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NAVER Whale

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What it is

NAVER Whale is a free Chromium-based browser for visiting websites and using internet or intranet services. It runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux, and is also offered as an extension. Its download page specifies minimum versions: Windows 10, macOS 12, Android 8.0, iOS/iPadOS 16.0, or Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit. Whale includes ad blocking and supports extensions from Whale Store, as well as most Chrome extensions; some extensions relying on Chrome-specific specifications may not work well. A sidebar can provide services separately from the open webpage and supports extensions and mobile pages. Translation covers webpages and text in images, with suggestions or automatic translation based on language settings. Capture tools can select an area, page element, full page, or screen, then edit with crop, mosaic, text, and shapes. Signing in syncs bookmarks, extension apps, visit history, and passwords across Whale Browser and Whalebook. Whale ON provides video meetings with chat, reactions, hand raising, virtual backgrounds, and screen sharing. Meetings’ chat file transfers support files up to 100 MB.

Spec sheet

Product
NAVER describes Whale as a browser for finding and visiting websites and interacting with the intranet or internet.Read 5 Oct 2026 · whale.naver.com
Supported platforms
bothRead 23 Sep 2026 · whale.naver.com
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · whale.naver.com
Privacy
Whale's privacy policy says its collected information may include device and diagnostic information and service-use information such as bookmarks, visit history, and tab lists.Read 5 Oct 2026 · whale.naver.com
Support
NAVER's Whale site links to the Whale Help Center and a bug bounty program.Read 5 Oct 2026 · whale.naver.com
Browser engine
chromiumRead 23 Sep 2026 · whale.naver.com
Built-in ad blocking
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · whale.naver.com
Cross-device sync
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · whale.naver.com
Downloads
The download page offers Whale for Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, Android 8.0 or later, iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later, and Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit or later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · whale.naver.com
Extension support
bothRead 23 Sep 2026 · whale.naver.com
Extensions
Whale Store offers extensions, and Whale can install most Chrome extensions, though some extensions with Chrome-specific specifications may not work well.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.whale.naver.com
Meeting limit
Whale ON chat file transfers currently support files up to 100 MB.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.whale.naver.com
Screen capture
Capture options include free select, automatic element selection, full page, and screen capture, with editing tools such as crop, mosaic, text, and shapes.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.whale.naver.com
Sidebar
The browser sidebar provides services independently of the open webpage and supports sidebar extensions and mobile pages.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.whale.naver.com
Sync
Signing in lets users sync items such as bookmarks, extension apps, visit history, and passwords across Whale Browser and Whalebook.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.whale.naver.com
Sync security
Users can set a sync passphrase, which NAVER says is neither sent to NAVER nor saved on its server.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.whale.naver.com
Translation
Whale can translate webpages and text in images, and can automatically suggest or apply translations based on language settings.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.whale.naver.com
Video meetings
Whale ON supports video meetings with chat, reactions, hand raising, virtual backgrounds, and screen sharing.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.whale.naver.com

Plans and prices

NAVER Whale Browser Free Free browser download for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS/iPadOS, and Linux Read 5 Oct 2026 · whale.naver.com

Every NAVER Whale plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free browser for desktop, mobile, and Linux.
  • Built-in ad blocking and extension support.
  • Translates webpages and image text.
  • Syncs bookmarks, history, and passwords.
  • Includes video meetings with screen sharing.

Limits

  • Some Chrome-specific extensions may not work well.
  • Whale ON chat transfers are limited to 100 MB files.

Who it suits

Whale suits people who want a free browser with ad blocking, translation, capture tools, extensions, and cross-device sync. Its sidebar and Whale ON meetings may also suit users who want those services alongside browsing.

Verdict

Whale combines browsing with translation, screen capture, syncing, sidebar services, and video meetings. Check the stated device requirements and extension caveat if compatibility matters.

Where Specifiction places it

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