The best browser 2019: a faster, safer way to get online

Recent additions include support for password-free logins and automatic blocking of ad trackers.There's even a new version of Firefox designed specifically for browsing the web in virtual reality, and Mozilla releases beta versions of new features frequently through its Test Pilot program.It's not always the absolute fastest – for some pages Chrome still has the edge – but the new Firefox has come out swinging and is our pick for the best web browser of 2019 so far.Read our full review: Mozilla FirefoxIt's the world's favorite browser, but it's seriously RAM-hungryWith Chrome, Google has built an extendable, efficient browser that deserves its place at the top of the browser rankings. Future versions of the browser will make it very clear when sites aren't using HTTPS encryption, aiming to make it standard throughout the web.Like Firefox, Chrome now also supports password-free logins via WebAuthn – either to replace traditional passwords completely, or work as a form of two-factor authentication. Opera automatically ducks out of the way if you're using secure sites like banks so your traffic is free and clear of any potential privacy violation.There's also an integrated ad-blocker – which can be switched off if you're morally inclined in that direction – a battery-saving mode which promises to keep your laptop going for longer, a built-in VPN, and a cryptocurrency wallet.If you're a PC gamer, it's also worth checking out Opera GX - a version of the browser that features system optimization tools, Twitch integration, Razer Chroma support and a catalog of game deals.Read our full review: OperaEdge has been reborn as a smart, fast Chromium-based browserEdge received a fairly cool reception when it first launched with Windows 10 as a replacement for the venerable Internet Explorer, but it experienced a revival earlier this year when Microsoft partnered with Google to release a new version of Edge based on Chromium (the engine used by Chrome).The new and improved Edge is an impressive browser that offers most of Chrome's advantages, without hogging as much memory.