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meta_title: "Ιδιωτικοί Περιηγητές Ιστού για PC και Mac - Privacy Guides"
title: Περιηγητές Desktop
icon: material/laptop
description: These privacy-protecting browsers are what we currently recommend for standard/non-anonymous internet browsing on desktop systems.
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      - macOS
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    name: Brave
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      - macOS
      - Linux
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<small>Protects against the following threat(s):</small>

- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model ""){.pg-brown}

These are our currently recommended **desktop web browsers** and configurations for standard/non-anonymous browsing. Προτείνουμε τον [Mullvad Browser](#mullvad-browser) εαν σε απασχολεί ιδιαίτερα η ιδιωτικότητα και η προστασία του ψηφιακού σου αποτυπώματος και θέλεις αυτά να υφίστανται από προεπιλογή, [το Firefox](#firefox) για καθημερινή περιήγηση αν κυρίως αναζητάς μια καλή εναλλακτική στο Google Chrome, και τέλος [το Brave](#brave) αν χρειάζεσαι συμβατότητα με περιηγητές τύπου Chromium.

Εάν χρειάζεται να περιηγηθείς στο διαδίκτυο ανώνυμα, θα πρέπει να χρησιμοποιήσεις το [Tor](tor.md). Προτείνουμε ορισμένες ρυθμίσεις στην παρούσα σελίδα, μα όλοι οι περιηγητές εκτός του Tor Browser θα είναι ανιχνεύσιμοι από *κάποιο* με τον έναν ή τον άλλο τρόπο, ανεξαρτήτως ρυθμίσεων.

## Mullvad Browser

<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>

![Mullvad Browser logo](assets/img/browsers/mullvad_browser.svg){ align=right }

**Mullvad Browser** is a version of [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) with Tor network integrations removed. It aims to provide to VPN users Tor Browser's anti-fingerprinting browser technologies, which are key protections against [:material-eye-outline: Mass Surveillance](basics/common-threats.md#mass-surveillance-programs){ .pg-blue }. Αναπτύσσεται από το Tor Project και διανέμεται από τη [Mullvad](vpn.md#mullvad), και **δεν** απαιτεί χρήση του Mullvad VPN.

[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://mullvad.net/en/browser){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://mullvad.net/en/help/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://mullvad.net/en/help/tag/mullvad-browser){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/applications/mullvad-browser){ .card-link title="Source Code" }

<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>

- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://mullvad.net/en/download/browser/windows)
- [:simple-apple: macOS](https://mullvad.net/en/download/browser/macos)
- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://mullvad.net/en/download/browser/linux)

</details>

</div>

Like [Tor Browser](tor.md), Mullvad Browser is designed to prevent fingerprinting by making your browser fingerprint identical to all other Mullvad Browser users, and it includes default settings and extensions that are automatically configured by the default security levels: *Standard*, *Safer* and *Safest*.

Therefore, it is imperative that you do not modify the browser at all outside adjusting the default [security levels](https://tb-manual.torproject.org/security-settings). When adjusting the security level, you **must** always restart the browser before continuing to use it. Otherwise, [the security settings may not be fully applied](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/05/02/tor-security-slider-flaw), putting you at a higher risk of fingerprinting and exploits than you may expect based on the setting chosen.

Modifications other than adjusting this setting would make your fingerprint unique, defeating the purpose of using this browser. Εάν θέλεις να ρυθμίσεις τον περιηγητή σου σε μεγαλύτερο βαθμό και η αποτύπωση δεν σε απασχολεί, τότε σου προτείνουμε το [Firefox](#firefox).

