#Uc browser windows#

Since UC Browser was initially designed for mobile and only later got a desktop version, it's no surprise that it's available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and Java. Moreover, there is evidence that UC Browser leaked important data in the past, and it was even removed from the Play Store due to policy violations. But, beyond that, the browser itself has various security susceptibilities since it uses outdated cryptography and SSL protocols. First of all, it's based in China, a country known for lack of online privacy and freedom. Protection isn’t the only thing you need to worry about while using UC Browser, but also your privacy. Unsurprisingly, while browsing some users' comments about the browser, many complained about getting viruses on their mobile phones after using UC. There is no way that we can feel secure using UC Browser without having an excellent antivirus backing us up. However, the biggest problem is that our antivirus not only showed a warning every time we opened the browser but blocked a few links due to malware as well. Nothing strange since UC is not the only browser in the industry that makes money by recommending a handful of sites on its home page. When we opened the browser, it showed a home page with various websites to visit. Right off the bat, that was a bad omen, but we continued to push forward.

#Uc browser install#

This is where UC Browser falls on its face and makes you wonder if faster speeds and a few nice features are worth your privacy and protection.įor this review, we installed the desktop version of UC Browser, which we had to install from a third-party website since our antivirus blocked the download page from the official website. Moreover, since UC is a Chromium browser, it's compatible with most extensions from the Chrome Web Store. Fortunately, UC Browser asks you to enable the ad blocker through a pop-up the first time you come across an ad the other extensions can be easily enabled/disabled to the right of the address bar. Speaking of YouTube, UC Browser comes with a nice feature that lets you open any video in a small window and display it on the front of the screen, allowing you to browse other pages or even open different applications with the video still playing in front of you – excellent for multitasking.Īlthough the default extensions come installed, they don't come enabled. However, contrary to Brave, it's not possible to download videos directly from YouTube.

Last, but not least, it also comes with the UC Resource Hunter, which lets you download videos, images, and music from the web. On top of that, it comes with an image previewer that lets you see full-size images without clicking, as well as the Microsoft Cloud extension. It also comes with Avast SafePrice, which will find you the best prices and discount coupons while shopping online. By default, it comes with the Avast extension installed, which is going to be essential while using UC. UC Browser comes with some neat built-in features. If the antivirus blocking on UC Browser's download page is not enough of a red flag, maybe knowing that it was caught stealing personal data from an unknown server in China is enough for you to think twice before installing it. Sounds amazing, right? Unfortunately, when it comes to user privacy and protection, the UC Browser leaves a lot to be desired. On top of that, it also comes with a built-in ad blocker. Moreover, this Chinese browser, owned by Alibaba Group, is exceptionally user-friendly, providing you with mouse gestures on the desktop version to quickly browse through pages. Due to its overall fast speeds, how nicely it handles simultaneous downloads, and the number of useful features, UC Browser is one of the most popular web browsers for Android, especially in Asia.