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SRWare Iron for Mac

Chromium Web browser without usage tracking.

Free
In English
2.7
Based on 37 user rates

SRWare Iron overview

SRWare Iron, or simply Iron, is a free and open-source Web browser implementation of Chromium which primarily aims to eliminate usage tracking and other privacy compromising functionality that the Google Chrome browser includes.

Note: While the software is classified as free, it is actually donationware. Please consider making a donation to help support development.

What’s new in version 126.0.6400.0

  • Minor improvements
  • Bug-/Securityfixes
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SRWare Iron for Mac

Free
In English
Version 126.0.6400.0
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2.7

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Abramurkwian
Abramurkwian
Dec 8 2021
96.0.4900.0
0.0
Dec 8 2021
0.0
Version: 96.0.4900.0
Unfortunately, this version (96.0.4900.0) crashes every time after about 2 minutes work with screen sharing.
Helmo-Hass
Helmo-Hass
Apr 28 2017
56.0.2950.0
0.0
Apr 28 2017
0.0
Version: 56.0.2950.0
Sorry MU is this a typo? asking because i'm using it, and this version came out on 02/12/2017
ben-marko
ben-marko
May 16 2016
43.0.2300.0
3.5
May 16 2016
3.5
Version: 43.0.2300.0
I haven't had any problems with this browser at all. So far it doesn't seem to contain any malware of any type, no scan has turned up anything. The article posted by Cyril-Howard has some good points, but does go a bit overboard in describing this browser as some sort of end-of-the-world malware. But the one thing it doesn't do is offer up any evidence that SRWare Iron is going to lead to ruin. I say use either it, Chromium, or Chrome itself - it doesn't really matter. Google isn't going to be beating down your door or selling off your family photos as a result of using Chrome. Add Glimmer Blocker, Little Snitch, and Ghostery to the mix (AdBlock and AdBlock Plus are worthless, IMHO), and you should be fine. It is up to you.
Jolyjumper
Jolyjumper
Feb 22 2014
31.0.1700.0
3.5
Feb 22 2014
3.5
Version: 31.0.1700.0
1. I don't care about cyrill-howard controversy and Chromium/Iron antagonism 2. SRWare Iron is a good stuff on Mac 3. SRWare Iron is too late for security updates and it's a serious fail for a browser Use with caution
Cyril-Howard
Cyril-Howard
Jul 12 2013
27.0.1500.0
1.0
Jul 12 2013
1.0
Version: 27.0.1500.0
People, please DON'T trust this browser! Iron is a scam! A scam by some greedy German who just regularly takes a Chromium source package, claims to remove 'spying' funcions, which is nothing more than changing a few settings (that you can change yourself - by going to ... the settings page) - and on top of that, he is apparently putting his own ad framework into it. Of course the versions are never up to date, so good luck with mainting browser security. If you search around a bit you will find enough links to articles and forums which elaborate on the nature of this scam, this source for example is pretty revealing: http://www.insanitybit.com/2012/06/23/srware-iron-browser-a-real-private-alternative-to-chrome-21/ Seems like the only reason Iron exists is to lure people on to his page so he can cash in several Google Ads and Analytics Bonuses. I invite you to give me hybris for this, flame away people. Or maybe save the time and read up for a minute on what disgusting piece of dodgy software you are raving about.
mvbarin
mvbarin
Dec 6 2023
118.0.6000.0
5.0
Dec 6 2023
5.0
Version: 118.0.6000.0
seineyarns-0u
seineyarns-0u
Jun 22 2023
113.0.5750.0
5.0
Jun 22 2023
5.0
Version: 113.0.5750.0
nolen
nolen
Mar 2 2019
0.5
Mar 2 2019
0.5
Version: null
ben-marko
ben-marko
May 16 2016
3.5
May 16 2016
3.5
Version: null
Mt-Saint-Michel-+-Saint-Michaels-Mount
Feb 20 2015
0.5
Version: null
Jolyjumper
Jolyjumper
Feb 22 2014
3.5
Feb 22 2014
3.5
Version: null
Nihilism4U
Nihilism4U
Dec 22 2013
0.5
Dec 22 2013
0.5
Version: null
Rasputinsrevengereloadet
Dec 21 2013
0.5
Version: null
Seanandersen
Seanandersen
Dec 20 2013
0.5
Dec 20 2013
0.5
Version: null
Monkeyjunkey
Monkeyjunkey
Dec 20 2013
1.0
Dec 20 2013
1.0
Version: null
Cyril-Howard
Cyril-Howard
Jul 12 2013
1.0
Jul 12 2013
1.0
Version: null
trungpt
trungpt
Jun 25 2013
5.0
Jun 25 2013
5.0
Version: null
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jun 23 2013
1.0
Jun 23 2013
1.0
Version: null
jackout
jackout
Mar 3 2013
5.0
Mar 3 2013
5.0
Version: null
ClassicUA
ClassicUA
Feb 23 2013
5.0
Feb 23 2013
5.0
Version: null
Lumac52
Lumac52
Dec 24 2012
5.0
Dec 24 2012
5.0
Version: null
hans789
hans789
Dec 4 2012
2.5
Dec 4 2012
2.5
Version: null
Zampom
Zampom
Dec 2 2012
3.0
Dec 2 2012
3.0
Version: null
joel-edstrom
joel-edstrom
Jun 9 2012
0.5
Jun 9 2012
0.5
Version: null
widethtripp
widethtripp
May 1 2012
1.5
May 1 2012
1.5
Version: null
Jyjon
Jyjon
Apr 14 2012
1.0
Apr 14 2012
1.0
Version: null
David-Evian
David-Evian
Mar 15 2012
1.0
Mar 15 2012
1.0
Version: null
Psychos
Psychos
Mar 8 2012
0.5
Mar 8 2012
0.5
Version: null
THEE:LEE
THEE:LEE
Jan 20 2012
3.5
Jan 20 2012
3.5
Version: null
Quiiick
Quiiick
Jan 9 2012
0.5
Jan 9 2012
0.5
Version: null
anonymous-dingo-653
anonymous-dingo-653
Jan 9 2012
4.0
Jan 9 2012
4.0
Version: null
Dare888
Dare888
Dec 1 2011
0.5
Dec 1 2011
0.5
Version: null
Commodityfetish
Commodityfetish
Oct 17 2011
4.5
Oct 17 2011
4.5
Version: null
std-sahincolor
std-sahincolor
Oct 7 2011
5.0
Oct 7 2011
5.0
Version: null
Kgx
Kgx
Sep 27 2011
5.0
Sep 27 2011
5.0
Version: null
Andree1897
Andree1897
Sep 18 2011
5.0
Sep 18 2011
5.0
Version: null
Avinator
Avinator
Aug 28 2011
4.5
Aug 28 2011
4.5
Version: null
FalstaffA
FalstaffA
Jun 2 2011
4.0
Jun 2 2011
4.0
Version: null
andrisukmara
andrisukmara
Mar 14 2011
5.0
Mar 14 2011
5.0
Version: null
Desterwallaboo
Desterwallaboo
Mar 14 2011
5.0
Mar 14 2011
5.0
Version: null
Micmacmo
Micmacmo
Feb 17 2011
3.5
Feb 17 2011
3.5
Version: null
Salude
Salude
Feb 15 2011
5.0
Feb 15 2011
5.0
Version: null