Whoever installed the Yandex browser needs it or not. Updating Yandex browser: how to roll back and disable updating, why it doesn’t update. How to check for updates in Yandex browser

There are no perfect browsers. Even the seemingly most powerful, fast and popular browser can actually malfunction and be subject to glitches and errors. And the Yandex browser in this case is no exception. Users quite often encounter a problem when the Yandex browser does not work, does not want to start, or simply does not open pages. Let's figure out what to do in this case and how to eliminate such errors and make sure that they do not pop up in the future.

In general, there can be a lot of reasons why the browser from a popular Russian search engine stopped launching. But we will consider only those due to which it does not work most often. And they, in principle and almost always, are the cause of a program failure. And we will try to solve the errors that prevent you from properly using all the capabilities of the World Wide Web.

Why doesn't Yandex Browser work?

  • Normal program crash.
  • Malicious programs that prevent it from working normally.
  • Use by other programs of a large number random access memory computer.
  • Operating system malfunctions.
  • Damaged files.
  • Problems with temporary files in the registry.
  • Outdated browser version.

And so, we sorted out the problems. Now you can proceed directly to solving them.

This option can only be effective in cases where a temporary program failure has occurred. Then you can simply reboot the system, and the problem will go away on its own. Or, the method may be useful when the program is frozen. In short, in this way you can only solve an error that arose due to system overload or program file failure.

If the problem lies much deeper, then you will have to resort to more complex and drastic methods of treating browser ailments.

Removing viruses

Very often the Yandex browser does not start due to the fact that the computer has been infected malware, preventing the application from starting normally. Such a virus can be picked up very easily, especially if you do not have an antivirus installed or have disabled it, which prevents the threat from penetrating the system and harming it. Although in some cases, even an antivirus does not help, since every day many new viruses and Trojans are released and spread, which it has not yet learned to recognize.

If, nevertheless, you fell for the bait of hackers and accidentally downloaded a Trojan onto your computer and your browser stopped launching, then you need to immediately scan your computer for viruses. And if they are found, delete them immediately. Then restart the system and try to open the Yandex browser again. If it starts, then the problem is fixed. If not, then we move on to the next possible problem and try to remove it.

Other programs use a lot of RAM

Another reason why the Yandex browser flatly refuses to open is the lack of RAM and processor memory. What does it mean? Simply put, there are too many programs and applications installed on your computer that mercilessly eat up RAM. And when it is not enough, Windows simply physically cannot run the program, because there is absolutely no room left for it.

The solution to this problem is very banal and simple. All you need to do is disable programs that use a lot of RAM. You can do this by going to the Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) and removing certain programs from the list. It’s even better to turn them off so that you don’t have to perform this action every time you start a computer, that is, a computer.

Clearing the DNS cache

This method turns out to be very effective in most cases and almost always allows you to get rid of the problem of inoperability Yandex Browser. IN DNS cache Various static routes may be stored, causing the browser to stop normal work and refuses to start, or starts to slow down very much and does not want to load any pages. Clearing it eliminates all these errors and returns the browser to normal operation.

How to clear cacheDNS:

That's it, clearing the cache is complete. To check whether the problem was resolved using similar actions, launch your browser. But before this, it is recommended to restart Windows. If it opens, then everything is fine, the error is cleared. If not, then you will have to do some more magic to achieve the desired result and bring the Yandex browser into full operation.

Cleaning the registry

Didn't all of the above steps help? Don't despair, because there are still ways that can help you get your browser back up and running. One of these is cleaning the registry files.

Registry files can become damaged if the program is closed incorrectly, any important files are deleted from the browser folder, or the program is not updated correctly. Also, the cause of a failure in the registry can be the same viruses, and quite often, they penetrate the registry and even their complete removal does not produce results as long as they are in the temporary files of the program.

How to clean the Yandex browser Registry:


Check if Yandex browser is working now. Most likely, it should start without problems.

Yandex browser takes a long time to load

It happens that the website browser starts without problems, but it takes a very long time. This happens as often as other errors associated with this browser. This problem can be solved using the same solutions described above. First try restarting your computer. If this is not enough, then check your computer for viruses, clear the cache and registry, and remove programs from the task manager that consume a large amount of RAM and place a heavy load on the processor. This should be more than enough for the program to work normally.

