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Cromite

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What it is

Cromite is a free, open-source Chromium fork based on Bromite, available for Android, Linux and Windows. Its modified Adblock Plus engine adds DNS CNAME support and blocks WebSockets, WebTransport URLs and service worker fetches. Privacy measures include API restrictions, canvas and audio mitigations, and cookie partitioning by top-frame domain. Network prediction features such as DNS and page prefetching are disabled by default and cannot be reactivated. Cromite also disables Google Sync, browser sign-in, Translate, metrics reporting, component updates and several other Google integrations. Listed security defaults include StrictOriginIsolation, SitePerProcess, secure DNS-over-HTTPS and Certificate Transparency; JavaScript JIT is off by default. The maker says anti-fingerprinting protections are not comprehensive and does not consider Cromite suitable for journalists or people living under freedom restrictions. It does not support DRM media or extensions on Android. Android builds are available for ARM, ARM64 and x86, while Windows and Linux builds are 64-bit. The project directs issues and discussion to GitHub.

Spec sheet

Product
Cromite is a Chromium fork based on Bromite with built-in ad blocking and privacy enhancements.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
bothRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Security
The feature list says StrictOriginIsolation, SitePerProcess, secure DNS-over-HTTPS mode, and Certificate Transparency are enabled by default, while JavaScript JIT is disabled by default.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The project directs users to submit issues through GitHub and use GitHub Discussions for usage or development discussion.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Ad blocking
Its modified Adblock Plus engine adds DNS CNAME support and blocks WebSockets, WebTransport URLs, and service worker fetches.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Ad filter updates
Cromite's adblock update service checks daily for new filters, and users can enter filter lists in settings.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Android extension limitation
The FAQ says Cromite does not support extensions on Android.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Android updates
Android includes an auto-updater that can notify users about releases and install updates after the user chooses whether to activate it at first startup.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Browser engine
chromiumRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Built-in ad blocking
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Cross-device sync
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
DRM limitation
Cromite does not support DRM media.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Google services
Cromite disables Google Sync, browser sign-in, Translate, metrics reporting, component updates, and several other Google integrations.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Licensing
Cromite is published under GNU GPL v3, while its Bromite patches are GPL v3 only and Cromite-specific patches are GPL-2+.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Network privacy
The maker says network prediction features such as DNS prefetching and page prefetching are disabled by default and cannot be reactivated.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Open source
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Privacy caveat
The maker says anti-fingerprinting mitigations are not comprehensive and do not consider Cromite suitable for journalists or people living under freedom restrictions.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy protections
The feature list describes anti-fingerprinting measures including API restrictions, canvas and audio mitigations, and partitioning cookies by top-frame domain.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported downloads
The maker lists Android builds for ARM, ARM64, and x86, plus 64-bit Windows and Linux builds.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Open-source browser; Android, Windows and Linux builds Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Built-in ad blocking includes DNS CNAME support.
  • Network prediction remains disabled and cannot be reactivated.
  • Disables Google Sync, sign-in and metrics reporting.
  • Available for Android, Linux and Windows.
  • Ad filters are checked daily for updates.

Limits

  • Does not support DRM media.
  • Android version does not support extensions.
  • Anti-fingerprinting protections are not comprehensive.
  • Cross-device sync is not available.

Who it suits

Cromite suits users seeking a free, open-source browser with built-in ad blocking and privacy measures on Android, Linux or Windows. Its stated anti-fingerprinting caveat makes it unsuitable, according to its maker, for journalists or people living under freedom restrictions.

Verdict

Cromite offers substantial ad-blocking and privacy controls across three platforms. Its limitations include no DRM media support and no Android extensions, and its maker cautions that its anti-fingerprinting measures are incomplete.

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