### Αντι-Αποτύπωση (Anti-Fingerprinting)

**Δίχως** χρήση [VPN](vpn.md), ο Mullvad Browser προστατεύει από [απλοϊκά σκριπτάκια αποτύπωσης](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/wiki/3.3-Overrides-%5BTo-RFP-or-Not%5D#-fingerprinting) όσο και οι άλλοι ιδιωτικοί περιηγητές όπως ο Firefox+[Arkenfox](#arkenfox-advanced) ή [ ο Brave](#brave). Ο Mullvad Browser παρέχει εξαρχής αυτές τις προστασίες εις βάρος ορισμένης ευελιξίας και ευχρηστίας που δύναται να παρέχουν άλλοι ιδιωτικοί περιηγητές.

==Για την ισχυρότερη προστασία έναντι του fingerprinting, συνιστούμε τη χρήση του περιηγητή Mullvad σε συνδυασμό **με** ένα VPN==, είτε αυτό είναι της Mullvad είτε ενός άλλου συνιστώμενου παρόχου VPN. Όταν χρησιμοποιείτε ένα VPN με το περιηγητή Mullvad, θα μοιράζεστε ένα ψηφιακό δακτυλικό αποτύπωμα και μια ομάδα διευθύνσεων IP με πολλούς άλλους χρήστες, δίνοντάς σας έτσι ένα "πλήθος" για να κρυφτείται ανάμεσα. Αυτή η στρατηγική είναι ο μόνος τρόπος για να αποτρέψεις προηγμένα ιχνηλατικά σκριπτάκια, και είναι η ίδια τεχνική anti-fingerprinting που χρησιμοποιεί ο Tor Browser.

Θυμήσου πως ενώ μπορείς να χρησιμοποιήσεις τον Mullvad Browser σε συνδυασμό με οποιοδήποτε VPN, τα άλλα άτομα σε αυτό το VPN πρέπει επίσης να χρησιμοποιούν τον Mullvad Browser έτσι ώστε να υφίσταται το εν λόγω "πλήθος," κάτι που είναι πιο πιθανό στο Mullvad VPN παρά σε άλλους παρόχους, ειδικά επειδή ο Mullvad Browser κυκλοφόρησε πρόσφατα. Ο περιηγητής Mullvad δε διαθέτει ενσωματωμένη συνδεσιμότητα VPN, ούτε ελέγχει εάν χρησιμοποιείτε ένα VPN πριν από την περιήγηση- η σύνδεση VPN πρέπει να ρυθμιστεί και να υπόκειται σε διαχείρισή ξεχωριστά.

Ο Mullvad Browser διαθέτει προεγκατεστημένες τις επεκτάσεις *uBlock Origin* και *NoScript*. Ενώ τυπικά δεν συνιστούμε την προσθήκη *περεταίρω* [επεκτάσεων](browser-extensions.md), οι συγκεκριμένες, που έρχονται προεγκατεστημένες στον περιηγητή θα πρέπει να **μην** αφαιρεθούν ή ρυθμιστούν πέραν από τις προεπιλεγμένες τιμές τους, διότι κάτι τέτοιο θα κάνει το ψηφιακό σου αποτύπωμα να ξεχωρίζει αισθητά από τις άλλες χρήστριες του Mullvad Browser. Έρχεται επίσης προεγκατεστημένο με την επέκταση περιήγησης Mullvad, η οποία *μπορεί* να αφαιρεθεί με ασφάλεια χωρίς να επηρεάσει το ψηφιακό δακτυλικό αποτύπωμα του προγράμματος περιήγησής σας, αν θέλετε, αλλά είναι επίσης ασφαλές να το διατηρήσετε ακόμα και αν δεν χρησιμοποιείτε το Mullvad VPN.

### Λειτουργία Ιδιωτικής Περιήγησης

Ο περιηγητής Mullvad βρίσκεται μόνιμα σε λειτουργία ιδιωτικής περιήγησης, με αποτέλεσμά το ιστορικό, τα cookies και άλλα δεδομένα του ιστότοπου να διαγράφονται πάντα κάθε φορά που κλείνετε το πρόγραμμα περιήγησης. Οι σελιδοδείκτες, οι ρυθμίσεις του προγράμματος περιήγησης και οι ρυθμίσεις των επεκτάσεων θα διατηρηθούν.