Also, the browser may slow down, and various errors may constantly appear. In all these cases, the methods described in this article will help you. If this does not help, then go straight to the very last point in this article.

Complete removal and reinstallation of Yandex Browser

If nothing helps, and the problem remains regardless of any of your actions, then you will have to resort to extreme measures. To be more precise, you need to completely remove the program and reinstall it. Moreover, it is recommended to download and install the latest version.

How to remove a browser from Yandex?

Before installing a newer version, you need to get rid of the old one. And now we will tell you how to do this.


And so, you deleted the Yandex browser and restarted the system. Great, but that's not all. There are traces of the program left on the system that must be removed. To do this, download CCleaner and clear the registry cache to get rid of unnecessary files, which may cause failures.

Installation

Now that the browser has been completely removed and all the “tails” from it have been cleaned, you can install it again.

To be sure of its functionality, download the latest version, and download it exclusively from the official website. To do this, go to https://browser.yandex.ru/desktop/main/ and click the “Download” button. That's it, the loading process has begun. Now you need to wait until it is completely downloaded.

If you have already downloaded or you have latest version Yandex browser on your computer, then open the installer and start the installation. I think everyone will figure this out. You just need to follow the installer's steps. And after installation is complete, be sure to restart your computer. This method should help in one hundred percent of cases and the browser will launch without problems and work without failures.

I've been asked this question many times, and I finally decided to write an answer that I can then poke everyone into. Usually, I send all these people a link to the awesome yabrowser.com (from which, by the way, I took the background image). But, as practice shows, no one is interested in what is written there, but they need to hear the answer from me.

Every day I use Yandex.Browser. For some reason, this evokes a lot of emotions in everyone: “How can it be, you pogromist, how can you use some kind of craft from Yandex?!”, “Well, there is Chrome!”, “There are only bugs in Y. Browser!” . And everyone immediately looks sideways at you, as if you had rolled up your jeans. But it’s not prohibited by law, I use the browser I want (and I also install it for everyone). And that's why.

Gestures

One of the most important features of Ya.Browser for me is support for gestures with the mouse, or in my case, with the touchpad. Using gestures, you can go back and forth through history, reload, open, re-open and close tabs. All this is done by an ordinary programmer (and sometimes an unusual user) by the well-known combinations of the Alt button with arrows or the Control button with letters. However, when you scroll a page, you don’t really want to reach for any buttons to close it, or reload it, or go back.

It’s probably funny for MacOS users to read this, but in Windows the support for gestures on the touchpad is extremely poor, and the fact that this is implemented specifically in the browser (which means you don’t need to bother with drivers for the touchpad, etc.) is incredibly cool and convenient. In general, this was the reason for my switch to this browser.

"Back"

Unlike everyone else, the guys at Yandex use their own browser, and they know that the “Back” button is an important thing that should always go back. Therefore, if someone sends me something on Skype, or I open a link from mail, I don’t need to then look for the window in which I was before. All I have to do is press the back button (or use a gesture!) and it opens itself.

Moreover. There is one more important feature that others lack. If I open a link in a new tab (Control + click), then it knows where it was opened from, and therefore I can click “Back” in it and get access to the page from which I opened it. If you actively use Google, you understand why it is useful.

Add-ons

The browser comes out of the box with a bunch of add-ons that actually make sense. This is not just a set of promotional things that the company obliges you to use because they were included in it. For example, here is a list of the add-ons that come by default and that I use:

  • FriGate- a fast proxy for all sorts of root trackers and other lurks;
  • Turbo- automatic traffic compression if the speed is very low (with mobile internet, For example);
  • Synchronization and backup storage - everything is clear here;
  • Pocket- to postpone articles for later;
  • Yandex.Market Advisor- an extension that saved me a hundred times when some M.Video wanted to sell me a product 15-20% more expensive than it is in other stores;
  • Music remote control- a cool add-on that controls all musical activity (more about it separately below);
  • Antishock, Blocking flash banners and videos- in addition to my μBlock and Ghostery.

In addition to this, I have a dozen more of them, however, when I set up a browser for someone, all I need to do is download μBlock, because the rest is already in the browser.

