European alternatives to Chrome

Google Chrome is the dominant desktop and mobile web browser, built on the open-source Chromium engine that also powers Edge, Brave, and Opera. It ships Google account sync, the Chrome Web Store extension ecosystem, and increasingly deep Gemini AI integration in the toolbar. As of 2026 it commands roughly two-thirds of global browser share. Buyers evaluating alternatives typically weigh privacy posture, tracking behaviour, and degree of Google-account lock-in.