What is Yandex Browser?

Yandex Browser is a web browser that uses neural networks to detect phishing sites and claims faster startup and search speeds.

Is Yandex Browser open source?

No. Yandex Browser is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Web Browsers category, open-source options include Otter Browser, Mocha and Feathers.

What are some alternatives to Yandex Browser?

Yandex Browser competes with Vivaldi.

Yandex Browser: features, pricing and alternatives

About Yandex Browser

Yandex Browser is a web browser available for download on desktop and mobile. It uses neural networks to recognize phishing sites and alerts users when they attempt to access such sites. According to a study by Softline, it detects phishing sites seven times better than other browsers.

The browser claims to start in an average of 3 seconds and process a search query in 1.6 seconds, based on an independent study by Telecom Daily. It can transfer data and settings from another browser, and offers a simple interface.

Key features

Neural network-based phishing site detection
Alerts users when attempting to access a phishing site
Claims faster startup and search query processing
Transfers data and settings from another browser
Simple interface

Tags: web browser; phishing detection; neural networks; security; speed

Yandex Browser: questions and answers

What is Yandex Browser?: Yandex Browser is a web browser that uses neural networks to detect phishing sites and claims faster startup and search speeds.
Is Yandex Browser open source?: No. Yandex Browser is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Web Browsers category, open-source options include Otter Browser, Mocha and Feathers.
What are some alternatives to Yandex Browser?: Yandex Browser competes with Vivaldi.