Music remote control

A mega-cool addition from Yandex, which they apparently initially created only for their Y.Music service, and then expanded it to everything they could get their hands on. Thus, it can be used to control the most famous audio sources in your browser. For example, for me it now looks like this:

As you can see, I can turn on Ya.Radio from here, and the music from VK will be automatically paused. Moreover, I can go back and forth through the playlist in all these services. And, most importantly for me, I can do this at the global keyboard shortcut level. Yes, when I play KSS once every hundred years, this is exactly how I control the music :)

Naturally, the application is smart, and if you open some video on YouTube, it pauses the current audio source and all that. In general, just a huge respect to Yandexoids for this. This is even cooler than gestures. Switch, stop/start, like a track without switching the code editor - you can kill for this. According to rumors, the extension can be found in the Chrome application store :)

Files

It’s very short: I use the browser as an electronic reader (epub and fb2) and I don’t regret it. And at the same time I can open documents and files in it spreadsheets, presentations and all this. This is often faster than opening Microsoft office products, especially when you only need to look.

Other goodies

There are too many goodies, so just a list of the rest:

  • built-in translator that can translate part of a page, not the whole thing at once;
  • if necessary, page search takes into account morphology, i.e. by entering “window”, you can find both “at the window” and “in front of the window”;
  • on popular sites, links to important sections appear in the search bar (for example, “Payment and delivery” in stores - fire);
  • warnings about using open WiFi and automatic switching on encryption for it (useful for your relatives, you are smart, I remember);
  • warnings about scam sites, about pages that will sign you up for some SMS newsletters, meticulous (in a good way) safe mode for online banking (and this is for relatives, of course).

The most important thing is Chromium. That is, in Y. Browser I have all the same development tools that I have in Chrome. I have never come across bugs specifically in Y. Browser, because in principle this cannot happen. Although I have heard quite a few legends about them. But so far none have been confirmed.

Honesty

This is perhaps what most IT companies in Russia lack. Honesty with the user. Yandex has it. If you are not in the know, then on any page of Yandex search results you can scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Google” link, for example. And this will open Google results for your query.

It's the same here. Yandex is not Mail. Their browser is installed honestly, configured honestly, and deleted honestly (rot in hell, Amigo!). And, what may seem surprising to some, it is not necessary to use Yandex. In general, no one, when they see my browser, understands what it is, because the “Me” button is disabled in the settings, and the default search is in Google.

Responsiveness

I love Yandex support. They are cool. Over the entire period of my use of their services, I have sent more than a hundred letters to her for a long time. And they answer each of them, remind you of each. With my participation, 3-4 small bugs in the browser were closed, I was one of those who asked to finish the music control so that it would work in the new VK interface, I sent them countless letters about bugs in Ya.Mail. And all my problems were always solved. This is really very cool.

Interface

The only thing I don't like is this new interface Yandex.Browser. It didn’t take root with me and that’s it. On my screen it doesn’t look very good, but fortunately you can still use the classic version. I firmly believe that they will not take it away from me, because sometimes it even seems to me that it works faster, and speed is what is especially important in work.

As for everything else, I'm not sure that your browser is as cool as mine.

In 2015, the Yandex browser was installed by 6.29% of Runet users, and in 2017 this share was 15.41%. (OpenStat)

At the same time, the famous Google Chrome has also been increasing its share all this time (now 56% in Runet), but at the expense of other browsers, and not Yandex.


Why do people choose the Yandex browser and even sometimes think that it is better than Google Chrome? Or is Yandex simply “forcing” users to switch to it?

In this article we will look at reviews and opinions, specifications, well, I’ll express my personal opinion about this “observer”.

Yandex browser initially used the Blink engine, which is the basis for many other browsers, including Chrome and Opera after version 15.

So, in essence, functionally, Yandex Browser is not so much different from others; when you install it, you won’t even feel that anything has changed, everything will be immediately intuitive in terms of the interface.

However, some things will be new to you, so today I installed Yandex Browser for the first time (I have been using Google Chrome for many years, after Opera) and decided to look at it as a new user. Well, I also read a lot of reviews and comparisons of it with Google Chrome, which we will also talk about.

There is another reason to install a browser from Yandex; any webmaster should sometimes check how his site looks and works on other devices, as well as how it works and looks on other browsers. If there is a share of Yandex Browser, it means that some people can see some other site altogether in case of some errors and sometimes it is worth correcting something taking into account other systems.

Therefore, it is worthwhile for a webmaster to install the Yandex browser at least to see how their site works in it.

Search Engine Battle

Let's start with the obvious. Search engines (Google / Yandex) impose their products on users, including browsers. This is so obvious that I think it is useless to try to avoid this point and gloss over it.

