Dot Browser is a privacy-conscious web browser based on Firefox
Publisher’s description
What is Dot Browser?
Dot Browser is an open-source web browser program for Windows from Mozilla. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as EXE. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dothq/browser-desktop) has 389 stars. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .html, .htm and .url. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and geckodriver.
Project description on GitHub: “Dot Browser for Windows, macOS and Linux”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Dot Browser is an open-source web browser tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dot Browser safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E63543C00DA237EEE7D07EE8F794CB6E79857B2C5C2085B376FDC897E3843ADE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87.0Latest | December 22, 2023 | — | Any CPU EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dothq.DotBrowser -edot-87.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Mozilla
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Mozilla Public License 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dothq/browser-desktop
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 87.0
- Released
- December 22, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- December 22, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 389
- GitHub forks
- 25
- Website
- dothq.co
- winget ID
- Dothq.DotBrowser
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dot Browser free?
Yes. Dot Browser is open-source software under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 licence.
Is Dot Browser safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Dot Browser with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Dot Browser be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Dot Browser support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for Any CPU.
Does Dot Browser run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
What are alternatives to Dot Browser?
Brave, Waterfox, geckodriver, Ablaze Floorp and qutebrowser. The alternatives page compares them.