Αυτό είναι απαραίτητο για την αποτροπή προηγμένων μορφών εντοπισμού, αλλά έχει ως κόστος την ευκολία και ορισμένες λειτουργίες του Firefox, όπως τα Multi-Account Containers. Θυμηθείτε ότι μπορείτε πάντα να χρησιμοποιείτε πολλαπλά προγράμματα περιήγησης, για παράδειγμα, μπορείτε να χρησιμοποιήσετε το Firefox+Arkenfox για μερικούς ιστότοπους, στους οποίους επιθυμείται να παραμείνετε συνδεδεμένοι ή οι οποίοι δεν λειτουργούν σωστά στο περιηγήτη Mullvad, και το περιηγητή Mullvad για γενική περιήγηση.

### Mullvad Leta

Mullvad Browser comes with [**Mullvad Leta**](search-engines.md#mullvad-leta) as the default search engine, which functions as a proxy to either Google or Brave search results (configurable on the Mullvad Leta homepage).

If you are a Mullvad VPN user, there is some risk in using services like Mullvad Leta which are offered by your VPN provider themselves. This is because Mullvad theoretically has access to your true IP address (via their VPN) and your search activity (via Leta); the latter is information a VPN is typically intended to separate. Even though Mullvad collects very little information about their VPN subscribers or Leta users, you should consider a different [search engine](search-engines.md) if this risk concerns you.

## Firefox

<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>

![Firefox logo](assets/img/browsers/firefox.svg){ align=right }

**Firefox** provides strong privacy settings such as [Enhanced Tracking Protection](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop), which can help block various [types of tracking](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop#w_what-enhanced-tracking-protection-blocks).

[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://firefox.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://mozilla.org/privacy/firefox){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://support.mozilla.org/products/firefox){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://donate.mozilla.org){ .card-link title="Contribute" }

<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>

- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://mozilla.org/firefox/windows)
- [:simple-apple: macOS](https://mozilla.org/firefox/mac)
- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://mozilla.org/firefox/linux)
- [:simple-flathub: Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.mozilla.firefox)

</details>

</div>

<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Προσοχή</p>

Ο Firefox περιλαμβάνει ένα μοναδικό [download token](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1677497#c0) στις λήψεις από τον ιστότοπο της Mozilla και χρησιμοποιεί την τηλεμετρία του Firefox για την αποστολή του token. Το token **δεν** περιλαμβάνεται στις εκδόσεις από το [Mozilla FTP](https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/).

</div>

### Συνιστώμενη διαμόρφωση του Firefox

These options can be found in :material-menu: → **Settings**.

#### Αναζήτηση

- [ ] Απενεργοποιήστε την επιλογή **Εμφάνιση προτάσεων αναζήτησης**

Search suggestion features may not be available in your region.

Search suggestions send everything you type in the address bar to the default search engine, regardless of whether you submit an actual search. Disabling search suggestions allows you to more precisely control what data you send to your search engine provider.

##### Firefox Suggest (μόνο στις ΗΠΑ)

[Firefox Suggest](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/firefox-suggest) is a feature similar to search suggestions which is only available in the US. We recommend disabling it for the same reason we recommend disabling search suggestions. If you don't see these options under the **Address Bar** header, you do not have the new experience and can ignore these changes.

- [ ] Αποεπιλέξτε **Προτάσεις από τον Firefox**
- [ ] Αποεπιλέξτε **Προτάσεις από χορηγούς**

#### Απόρρητο και ασφάλεια

##### Ενισχυμένη προστασία από καταγραφή

- [x] Επιλέξτε **Αυστηρή** ενισχυμένη προστασία εντοπισμού

This protects you by blocking social media trackers, fingerprinting scripts (note that this does not protect you from *all* fingerprinting), cryptominers, cross-site tracking cookies, and some other tracking content. ETP protects against many common threats, but it does not block all tracking avenues because it is designed to have minimal to no impact on site usability.