Both search engines do this in an extremely disgusting way.

When you are in Chrome and if you are logged into Yandex, you will be constantly told to make Yandex your main search, and will also be offered to install the Yandex browser. But Google does the same thing, for example, when you go to Google Translate (translate.google), then the same habits begin there too - install our products.

Few users will like this, but no one has canceled the war between the search engines Yandex and Google for RuNet; browsers are the most important weapon in this war. Whoever has the browser is the user in the search engine.

January 2010, Yandex's share of 47.6% in search. Google - 39.74% ()

January 2017, Yandex’s share of 47.75% in search. Google - 46.71%

Yandex holds the position, but Google wins confidently, squeezing out the share, although more at the expense of other little-known search engines (Mail.ru, Rambler, Bing).

Google wins almost all over the world, and national ones in general search engines It is not available everywhere, but only in a few countries, but even there Google wins.

Perhaps this is due to the constant ease of Google and the minimalist design, perhaps Yandex went somewhere in the wrong place, placing many of its services and other elements in the search, but my personal opinion is that in terms of the quality of search in Russian, Yandex is at least not inferior to Google, and sometimes even superior.


For a webmaster or copywriter, Yandex also plays a vital role.

Most people check the frequency of queries using wordstat.yandex.ru, and as a result, the top ones are also checked using Yandex.

If you make an article well for Yandex, you can be sure that it will work well for Google, it’s just that links are more important in Google, and in Yandex PF.

Yandex.Browser or Google Chrome: which one is better?

There is quite a good one comparison of Yandex and Google browsers, you can read the link, there exactly what technical points were compared.

Here I will give only some excerpts and theses:

  • The launch speed of browsers is practically the same;
  • Chrome's page loading speed is slightly faster;
  • RAM usage is virtually the same;
  • The browser settings are similar, but Yandex has even a little more;
  • Customization - Yandex Browser is a little stronger;
  • Support for add-ons is a little better in Chrome, but Yandex has built-in ones and some more from Opera;
  • Privacy - both browsers are likely to collect your personal data;
  • User protection - Yandex Browser is a little better;
  • Browser design - Yandex Browser is better customizable.

As you can see, Yandex Browser is not so bad in many respects, but in general, the browsers are extremely similar to each other.

Personal impressions

Today I installed Yandex Browser for the first time after many years in Chrome and will tell you about my personal impressions. Overall they are positive-neutral.

In general, almost everything in the browser is customizable, which is nice.

But right away there’s a problem, I can’t find my blog in the feed, although I was added there and it would seem, well, who needs to recommend a blog site through Zen in the first place, if not me? But no, for some reason it’s not there, although I’ve noticed it in my feed before.

This is not entirely on topic, but everything is absolutely strange and bad. Although there were 160 visitors from there in a month, the quality of the traffic is low, but it will work.

Visually, Yandex Browser is quite good

I don’t like the home page of Yandex itself, just as I don’t like the fact that they embed a news feed everywhere, but that’s what Mail.Ru does. and Google on your phone. Now I have some kind of constant spam of news from Google / Android on my phone.

The adblock for the Yandex browser is built-in and already exists, but Google is only planning to build it into its browser.

View of the site in Yandex Browser

Compare with Google Chrome:

View of the site in Google Chrome

The "go to Yandex search" button is disabled if you want.

Well, it’s clear that if you search through address bar, different browsers they will search in their search, it’s kind of obvious.

Another plus is this: Yandex Browser won’t be an eyesore if the site doesn’t have HTTPS, but Chrome can be annoying. Google is forcing everyone to switch to SSL.

All browsers nowadays are free; there is no paid version of Yandex Browser, but only a free version.

What else? Yandex's smart search works pretty cool, and it completes your query for you. Yes, sometimes even better than Google, in my opinion. This is if you type into Yandex Browser through the address bar.

Personally, I have had a serious problem with Chrome for a long time, namely, RAM consumption. The computer is not the newest and even several browser tabs are eating up memory like hippopotamuses. Unfortunately, Yandex Browser waits the same way, since it is the same engine.

Now, if Yandex Browser somehow solved this problem, it would be serious competitive advantage, but you can’t do this with the same engine as Chrome, and if they write it in their own, it will probably work slower.

