Firefox also features a large extension library to browse, but not quite as large as Chrome’s. Because Opera is built on Chromium, it can take advantage of most of Google Chrome’s vast extension library.
There’s no debate that Opera is a feature-packed browser with a clean user interface and strong customization options. Firefox remains consistent in what we say and what we do in protecting your privacy. While there are robust privacy features, how they themselves collect and share your data is murky. It’s hard to know how Opera is operating from a privacy perspective. That’s why we collect so little info about users and are transparent about how we use that info. We make Firefox for people like you, who care deeply about personal privacy and security. You are provided with a personalized protection report that shows how often Firefox blocked third-party cookies, social media trackers, fingerprinting tools and cryptominers as you browse the web. With Enhanced Tracking Protection, Firefox actively blocks thousands of third-party trackers that try to follow you around the web. With the latest version of Firefox, Enhanced Tracking Protection is turned on by default in normal browsing mode, so you don’t have to mess around with the settings just to protect yourself from trackers. Also in normal browsing mode, you can also turn off some data collection features by digging into the settings to enable the ad blocker and adjust other security features.
What seems confusing and troubling is the section about international data transfers when, how often and why they need to transfer your data internationally is not explained.įirefox’s privacy policy is very transparent in describing what personal information we collect with the only end goal being to give you greater control over the information you share online.Īs far as actual privacy protections in the Opera browser, it does offer a robust Private mode that allows you to surf the web without the browser tracking your activity. In certain sections, it says they collect names of account holders, IP addresses and search terms.
Opera’s privacy policy lacks some specificity in its explanation of which types of information it collects and how. Security and Privacy Security and Privacyīlocks third-party tracking cookies by default In this review, we’ll compare the Opera browser with our Firefox browser in terms of security and privacy, utility, and portability to help you choose which browser might be the best fit for you. While Opera has not reached the same level of user adoption as Firefox or Google Chrome, it’s maintained a relatively stable and loyal base over a sustained period of time. The Firefox Browser and Opera are two of the earliest browsers on the scene still releasing frequent updates.
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