 55 | C | 63.6k | Translate websites in your browser, privately, without using the cloud. The functionality from this ... |
| 37 | User-Agent Switcher | 55 | C | 64.1k | Easily override the browser's User-Agent string |
| 38 | Plasma Integration | 55 | C | 90.6k | Multitask efficiently by controlling browser functions from the Plasma desktop. |
| 39 | Surfshark VPN Extension | 55 | C | 112.2k | Browse the web safely with secure, private internet access for the Firefox browser extension. |
| 40 | Proton Pass | 55 | C | 146.1k | Free and unlimited password manager to keep your login credentials safe and manage them directly in ... |
| 41 | DownThemAll! | 55 | C | 201.1k | The Mass Downloader for your browser |
| 42 | 1Password: Password Manager | 55 | C | 400.9k | The best way to experience 1Password in your browser. Easily sign in to sites, generate passwords, a... |
| 43 | Malwarebytes Browser Guard | 55 | C | 465.0k | Fast and safe browsing that protects your privacy. Block trackers, ads, phishing, and malicious cont... |
| 44 | Pix Companion | 53 | C- | 110.9k | Browser extension for Pix |
| 45 | Old Twitter Layout (2025) | 53 | C- | 230 | Browser extension to return old Twitter layout from 2015 (and option to use 2018 design). This exten... |
| 46 | HackBar | 53 | C- | 2.2k | A browser extension for Penetration Testing |
| 47 | UltraWideo | 53 | C- | 15.1k | The cross-browser extension that manipulates video aspect ratio to fit your entire screen. Take cont... |
| 48 | Tomato Clock - A Simple Pomodoro Timer | 53 | C- | 32.2k | A simple browser extension for managing your productivity |
| 49 | Web Risk Info | 53 | C- | 101 | Stay safe when browsing the Internet by getting information about the reliability of sites in real t... |
| 50 | Nuxeo Dev Tools | 53 | C- | 106 | A handy collection of shortcuts and tools for the Nuxeo developer Provides Studio Jar Hot-reload bu... |
How We Rank Safest Browsers
These safest browsers are ranked by Nerq Trust Score, which evaluates security, maintenance, community adoption, and transparency across multiple data points. Only entities with a trust score of 30 or above are included. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.
FAQ
What are the best safest browsers in 2026?
Based on Nerq Trust Scores, the top-ranked safest browsers are listed above, scored on security, activity, documentation, and community metrics.
How are safest browsers ranked?
Nerq ranks tools using Trust Score v2, which combines security analysis, maintenance activity, documentation quality, and community adoption signals.
Are these safest browsers safe to use?
Each tool has an individual safety report. Click any tool name to see its detailed trust analysis.
What does a Nerq Trust Score of A mean?
An A grade (80-89) means the entity has strong signals across security, maintenance, documentation, and community adoption. A+ (90-100) is the highest possible rating.
How does Nerq evaluate safest browsers?
Nerq analyzes safest browsers across multiple dimensions including security vulnerabilities, license compliance, maintenance activity, documentation quality, and community adoption. Each dimension is scored independently and combined into an overall Trust Score (0-100).