Yandex Browser (Russian: Яндекс Браузер) is a freeware web browser developed by the Russian technology corporation Yandex, that uses the Blink web browser engine and is based on the Chromium open source project. The browser checks webpage security with the Yandex security system and checks downloaded files with Kaspersky Anti-Virus. The browser also uses Opera Software's Turbo technology to speed web browsing on slow connections.
The browser is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
The browser is the second most popular desktop web browser (the third as a mobile browser) in Russia at 38.05%, while it is less popular in most other countries, e.g. in Kazakhstan third at 9.5% and globally ranks ninth at 0.4% after UC Browser (which is eighth at 0.63%).
Distinguishing features of the Yandex Browser include the following:
What is Yandex Browser?
Yandex Browser is a free web browser program for Windows from Yandex. It ranks 21st by popularity among web browsers in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2012. It is written in C++ and JavaScript. Besides Windows, it is available for iOS, Android, macOS and Linux. Its interface is available in 4 languages.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. The main installer is 215.1 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.10.0.1854, released on October 20, 2026. 123 versions are listed since May 23, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 51 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 10,189 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 20 of our languages. On Windows it registers 25 file types, including .pdf, .html, .xhtml, .webp and .htm. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 51 a year)
- Opens 25 file types
- Also runs on iOS, Android and macOS
- Mature project (since 2012)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Yandex Browser is a free web browser tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Yandex Browser safe to download?
- The file is served by download.cdn.yandex.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8D1C1F422C6E006F513C8E3997A30BA724973165550B6F96235A5BA740702C84· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 123 versions ›123 versions over 2 years · about 51 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10.0.1854Latest | October 20, 2026 | 215.1 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.10.0.1796 | October 6, 2026 | 215.1 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.8.5.811 | October 1, 2026 | 209.3 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.8.4.893 | September 23, 2026 | 213.1 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.8.3.1002 | September 15, 2026 | 210.9 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.8.3.971 | September 11, 2026 | 210.9 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.8.2.1064 | September 10, 2026 | 210.4 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.8.2.1062 | September 8, 2026 | 210.4 MB | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Yandex.Browser -echoco install Yandex-browser -yYandex.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Yandex
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- C++ and JavaScript
- Interface languages
- Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, and English
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- iOS, Android, macOS, Linux
- Version
- 26.10.0.1854
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- First release
- 2012
- Added to the catalogue
- May 29, 2024
- Versions listed
- 123
- Updates / year
- 51.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 10,189
- Website
- browser.yandex.com
- winget ID
- Yandex.Browser
- Chocolatey package
- Yandex-browser
File types it opens (25)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yandex Browser free?
Yes. Yandex Browser is free to use.
Is Yandex Browser safe to download?
The download comes from download.cdn.yandex.net; 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 Yandex 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 Yandex Browser be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Yandex Browser run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Yandex Browser?
The versions page lists all 123 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 23, 2024.
Can I use Yandex Browser without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Yandex Browser?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. The alternatives page compares them.
