Advice Request I'm saying goodbye Google Chrome after 10 years

[Ink]

Today, I finally migrated from Google Chrome to Microsoft Edge and Brave browser.

Google Chrome will be:

• uninstalled from my devices
• disabled on Android
• Sync data erased
• Bookmarks exported

Disclaimer: This does not mean deleting the Google account.


Image: Chrome logged out and reset.


Revo: The final uninstallation step.

 

[russ0408]

Hi have it but do not use it. I use Edge Chromium.

 

[Deletedmessiah]

I use Edge Chromium. I was planning to remove Chrome but because of upcoming Nearby share feature I'll be keeping it.

 

[Ink]

Hi have it but do not use it. I use Edge Chromium.

Why have it installed? Do you keep it updated?

 

[ZeroOne]

I use Firefox (with containers) for email, banking, shopping, social networking etc and opera (because of its VPN) for movies, forums etc. Uninstalled chrome more then a month ago, and I am not missing it at all!

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

On my personal laptop I use the latest Microsoft Edge.
On my work laptop I use Google Chrome (has no chomium-based Edge yet).
On my mobile I keep using Google Chrome because Edge is too slow on mobile.

 

[russ0408]

Y

Why have it installed? Do you keep it updated?

To be honest I haven't a clue why I keep it. I guess it is just habit of always having Chrome on board.

 

[shmu26]

Today, I finally migrated from Google Chrome to Microsoft Edge and Brave browser.

Google Chrome will be:

• uninstalled from my devices
• disabled on Android
• Sync data erased
• Bookmarks exported

Disclaimer: This does not mean deleting the Google account.

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Image: Chrome logged out and reset.

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Revo: The final uninstallation step.

I use Firefox most of the time, it works better with my password manager and my bank account, but still, I am curious -- what made you reject Google Chrome to such an extent?

 

[Soulbound]

I basically did the same but didnt remove chrome. I still keep it but i exported bookmarks and all data to Firefox.

Using firefox as main browser, chrome on some occasions. New microsoft edge is all fine and dandy but its still based of chromium and for the browsing I need, it doesnt justify using a based off chromium browser when I can just use Chrome.

I would also like to point out that whenever im gaming i have always 4 tabs opened: 1 twitch, and 3 dedicated pages to the game im playing, and the switch to FF i saw a slight better performance while gaming.

 

[Cortex]

Removed Chrome well over a year ago, I've used Brave for some time, if I didn't use Brave it would be New Edge - FF is just to clunky for me

 

[Kubla]

Good for you Spawn, I stopped using Chrome years ago, I like Brave, and the new Edge as well, also the UR Browser I have been trying out is quite good, has the feel of Brave without the crypto stuff, you might like that as well.

 

[Thales]

I ditched Chrome 1,5 years ago. Switched to Edge Chromium everywhere.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I ditched Chrome 1,5 years ago. Switched to Edge Chromium everywhere.

Also on mobile?

 

[Renz1er]

I was using Brave as my primary browsers for some time now, before switching to Ungoogled-Chromium; due to Brave's url swapping fiasco. Apparently, the version updates are kinda slow. But, UC consumes the least amount of memory compared to every other browser out there.

Using Edge Chromium as secondary browser and Vivaldi (based on chromium) on android.

 

[Thales]

Also on mobile?

Yes because edge came with the microsoft launcher and those guys know how to make a proper launcher. My phone is so much nicer and faster.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Yes because edge came with the microsoft launcher and those guys know how to make a proper launcher. My phone is so much nicer and faster.

I also have Microsoft Launcher on my phone but find that Edge is a lot slower than Google Chrome on my mobile (but it's an old one).

 

[Thales]

I also have Microsoft Launcher on my phone but find that Edge is a lot slower than Google Chrome on my mobile (but it's an old one).

My P10 lite is not a strong phone but the launcher and the edge are fine with it.

 

[jetman]

I have never used Chrome as I don't trust Google's privacy record.

On mobile devices I particularly like Firefox Focus. It allows you to clear everything with the press of a button.

 

[Soulbound]

I have never used Chrome as I don't trust Google's privacy record.

On mobile devices I particularly like Firefox Focus. It allows you to clear everything with the press of a button.

On your phone do you use Android with Google Services?

 

[Protomartyr]

On PC:

• Chrome is primary browser and is signed in with bookmarks and extensions synced. History is not synced as I always use an incognito mode shortcut to launch Chrome.
• Edge Chromium is secondary browser.

However, I do plan on getting a new laptop sometime in the next year and will probably transition to only using Edge Chromium.

Side note: I use Brave on my Linux VMs.

On Android:

• Revamped Firefox for Android (Daylight) is primary browser.
• Chrome is secondary browser but is not signed in or syncing.