These are some general impressions I have, in general I didn’t notice any key or fundamental differences, all the different ones were small in my opinion. A curious thing is the mouse control, you can hold down right button and doing some actions can be convenient.

Here are a few more arguments purely for Yandex Browser, here I will copy the answer of one person who understands this:


  • Protection against wap-click. This paid services, which are connected simply by clicking on the “Watch” or “Download” button https://habrahabr.ru/company/yandex/blog/273385/
  • Built-in DNScrypt technology. Encrypts requests to the DNS server, and you can choose third party server for this, and not your provider. https://habrahabr.ru/company/yandex/blog/280380/
  • Yandex.Browser is the only browser for Android that supports Chrome extensions. Not all of them, of course, but many work. https://habrahabr.ru/company/yandex/blog/309014/
  • When connecting to open Wi-Fi points will encrypt HTTP traffic. Useful from shkolota with sniffers, bad admins and fake points. https://habrahabr.ru/company/yandex/blog/267013/
  • Page search takes into account the morphology of the Russian language. Useful when you know what you want to find, but don't remember the exact form of the word. https://habrahabr.ru/company/yandex/blog/198866/
  • Omnibox normally understands incorrect layouts and is generally very different from its Chromium counterpart. Comparison: https://yandex.ru/blog/company/80546
  • Much more settings for tabs than in Chromium: https://browser.yandex.ru/blog/vkladki-v-yandeks-brauzere
  • The Android version can transfer its cache to an SD card.
  • Extensions: Simultaneously supports both Chrome Web Store and Opera Addons. It is convenient if the extension is removed from one directory.
  • Oh yes, I also use mouse gestures.

In the 21st century, technology is developing at an unprecedented speed; even a modern person finds it difficult to keep up with progress. To stay relevant installed programs in Windows, it is better to enable auto-update; we recommend doing the same for the Yandex browser, and if it does not update, we check for updates manually. Most Yandex browser updates are extremely useful, but the possibility of failures cannot be ruled out, and then the updates will have to be rolled back. Next we’ll talk about whether it is necessary to update the Yandex.browser, how to do it and about possible questions during the upgrade process.

An update is a set of fixes, innovations, improvements for an application or the system as a whole. All reputable programs release updates, this is a sign of the application's development.

The principle of development and implementation of innovations is approximately the following:

  1. Collection of information. Developers receive data on possible and necessary innovations. This includes: user complaints, information about detected vulnerabilities, and errors in the application.
  2. Assessing the need and effectiveness of implementing changes. They move to the next stage only when a large number of complaints about failures are received or the positive effect of the innovation outweighs the possible risks and costs.
  3. Work planning and development stage. Yandex programmers begin searching and making corrections to the web browser.
  4. Testing of completed work. An extremely important stage, as it helps to detect vulnerabilities and possible problems with a software product.
  5. Final development of the application. The identified bugs are being fixed.
  6. Update release. The files become available to a wider audience.

There are 3 ways to update the browser: manually, automatically or using the installer. System update usually means browser auto-update. The browser records the time it checks for update packages in the Task Scheduler. If in set time it became possible to perform an upgrade, everything happens automatically, without user action.

Do I need to update Yandex Browser?

An important and common question is: do I need to update the Yandex browser? Opinions are divided into two parts:

  • Some say that the browser works well without an update, so there is no need for it;
  • Others report visible improvements after the update.

To understand whether you need to update the Yandex browser on your computer, we suggest considering the advantages and disadvantages of the action.

  • The level of security is increased by closing vulnerabilities;
  • Productivity increases. Constant testing of operating algorithms allows us to find and reduce loading times;
  • New features are added and often prove useful;
  • Known errors are eliminated;
  • It becomes possible to use new applications that work only on the latest versions of the browser.
  • Must have unlimited traffic. To download the update package you will need at least 20-50 MB of traffic;
  • Some old features are being abandoned. The new browser may not be able to play some games and use outdated technologies. For example, in the modern version of Yandex browser you cannot run Unity Web Player, Flash Player(NPAPI);
  • Changes are being made to the design. Sometimes design changes are inconvenient and not everyone likes them. The choice becomes: get used to what is there or roll back the update.

Conclusion: each user determines for himself whether it is worth updating the Yandex browser according to his own preferences. If you actively use outdated functions (Flash Player, plugin management, etc.) that are cut out from new versions, it is definitely better not to update. In other cases, the update is useful.