##### Sanitize on Close

If you want to stay logged in to particular sites, you can allow exceptions in **Cookies and Site Data** → **Manage Exceptions...**

- [x] Check **Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed**

This protects you from persistent cookies, but does not protect you against cookies acquired during any one browsing session. When this is enabled, it becomes possible to easily cleanse your browser cookies by simply restarting Firefox. You can set exceptions on a per-site basis, if you wish to stay logged in to a particular site you visit often.

##### Telemetry

- [ ] Uncheck **Allow Firefox to send technical and interaction data to Mozilla**
- [ ] Uncheck **Allow Firefox to install and run studies**
- [ ] Uncheck **Allow Firefox to send backlogged crash reports on your behalf**

According to Mozilla's privacy policy for Firefox,

> Firefox sends data about your Firefox version and language; device operating system and hardware configuration; memory, basic information about crashes and errors; outcome of automated processes like updates, safebrowsing, and activation to us. When Firefox sends data to us, your IP address is temporarily collected as part of our server logs.

Additionally, the Mozilla Accounts service collects [some technical data](https://mozilla.org/privacy/mozilla-accounts). If you use a Mozilla Account you can opt out:

1. Open your [profile settings on accounts.firefox.com](https://accounts.firefox.com/settings#data-collection)
2. Uncheck **Data Collection and Use** > **Help improve Firefox Accounts**

##### Website Advertising Preferences

- [ ] Uncheck **Allow websites to perform privacy-preserving ad measurement**

With the release of Firefox 128, a new setting for [privacy-preserving attribution](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/privacy-preserving-attribution) (PPA) has been added and [enabled by default](https://blog.privacyguides.org/2024/07/14/mozilla-disappoints-us-yet-again-2). PPA allows advertisers to use your web browser to measure the effectiveness of web campaigns, instead of using traditional JavaScript-based tracking. We consider this behavior to be outside the scope of a user agent's responsibilities, and the fact that it is disabled by default in Arkenfox is an additional indicator for disabling this feature.

##### HTTPS-Only Mode

- [x] Select **Enable HTTPS-Only Mode in all windows**

This prevents you from unintentionally connecting to a website in plain-text HTTP. Sites without HTTPS are uncommon nowadays, so this should have little to no impact on your day-to-day browsing.

##### DNS over HTTPS

If you use a [DNS over HTTPS provider](dns.md):

- [x] Select **Max Protection** and choose a suitable provider

Max Protection enforces the use of DNS over HTTPS, and a security warning will show if Firefox can’t connect to your secure DNS resolver, or if your secure DNS resolver says that records for the domain you are trying to access do not exist. This stops the network you're connected to from secretly downgrading your DNS security.

#### Sync

[Firefox Sync](https://hacks.mozilla.org/2018/11/firefox-sync-privacy) allows your browsing data (history, bookmarks, etc.) to be accessible on all your devices and protects it with E2EE.

### Arkenfox (advanced)

<div class="admonition tip" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Use Mullvad Browser for advanced anti-fingerprinting</p>

[Mullvad Browser](#mullvad-browser) provides the same anti-fingerprinting protections as Arkenfox out of the box, and does not require the use of Mullvad's VPN to benefit from these protections. Coupled with a VPN, Mullvad Browser can thwart more advanced tracking scripts which Arkenfox cannot. Arkenfox still has the advantage of being much more flexible, and allowing per-site exceptions for websites which you need to stay logged in to.

</div>

The [Arkenfox project](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js) provides a set of carefully considered options for Firefox. If you [decide](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/wiki/1.1-To-Arkenfox-or-Not) to use Arkenfox, a [few options](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/wiki/3.2-Overrides-[Common]) are subjectively strict and/or may cause some websites to not work properly—which you can [easily change](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/wiki/3.1-Overrides) to suit your needs. We **strongly recommend** reading through their full [wiki](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/wiki). Arkenfox also enables [container](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/containers#w_for-advanced-users) support.

