Hermit Crab

Hermit Crab: Open-Source Browser for Privacy and Security

An open-source, customizable web browser that blocks trackers and ads by default, with options for extensions and customization.

What is Hermit Crab?

Hermit Crab is an open-source web browser that prioritizes user privacy and security. It is based on Chromium and developed by a small team of developers who forked the codebase to create a more private browsing experience.

By default, Hermit Crab blocks online trackers, ads, and fingerprinting attempts to prevent companies from profiling users and selling their data. It uses blocklists and other privacy-focused configurations that offer protection without the need to install any extensions.

Despite the increased privacy, Hermit Crab still allows for customization and extension support. Users can tweak settings, change the interface, and install extensions from the Chrome Web Store to add functionality. The developers are also working on native extension support.

Other notable features of Hermit Crab include the ability to route all traffic through the Tor network for anonymization, encrypted sync to keep bookmarks/settings private, and open-source code that is transparent and auditable. The lightweight browser is free and available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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