How to check for updates in Yandex browser

Typically, checking for Yandex browser updates leads to self-updating. If the goal is to update your web browser, this method is ideal:


If you need to check the Yandex browser update without it automatic installation, there is an alternative way to find out whether the browser version is up to date or not. The principle is simple: we find out the current version of the browser and the most new version available for download, then compare them.

How to determine the current and current version:


How to update Yandex browser

We can launch the update in three ways:

Manual update

If you don’t want to wait for the browser to update itself, we can speed up the process:


Auto-update of Yandex browser

By default, the browser updates itself, without user demand or active participation. This can happen even when the Yandex web browser is not running on the system. Automatic updating has to be activated only if it has previously been turned off.

How to turn it on automatic update browser, if it was disabled:


If the AppData folder cannot be found, the system display is disabled hidden files. Enable display of hidden data:


Important! During the above actions, the Yandex browser must be disabled.

After the next launch of the browser, updates will begin to arrive automatically.

Web browser installer

Loading installation file and when running it, it checks whether the current version is installed on the system. If you already have the latest version of the browser, nothing will happen, it will just launch the existing browser. If new versions are detected, the browser will be updated during installation.

There is a more radical way of updating - deleting old version browser and installing a new one. The disadvantage of this method is the possible loss of personal data. It makes sense to use it only if it is impossible to start updating using other methods. Before reinstalling Yandex software, we recommend that you enable synchronization with your profile. To do this, go to the “Settings” page, in the first line click “Set up synchronization” and log into your profile or register an account on the Yandex service.

How to roll back a Yandex browser update

Although older versions of Yandex Browser have less security and speed, the difference is usually visually invisible, it is expressed in 10-30% for certain actions. The average user also cannot determine the security level on their own. But in previous versions There is support for useful NPAPI plugins.

There are 2 ways to return the Yandex browser state back if it has already been updated:

  • System rollback;
  • Removing the new and installing the old browser.

How to restore a program or system

How to cancel Yandex browser update via system rollback:


If point recovery doesn't work, you'll have to roll back the entire system:

The method is convenient and effective, but there is not always a successful recovery point. If there are no system backups, you will have to downgrade in another way.

Installing an old version of Yandex browser

How to return old Yandex browser after updating via reinstallation:

We recommend that you immediately turn off browser auto-updates and do not go to the “About Browser” tab, otherwise it may update automatically. If self-updating occurs during installation, turn off the Internet for the period of installing the browser and deleting the files responsible for the update.

How to prevent Yandex browser from updating

By default, Yandex browser is constantly updated. If this behavior is not satisfactory for any reason (paid Internet, you need to use old functions, the browser is designed for testing software on all versions of the browser), we can prevent the Yandex browser from updating.

How to prevent the Yandex browser from updating:


Why doesn't the Yandex browser update?

Yandex browser does not always update automatically. Why is this happening:

  • A portable version of the browser has been installed from an unofficial source (see section above);
  • Files responsible for updating the browser have been removed (see section above);
  • There was a problem installing the browser.

What to do if Yandex browser does not update:


If this does not help, try setting up the firewall:

  • Download the Yandex web browser installation file from the link and run the file. Everything will happen automatically; no prior removal of the browser is required.

How long does it take to update the Yandex browser?

“Time costs money,” which raises the question before starting an update about how long it will take. The entire time spent installing updates rarely exceeds 1-2 minutes. The duration directly depends on the performance of the computer and the speed of the Internet connection. With average PC specifications and good internet installation takes about 30-40 seconds.

Understanding how to enable, disable and roll back updates in the Yandex browser, we can understand exactly what we need. The best solution, in our opinion, is to check for updates, find out what's new in them and evaluate the need for updates. In most cases, we recommend performing manual updates at a certain frequency (from 1 week to 1-2 months).

Greetings to all, dear readers of the blog site! Among the variety of browsers, the undoubted leader is Google Chrome. This fact is confirmed by the statistics of its use in comparison with other products, both throughout the world and here in Russia. The share of this browser in Russia is 55%, with Yandex Browser in second place - 21%.

What Yandex is better browser or google chrome? It would seem that the answer is obvious, but do not rush to conclusions. I assume that the statistics are somewhat “inflated” due to the fact that Chrome is standard browser on all Android devices, which is the majority of smartphones in the world. But the browser from Yandex, just like another popular one Opera browser- by default it is not installed on any devices; this must be done manually.

