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Epic overview

Epic is a secure web browser that either blocks your information from being broadcast to online trackers, or removes that which could compromise your safety.

Comprehensive private browsing is the default, and all browsing data is deleted when you quit Epic.

What’s new in version 103.0.5060.53

Updated on Jun 26 2022

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License

Free

Size

147.5 MB

Developer’s website

https://www.epicbrowser.com

Downloads

12906

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Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Apr 28 2023
91.0.4472.114
1.0
Apr 28 2023
1.0
Version: 91.0.4472.114
EOL, END OF LIFE. v103.0.5060.53 is the current version. Supposedly v104.0.5112.81 exists, but cannot be found on its website. Both are from the summer of 2022 and are EXTREMELY OUT-OF-DATE relative to Chromium, meaning that several security flaws, some of which are being exploited in-the-wild exist. As such, DO NOT USE. This browser is apparently EOL, no longer being developed. If you have a copy on your Macs, remove it. It's UNSAFE!
nobody2011
nobody2011
Feb 7 2021
88.0.4324.96
0.0
Feb 7 2021
0.0
Version: 88.0.4324.96
The next Chrome-based Browser? No thanx
tomlaoshi
tomlaoshi
Mar 29 2020
79.0.3946.130
5.0
Mar 29 2020
5.0
Version: 79.0.3946.130
Anyone using Epic in 2020? I use this in addition to Firefox. I just like Epic's simplicity and workability. I like the 9 VPN proxies offered, the umbrella to block ads and trackers, enable plug-ins. It is the go-to browser for setting up youtube for my kids, since it automatically blocks creepy, interrupting ads. I'm no obsessive investigator, so I cannot list pros and cons versus other browsers. I know many people like "Brave". I've been using Epic for a while and I still admire its capabilities and the ethos of the developers.
Harry Flashman
Harry Flashman
Sep 16 2016
2575.0
0.0
Sep 16 2016
0.0
Version: 2575.0
I'm running the final GM of Sierra and it appears to break Epic because it will no longer connect to the proxy.
WetNet
WetNet
Dec 16 2014
2458
0.5
Dec 16 2014
0.5
Version: 2458
Here's and interesting quote from MacInTouch about browsers, specifically Google vs Epic, and the network each use. My money? I'd rather have Google: [We don't know what Google does behind the scenes with the astoundingly detailed and intimate dossier of information it gets on everyone, nor do we know who views every bit of our information that travels through Epic's network. In any case, we do know very well that governments, service providers and corporations are willing, able and active in monitoring everything we do. -Ric Ford]
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Oct 22 2014
2456
5.0
Oct 22 2014
5.0
Version: 2456
I disagree with JCH2 I don't find anything about this Browser not delightful. It is a good Browser and I don't find it intrusive to my own privacy.It does not snoop ,I really don't know what this critic of Epic says.I think it does exactly what it says it does.5 stars for an excellent Browser.
Okuyukashī
Okuyukashī
Aug 31 2014
2454
0.5
Aug 31 2014
0.5
Version: 2454
"Give me White Hat any day over the Epic browser. Epic is too opaque, has 'captive' extensions (which altogether is suspicious), in addition to the aforementioned search engine. Aviator is made in the good ol' USA by a security company and was made for Mac before others demanded other platforms be supported."
Wts
Wts
Aug 26 2014
2454
0.0
Aug 26 2014
0.0
Version: 2454
So, is this safe to use and how exactly does it protect me from the evils of the web that my browser of choice, FireFox, and my least favorite, Safari, are unable to protect my information. How can the programmers of Epic be more brilliant than the programmers of the other browsers that have the exactly the same safe guards. On the other hand, free is free and maybe you gets what you gets when its free.
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Aug 16 2014
2453
5.0
Aug 16 2014
5.0
Version: 2453
I changed my mind about this Browser. This browser on its own decided to make it my DEFAULT BROWSER. I did NOT check any preference for this at all. I used AppCleaner to remove it.
anonymous-dingo-653
anonymous-dingo-653
Apr 29 2014
2449
2.5
Apr 29 2014
2.5
Version: 2449
I spent five days testing this and I am done forever. From taking over default web calls (without my permission) to that nonsense about seeing how other browsers in your system are betraying you (which is accomplished by Epic doing its own snooping)... This browser has blown its reputation from the start in its own YDNTK nonsense and panic mongering. At best, it might serve those who do not want to or know how to control their own privacy, but even it that there are better, more sensible, more flexible alternatives for the savvy.
anonymous-dingo-653
anonymous-dingo-653
Apr 11 2014
2448
2.5
Apr 11 2014
2.5
Version: 2448
Another interesting fork of Chromium, though I will stick with the original. As an aside.... Do not use AdBlock+ (Plus) in any browser. While defending you from trackers, it is recording what you do itself. Get something better (AdBlock, plain and simple) for your Chromium or Chro-fork. Combine it with these other two defense system (and install in the order listed): 1. https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere 2. https://www.ghostery.com 3. https://getadblock.com/ And goodness gracious, if concerned about privacy, do not install them from an app-store. Get them at the source.
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Feb 24 2014
2447
5.0
Feb 24 2014
5.0
Version: 2447
I love to protect my privacy and this Browser is the best at protecting it.
piquadratpi2
piquadratpi2
Dec 28 2013
2447
4.0
Dec 28 2013
4.0
Version: 2447
This is a rather fast browser with a very good import possibility of firefox bookmarks. The built in bookmark manager is very easy to use and makes it a joy to arrange bookmarks. Until now I have no problem to open my old websites at a reasonable speed.
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Dec 28 2013
2447
5.0
Dec 28 2013
5.0
Version: 2447
Seems to be fast as Jb described in his review. It is an essentially secure browser as the Developer claims but I am not too concerned about security as I do no credit card transactions online and my personal data is protected.
Jb4
Jb4
Sep 18 2013
27.0.2442.0
3.5
Sep 18 2013
3.5
Version: 27.0.2442.0
Wow! This is fast and has features. Does it really protect? I'm not so sophisticated to know, but have used so many Mac browsers in the past 20 years or so and so far, like this one.... a lot.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Apr 28 2023
91.0.4472.114
1.0
Apr 28 2023
1.0
Version: 91.0.4472.114
tomlaoshi
tomlaoshi
Mar 29 2020
5.0
Mar 29 2020
5.0
Version: null
rooftopcellar
rooftopcellar
Aug 19 2017
4.0
Aug 19 2017
4.0
Version: null
WetNet
WetNet
Jan 11 2015
0.5
Jan 11 2015
0.5
Version: null
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Oct 22 2014
5.0
Oct 22 2014
5.0
Version: null
Okuyukashī
Okuyukashī
Aug 31 2014
0.5
Aug 31 2014
0.5
Version: null
anonymous-dingo-653
anonymous-dingo-653
Apr 29 2014
2.5
Apr 29 2014
2.5
Version: null
piquadratpi2
piquadratpi2
Dec 28 2013
4.0
Dec 28 2013
4.0
Version: null
Jb4
Jb4
Sep 18 2013
3.5
Sep 18 2013
3.5
Version: null
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