Arkenfox only aims to thwart basic or naive tracking scripts through canvas randomization and Firefox's built-in fingerprint resistance configuration settings. It does not aim to make your browser blend in with a large crowd of other Arkenfox users in the same way Mullvad Browser or Tor Browser do, which is the only way to thwart advanced fingerprint tracking scripts. Remember that you can always use multiple browsers, for example, you could consider using Firefox+Arkenfox for a few sites that you want to stay logged in on or otherwise trust, and Mullvad Browser for general browsing.

## Brave

<div class="admonition recommendation annotate" markdown>

![Brave logo](assets/img/browsers/brave.svg){ align=right }

**Brave Browser** includes a built-in content blocker and [privacy features](https://brave.com/privacy-features), many of which are enabled by default.

Brave is built upon the Chromium web browser project, so it should feel familiar and have minimal website compatibility issues.

[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://brave.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:simple-torbrowser:](https://brave4u7jddbv7cyviptqjc7jusxh72uik7zt6adtckl5f4nwy2v72qd.onion){ .card-link title="Onion Service" }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://brave.com/privacy/browser){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://support.brave.com){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser){ .card-link title="Source Code" }

<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>

- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/releases)
- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://brave.com/download)
- [:simple-apple: macOS](https://brave.com/download)
- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://brave.com/linux)
- [:simple-flathub: Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/com.brave.Browser)

</details>

</div>

<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>

Brave adds a "[referral code](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/wiki/Brave%E2%80%99s-Use-of-Referral-Codes)" to the file name in downloads from the Brave website, which is used to track which source the browser was downloaded from, for example `BRV002` in a download named `Brave-Browser-BRV002.pkg`. The installer will then ping Brave's server with the referral code at the end of the installation process. If you're concerned about this, you can rename the installer file before opening it.

</div>

### Recommended Brave Configuration

These options can be found in :material-menu: → **Settings**.

#### Shields

Brave includes some anti-fingerprinting measures in its [Shields](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360022973471-What-is-Shields) feature. We suggest configuring these options [globally](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360023646212-How-do-I-configure-global-and-site-specific-Shields-settings) across all pages that you visit.

Shields' options can be downgraded on a per-site basis as needed, but by default we recommend setting the following:

<div class="annotate" markdown>

- [x] Select **Aggressive** under *Trackers & ads blocking*

<details class="warning" markdown>
<summary>Use default filter lists</summary>

Brave allows you to select additional content filters within the internal `brave://adblock` page. We advise against using this feature; instead, keep the default filter lists. Using extra lists will make you stand out from other Brave users and may also increase attack surface if there is an exploit in Brave and a malicious rule is added to one of the lists you use.

</details>

- [x] Select **Strict** under *Upgrade connections to HTTPS*
- [x] (Optional) Select **Block Scripts** (1)
- [x] Check **Block fingerprinting**
- [x] Select **Block third-party cookies**
- [x] Check **Forget me when I close this site** (2)
- [ ] Uncheck all social media components

</div>

1. This option disables JavaScript, which will break a lot of sites. To fix them, you can set exceptions on a per-site basis by clicking on the Shield icon in the address bar and unchecking this setting under *Advanced controls*.
2. If you wish to stay logged in to a particular site you visit often, you can set exceptions on a per-site basis by clicking on the Shield icon in the address bar and unchecking this setting under *Advanced controls*.

#### Privacy and security

<div class="annotate" markdown>

- [x] Select **Don’t allow sites to use JavaScript optimization** under *Security* → *Manage JavaScript optimization & security* (1)
- [x] Select **Automatically remove permissions from unused sites** under *Sites and Shields Settings*
- [x] Select **Disable non-proxied UDP** under [*WebRTC IP Handling Policy*](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360017989132-How-do-I-change-my-Privacy-Settings#webrtc)
- [ ] Uncheck **Use Google services for push messaging**
- [x] Select **Auto-redirect AMP pages**
- [x] Select **Auto-redirect tracking URLs**
- [x] Select **Prevent sites from fingerprinting me based on my language preferences**

</div>

1. Disabling the V8 optimizer reduces your attack surface by disabling [*some*](https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/112708049232710156) parts of JavaScript Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation.

