--- title: Mullvad Browser canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/mullvad-browser/ category: Web Browsers points: 21 rank: 12 of 12 facts_checked: 2026-10-08 --- # Mullvad Browser Free, open-source privacy browser developed with the Tor Project that aims to make all its users look alike to websites. 21 points out of 100. #12 of 12 web browsers. Vendor: Mullvad VPN AB. Website: https://mullvad.net/en/browser - Mullvad Browser is free for anyone, and runs with or without a VPN [1][2]. - Desktop builds exist for Windows, macOS and Linux; the FAQ says it is not available on smartphones [3][4]. - uBlock Origin and NoScript are built in and cannot be removed [3]. - The browser reports a UTC timezone and a common version number, and limits which fonts pages can see, to reduce fingerprinting [5]. - Firefox Sync is not supported, and the built-in password manager and phishing warnings are off [3][5]. Verdict: Mullvad Browser suits people who want anti-fingerprinting defaults and a preinstalled tracker blocker without paying anything [1][5]. Its source is public under MPL-2.0 [6]. The catch: no sync, no password manager, no phishing or malware warnings, and no phone version [3][5]. Best for: People who care most about fingerprinting protection and do not need sync or saved passwords. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | Systems | Other systems | macOS, Linux | 4/8 | Install guide covers Windows, macOS and Linux; the FAQ says the browser is not available on smartphones [3][4]. | | Privacy and security | Blocks trackers by default | Not published | 0/8 | Vendor says the uBlock Origin extension blocks third-party trackers; the FAQ calls it an extension, and third-party cookies are isolated, not blocked [1][3][5]. | | Privacy and security | Built-in ad blocker | Not published | 0/5 | Preinstalled uBlock Origin is described as blocking third-party trackers and cookie banners; no vendor page says it blocks ads [1][3][5]. | | Privacy and security | Fingerprinting protection | Yes | 7/7 | Letterboxing plus standardised timezone, version and fonts; the vendor says it gives similar fingerprints to all users [1][5]. | | Privacy and security | Built-in VPN or proxy | No | 0/3 | The preinstalled extension offers a SOCKS5 proxy only while Mullvad VPN is connected on the device, so the VPN service is needed [7]. | | Privacy and security | Open source | Yes | 5/5 | The mullvad-browser repository states it is licensed under the Mozilla Public License V2 [6]. | | Privacy and security | Public bug bounty | No | 0/4 | Mullvad's vulnerability page says it has no bug bounty programme [8]. | | Privacy and security | Phishing and malware warnings | No | 0/5 | Vendor lists no phishing and malware protection, and the FAQ says the protection is disabled [3][5]. | | Sync and sign-in | Free sync across devices | No | 0/6 | FAQ: Firefox Sync is not supported [3]. | | Sync and sign-in | End-to-end encrypted sync | No | 0/8 | No sync is offered, so no encrypted sync exists [3]. | | Sync and sign-in | Built-in password manager | No | 0/3 | The vendor lists no password manager and recommends an external one [3][5]. | | Sync and sign-in | Saves passkeys | Not published | 0/5 | The vendor lists no password manager, and no page mentions passkeys [5]. | | Extensions | Chrome Web Store extensions | Not published | 0/6 | Not published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages; other extensions are discouraged [3][5]. | | Extensions | Manifest V2 extensions still work | Not published | 0/6 | Not published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages [3][5]. | | Tabs and tools | Vertical tabs | Not published | 0/4 | Not published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages [3][5]. | | Tabs and tools | Tab groups | Not published | 0/4 | Not published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages [3][5]. | | Tabs and tools | Built-in page translation | Not published | 0/4 | Not published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages [3][5]. | | Tabs and tools | Separate profiles | Not published | 0/4 | Not published on the vendor's FAQ or feature pages [3][5]. | | Price | Cost to use | $0 | 5/5 | Free for anyone; the vendor earns nothing from the browser [1][2]. | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | Mullvad Browser | Free [1][2] | $0 | ## Strengths - Free, and the vendor says it earns no money from the browser [1]. - Letterboxing and standardised values (UTC timezone, common version number) plus limited font access reduce fingerprinting [5]. - uBlock Origin blocks third-party trackers and is part of the defence against fingerprinting [1][3]. - Source code is on GitHub under the Mozilla Public License V2 [6]. - Telemetry and crash reporting are disabled when the browser is compiled [5]. ## Limits - No Firefox Sync; the FAQ answers a plain No [3]. - No built-in password manager, so no saved logins; the vendor recommends an external one [3][5]. - No phishing and malware protection, because the checks would contact Mozilla and Google [5]. - Not available on smartphones [3]. - The vendor discourages extra extensions because they can aid fingerprinting [3]. ## Vendor claims (not scored) - Mullvad says its techniques give similar fingerprints to all users [1]. - Mullvad says it advises using a trustworthy VPN together with the browser [1]. ## Sources 1. [Mullvad Browser](https://mullvad.net/en/browser), Mullvad VPN, accessed 2026-10-08 2. [Mullvad Browser download for Windows](https://mullvad.net/en/download/browser/windows), Mullvad VPN, accessed 2026-10-08 3. [Frequently asked questions](https://mullvad.net/en/help/faq), Mullvad VPN, accessed 2026-10-08 4. [Install Mullvad Browser](https://mullvad.net/en/help/install-mullvad-browser), Mullvad VPN, accessed 2026-10-08 5. [Hard facts](https://mullvad.net/en/browser/hard-facts), Mullvad VPN, accessed 2026-10-08 6. [mullvad/mullvad-browser](https://github.com/mullvad/mullvad-browser), GitHub, accessed 2026-10-08 7. [Mullvad Browser Extension](https://mullvad.net/en/help/mullvad-browser-extension), Mullvad VPN, accessed 2026-10-08 8. [How to report a bug or vulnerability](https://mullvad.net/en/help/how-report-bug-or-vulnerability), Mullvad VPN, accessed 2026-10-08