Browse, message, and shop in peace—while we help block online threats, ad trackers, and phishing attempts—with Norton Private Browser: a free, more private browser that provides protection for your digital life.
Select the type of chip your Mac has:
Nov 2020 and later
Most common
Norton Private Browser is compatible with:
Safer, more private browsing—for free.
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Browse with greater privacy.
Search and shop more safely. Block cybercriminals and easily control ads, trackers, and even browser fingerprinting from one easy-to-find location.
Screens are simulated and subject to change.
Easily control what you share.
No searching for hidden privacy settings. Quickly manage how much information you provide from our easy-to-access Security & Privacy Center.
Screens are simulated and subject to change.
Less junk, better performance.
Ads aren’t just annoying. They also take time to load, which can slow down conventional browsers. Norton Private Browser helps keep your browsing fast and smooth.
Online safety right from your browser
Select the type of chip your Mac has:
Nov 2020 and later
Most common
Norton Private Browser is compatible with:
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Norton Private Browser is available as a free download.
A private browser is a web browser that allows you to search, message, and shop more safely, stay protected against online threats and trackers, and more.
No. To hide your IP address, you can use a virtual private network (VPN). With Norton Private Browser, you can perform an anonymous search without tracking. You can use basic, balanced, and strict blocking to block cookies, trackers, and fingerprinting, respectively, from sharing data with advertisers.
Norton Private Browser is very safe. Its features block dangerous websites and ads, protect passwords, and can let you know—if you use Norton Safe Search as your search engine—if a page is safe to visit before you click.
No. It is a separate secure browser download. However, while Norton 360 and Norton AntiVirus Plus do not come with Norton Private Browser, a tile in the Norton 360 dashboard offers the option to install the browser.
No. Norton Private Browser is a secure web browser, while Norton Safe Web is a browser extension, available for existing browsers, that warns you if a website is dangerous.
System Requirements
Windows™ Operating Systems
Intel processor only (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 10, 11 operating system
Does not work with Windows S
Mac® Operating Systems
Intel 64-bit and ARM (Apple M1/2)
Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey)
Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina)
Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
Android™ Operating Systems
Android 9.0 or later
iOS Operating Systems
iOS 15.0 or later
Norton Private Browser is available for free for download by user and is subject to License and Services Agreement. One installation per device.
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