Battle Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Edge in 2026 — Which Browser Should Home Users Trust?

[7Oz-64]

@Parkinsond
True, but with little bit agressive script cleaner, nobody is present at relaunch

 

[TairikuOkami]

I have tested Edge; checked cookies in settings immediately after relaunch; it was compeletely empy, but in few seconds cookies of microsoft and google were added.
So technically speaking, Edge does not fail to clear all cookies on exit.

Yeah, it was my fault, I added an impossible exception, clear all cookies except all cookies.
Still at each startup Edge connects to ntp.msn.com and creates a cookie, even when it is blocked.

 

[7Oz-64]

@TairikuOkami
i do not have this ntp.msn.com at startup on Linux, maybe because of setting policies (83 presents), and i am also running NextDNS in cli mode

 

[lokamoka820]

@TairikuOkami
i do not have this ntp.msn.com at startup on Linux, maybe because of setting policies (83 presents), and i am also running NextDNS in cli mode

I'm just curious as to why you use Microsoft Edge on Linux and whether it's superior to other private options.

 

[Marko :)]

At this point, I'm struggling to see WHY would anyone use Edge as their primary browser. It's literal malware.

 

[stonjean633]

At this point, I'm struggling to see WHY would anyone use Edge as their primary browser. It's literal malware.

I think RAM consumption could be one the reasons. Of the major browsers,Edge got good memory management. Perfect for those with outdated specs. Ofcourse users can opt with other browsers but the UX kinda feels different.

 

[Parkinsond]

At this point, I'm struggling to see WHY would anyone use Edge as their primary browser. It's literal malware.

I'm trying Zen for the first time; a bit confusing but as fast as brave.

 

[Marko :)]

I think RAM consumption could be one the reasons. Of the major browsers,Edge got good memory management. Perfect for those with outdated specs. Ofcourse users can opt with other browsers but the UX kinda feels different.

It's 2026, and pretty much everyone today has at least 8 GB of RAM. Heck, my old laptop that I bought back in 2015 came with 8 GB, so I don't think RAM is the reason. While it is valid case, the percentage of users with less than 8 GB RAM can be shown with one hand.

I'm trying Zen for the first time; a bit confusing but as fast as brave.

It's Gecko under the hood. Basically Firefox with changed design and some about:config tweaks.

 

[Parkinsond]

It's Gecko under the hood. Basically Firefox with changed design and some about:config tweaks

I have decided to give a try after introducing the selective dark mode per website which saves me the delay by Dark reader or the universal implementation using the flag.
Until now, it is fast but the only downside is using more RAM compared to its Chromium peers.

 

[Marko :)]

I have decided to give a try after introducing the selective dark mode per website which saves me the delay by Dark reader or the universal implementation using the flag.
Until now, it is fast but the only downside is using more RAM compared to its Chromium peers.

How much RAM do you have in your PC?

 

[Parkinsond]

How much RAM do you have in your PC?

8 GB; approx 10% or more total RAM usage higher than Chromium.

 

[HarborFront]

I'm using Helium browser

- Free of Goggle/MS trackings
- Can add extensions to reinforce it's security/privacy/anonymity. Helium browser by default is a niche browser with a small userbase so it's unique. Adding extensions is not going to change its uniqueness
- Extensions downloaded from Chrome Web Store are proxied through Helium servers thus no Google tracking unlike FF/Chrome and Brave/Edge which are tracked by Mozilla/Google/MS
- Memory usage is not an issue. I have 16GB RAM and is adequate since I'm not doing intensive tasks
- Pretty fast too
- No need to have tedious customize hardening like in FF or hardened LibreWolf which may require one to loosen some unknown settings if problem arises