To be honest, at first I was ironic about the Yandex browser, but after a detailed study I realized that it is a very convenient browser. But whether this is really so, you can decide for yourself by reading this article to the end.

The first stable version of the American Google Chrome browser appeared at the end of 2008. It was a real alternative to the two most popular browsers at that time - Mozilla Firefox and Opera. I clearly remember this time, just that year the Internet was connected to my home. The new-fangled browser used a fundamentally different “engine” to process Internet pages, which made loading sites take less time. Chrome quickly gained popularity among users.

Here is such a variety of browsers using one engine “WebKit”

After the obvious success of Google, other large companies decided that they would have their own browsers with blackjack and all that it entails, which would be based on the same engine as Chrome. And already in 2012, the Yandex company, whose search engine is used by the most users in Russia, released stable version the so-called “Yandex Browser”. As of March 2018, the browser from Yandex is devoid of any bugs and shortcomings that users pointed out at the very beginning, when it was first released.

When you write an article (as you do now), you have to keep several dozen different tabs with information open, and with this mode of operation, not every browser will remain as “nimble” as when working with one or two tabs. Before switching to the Yandex browser, I used Firefox as my main browser for a long time. And also Opera on the Chrome engine and Iron Browser (think of it as Chrome, only with tracking protection).

And, although in fresh Firefox versions We completely redesigned the engine and included support for multiprocessing (each open tab has its own process in the system), when using it you still feel a certain “slowness”, especially if you install a dozen extensions. In addition, after switching to an improved engine, Mozilla stopped working with old extensions, which have no modern analogues yet. I can say that Mazila is a good browser, but for me personally Yandex Browser is better.

Appearance

Outwardly, Yandex Browser looks simple, like Google Chrome, however, there are fundamental differences. By default, the browser interface is displayed in standard light gray colors. But as soon as you scroll to the beginning of any picture or video, the color of the browser changes as if you are looking at them through glass with a blur effect. Looks very cool live. The interface does not get boring over time, which is probably why there are no other design themes provided.

And this is what the browser will look like if you scroll down a little:

The main page of the browser greets the user with an original display that contains visual bookmarks with message counter. For example, you can locate the VKontakte website there and you will no longer need to go to the site itself to see the number of unread messages. You can do the same with mailboxes. This makes browsing the Internet more convenient. The new Opera has something similar, but I don’t like the pale interface, which makes the tabs hard to read.

It is easy to diversify the Yandex browser start page with the help of an extensive gallery of backgrounds, and it is possible to upload your own images. There are also animated backgrounds (videos), their number is not so large (23), there you will find: the sea, mountains, forests, clearings, waterfalls and even a city. Each of these landscapes is unique and pleasing to the eye. And I’m generally silent about static backgrounds; their number is simply off the charts. You can set the background to change automatically every day.

Operation speed

Yandex browser launches no faster than Google Chrome - in just over 1 second. The loading speed of the sites is also the same. However, the fact that it has a “turbo” mode plays in favor of the Yandex browser. This mode allows you to work comfortably with a slow Internet connection, thanks to the compression of pictures and videos. Presumably, this “trick” was borrowed from older versions of the Opera browser.

RAM consumption

When choosing a browser, this parameter is key for many. This is especially true for those who have an old or not very powerful PC. This also applies to me, because my computer uses outdated memory: DDR2, in addition to motherboard It only supports 4 GB of RAM in total. Here the Yandex browser shows itself on the good side, with 12 open tabs and 3 installed extensions- RAM consumption is 880 MB. Google Chrome eats 902 MB.

Turbo mode

As already mentioned, turbo mode allows you to compress traffic to speed up page loading. This mode will be extremely useful for those who access the Internet from a smartphone, because in addition to the desktop version of the browser, there is also mobile version. This way you will save mobile traffic, and therefore money. This mode is turned on simply: just click on the icon in the form of a lock and select the appropriate item. There is no need to restart the browser.

It works like this: traffic passes through Yandex servers and is compressed at the same time. Sites using the HTTPS protocol are ignored; they will be immediately displayed in the browser without going through Yandex servers. I think this is done for safety. Google Chrome and Opera initially do not have such modes, so the Yandex browser turned out to be better in this regard. Also, turbo mode will automatically turn on when the speed drops below 128 Kbps.