##### Tor windows

[**Private Window with Tor**](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360018121491-What-is-a-Private-Window-with-Tor-Connectivity) allows you to route your traffic through the Tor network in Private Windows and access .onion services, which may be useful in some cases. However, Brave is **not** as resistant to fingerprinting as the Tor Browser is, and far fewer people use Brave with Tor, so you will stand out. If your threat model requires strong anonymity, use the [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser).

##### Data Collection

- [ ] Uncheck **Allow privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A)**
- [ ] Uncheck **Automatically send daily usage ping to Brave**
- [ ] Uncheck **Automatically send diagnostic reports**

#### Web3

Brave's Web3 features can potentially add to your browser fingerprint and attack surface. Unless you use any of these features, they should be disabled.

- Select **Extensions (no fallback)** under *Default Ethereum wallet*
- Select **Extensions (no fallback)** under *Default Solana wallet*

#### Extensions

- [ ] Uncheck all built-in extensions you don't use

#### Search engine

We recommend disabling search suggestions in Brave for the same reason we recommend disabling this feature in [Firefox](#search).

- [ ] Απενεργοποιήστε την επιλογή **Εμφάνιση προτάσεων αναζήτησης**

#### System

<div class="annotate" markdown>

- [ ] Uncheck **Continue running background apps when Brave is closed** to disable background apps (1)

</div>

1. Αυτή η επιλογή δεν υπάρχει σε όλες τις πλατφόρμες.

#### Brave Sync

[Brave Sync](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360059793111-Understanding-Brave-Sync) allows your browsing data (history, bookmarks, etc.) to be accessible on all your devices without requiring an account and protects it with E2EE.

#### Brave Rewards and Wallet

**Brave Rewards** lets you receive Basic Attention Token (BAT) cryptocurrency for performing certain actions within Brave. It relies on a custodial account and KYC from a select number of providers. We do not recommend BAT as a [private cryptocurrency](cryptocurrency.md), nor do we recommend using a [custodial wallet](advanced/payments.md#wallet-custody), so we would discourage using this feature.

**Brave Wallet** operates locally on your computer, but does not support any private cryptocurrencies, so we would discourage using this feature as well.

## Κριτήρια

**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.

### Ελάχιστες Απαιτήσεις

- Πρέπει να είναι λογισμικό ανοικτού κώδικα.
- Must support automatic updates.
- Must receive engine updates in 0-1 days from upstream release.
- Must be available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Any changes required to make the browser more privacy-respecting must not negatively impact user experience.
- Must block third-party cookies by default.
- Must support [state partitioning](https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Web/Privacy/State_Partitioning) to mitigate cross-site tracking.[^1]

### Βέλτιστη Περίπτωση

Our best-case criteria represents what we would like to see from the perfect project in this category. Our recommendations may not include any or all of this functionality, but those which do may rank higher than others on this page.

- Should include built-in content blocking functionality.
- Should support cookie compartmentalization (à la [Multi-Account Containers](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/containers)).
- Should support Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). Τα PWA σάς επιτρέπουν να εγκαθιστάτε ορισμένους ιστότοπους σαν να ήταν εγγενείς εφαρμογές στον υπολογιστή σας. This can have advantages over installing Electron-based apps because PWAs benefit from your browser's regular security updates.
- Should not include add-on functionality (bloatware) that does not impact user privacy.
- Should not collect telemetry by default.
- Should provide an open-source sync server implementation.
- Should default to a [private search engine](search-engines.md).

[^1]: Η εφαρμογή της Brave περιγράφεται λεπτομερώς στο [Brave Privacy Updates: Partitioning network-state for privacy](https://brave.com/privacy-updates/14-partitioning-network-state).
