Using Tencent's QQ and WeChat every day and want a browser that ties into them? QQ Browser, one of China's most popular browsers, is Chromium-based and adds ad blocking, a reading mode, a download manager and sign-in with your QQ or WeChat account.
Ad blocking and browsing protection
QQ Browser’s ad-blocking feature removes banners and pop-up ads from pages, keeping those elements out of the browsing view. The browser also includes protections against malware and phishing encountered while visiting websites.
A rendering engine and speed optimizations are part of its browsing experience. These features are intended to keep page navigation responsive, including on an unstable network; actual loading times depend on the connection and the site.
Night mode and article reading
Night mode is available from the settings menu and can be switched on or off. Reading mode strips clutter from articles and lets you choose text size, font and colors.
- Use night mode for a darker browser view.
- Adjust an article’s text presentation in the reading-mode editing panel.
Downloads, news, and Tencent services
The built-in download manager gives downloads a dedicated place in the browser, while the news reader provides a way to read news without treating every visit as a standard web-page session. QQ Browser also offers access to Tencent services.
Bookmarks and history sync through your QQ or WeChat account. The interface is in Chinese, and security researchers have criticized earlier versions for how they handled user data, so privacy-minded users may prefer a mainstream browser.
Pros
- Blocks banners and pop-up ads
- Reading mode offers font size, style, and color controls
- Includes a download manager and news reader
- Night mode can be toggled in settings
Cons
- Interface is in Chinese only
- Past criticism over user-data handling
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Can QQ Browser block pop-up ads?
Yes. Its ad-blocking feature removes banners and pop-up ads from websites.
Can I change how articles look in QQ Browser?
Yes. Reading mode provides controls for the font size, style, and color.
Does QQ Browser include a download manager?
Yes. It includes a download manager, along with a news reader.