Privacy and Security

Let's start with security. Browsers from Google and Yandex have their own unique protection tools built in. Each company has its own database of dangerous sites, and when you go to them, a warning appears in the browser window. Also, all downloaded files are checked for security. In general, it is clear that Yandex takes the issue of security very seriously.

There's something here that Google Chrome doesn't have. We are talking about a unique tool called “Protect”, which includes a whole arsenal of functions for active protection. This is, without exaggeration, the first comprehensive security system of its kind built into the browser. It includes:

  • Internet connection protection;
  • Protection during online payments;
  • Protection from infected sites and programs;
  • Protection from shocking advertising;
  • Wi-Fi connection protection.

When making online payments, the browser automatically switches to increased security: The interface turns dark and “protected mode” appears in the upper right corner. Also, the browser will warn you if you visit a dangerous site and try to enter a bank card number.

But that's not all. It happens that you install some add-on, seemingly proven, from the official repository. Then this add-on causes problems: strange redirects (redirections) to dangerous sites, annoying advertising. In this case, the Yandex browser simply will not allow you to install it. This warning will pop up if the extension poses a security risk:

There is no way to get around this limitation. We'll have to look for another addition, but that's for the best. Here “refresh” simply means reloading the page.

But with privacy, not everything is so smooth. Privacy is how sensitively various large companies treat your personal information. First of all, these are the manufacturing companies of these browsers. It has long been known that Google Chrome is a “vacuum cleaner” that collects a lot of data about the user: location, interests and much more. “Big Brother” sells this data, among other things, to advertising companies so that they bombard you with targeted (tailored to you) advertising.

So Yandex is unlikely to be much better in this regard. You don’t think that such large corporations make browsers out of sheer enthusiasm? Although, given the later appearance of the Yandex browser, perhaps the main idea of ​​its creation was not spying on the user, but an attempt to catch up and overtake the nearest competitor. Maybe so. In any case, if you want no one to follow you, I can recommend the Iron browser or Tor browser. In the latter, privacy is absolute, but this also creates inconvenience.

My settings

Yandex browser or more popular Google chrome- the difference is minimal when it comes to settings. This is not surprising, because the engine is the same. But, as for me, the settings are easier to read in the first browser: the font and background are better chosen here. I played around with the settings a little, turning off all the functions that were useless to me: Zen feed, background work applications, sending browser usage statistics, mouse gestures, reading mode. I did not touch the “security” tab ().

About add-ons

Unlike Google chrome, Yandex browser does not have its own extensions directory. Instead, it uses the Opera browser repository. The peculiarity of the Russian browser is that it is “omnivorous” in terms of extensions. You can easily install add-ons from the Google chrome store, but other browsers cannot do this. The same Opera refuses to install extensions from the Google catalog. And the domestic browser will also check these extensions for viruses, and for free. All this makes Yandex one of the best browsers.

5 reasons for my switch to Yandex browser

I will try to summarize everything that was said earlier, along the way highlighting some additional features programs that I didn’t talk about. There are at least 5 key points because of which I switched to constantly using a domestic browser:

  1. More convenient work with text.
  2. Beautiful and minimalistic design that does not irritate the eye, while the information is easy to read. Transparency effect, like in some Windows applications 10.
  3. Excellent security. The files you download are scanned using Yandex's own anti-virus algorithms.
  4. Fast. When compared with Google chrome, the difference in speed is minimal (almost none). But Yandex is still faster than the new Firefox. There is a "turbo" mode.
  5. Support for extensions from the 2 largest catalogs: Opera and Google. Extensions are checked for viruses.

For users who often work with text, one small but useful feature will be appreciated: an auxiliary panel when selecting text. It works like this: you select any text on the page, after which two buttons “pop up” - “find in Yandex” and “copy to clipboard”.

If you highlight a word foreign language- its translation will be offered. You no longer need to right-click and select copy. If the page is in a foreign language, you will be offered to translate the entire page using Yandex translator (similar to Google Translate).

There is also a well-organized word search, which can be called up using the “Ctrl+F” key combination. All words that contain the set of characters that you entered in the line will be highlighted in the text. If you check the box, only exact matches to the typed word will be highlighted.

After a detailed study of all these facts, I no longer had to choose between browsers from Yandex and Google to answer the question - which browser is better. Good luck to you!