Epic Privacy Browser for Mac

Maintain high-speed performance while browsing privately

Developed by Hidden Reflex, Epic Privacy Browser leverages the familiar architecture of the Chromium engine to provide high-speed performance while aggressively reducing the data-mining and tracking components that are typically associated with mainstream browsers. Overall, it establishes privacy by default, ensuring that users do not have to navigate through complex settings to achieve a state of anonymity.

The program’s strict no-persistence policy dictates how browsing data is handled. Unlike standard browsers that keep local logs for user convenience, Epic Privacy Browser operates in a permanent private mode. The program does not record browsing history, nor does it retain shortcuts to frequently visited sites on its new tab page. When a session is concluded and the application is closed, all traces of the user’s activity are automatically purged, including cookies, cache, and web databases. This ensures that there is no forensic footprint left on the device, which protects the user from local snooping. There is also a restriction on most third-party extensions to prevent potential privacy vulnerabilities, which may limit user customization.

Absolute zero-retention browsing

Integrated encrypted proxy and VPN network

A defining feature of the browser is its built-in encrypted proxy service, which functions similarly to a browser-level VPN. When activated, this service routes the user’s web traffic through a secure, encrypted tunnel to servers located in various countries around the world. This process masks the user’s actual IP address from websites, preventing them from determining the user’s physical locations or tracking them based on network identity.

However, because the program retains no data, users cannot sync bookmarks, passwords, or tabs across different devices. The lack of synchronization features might be time-consuming for users that need to manually input websites and log-in information.

Incognito browsing by default

Epic Privacy Browser serves as a dedicated tool for those who view privacy not as an optional setting, but as a fundamental configuration. By integrating high-level security features like an encrypted proxy, anti-fingerprinting, and a zero-retention policy directly into the Chromium framework, it provides a seamless experience for those transitioning from less secure alternatives.