Dolphin

Fast secure browsing with powerful tabs gestures and ad blocking

Dolphin is a feature-packed browser that aims to deliver desktop-style browsing in your pocket, and it largely succeeds thanks to smart design and thoughtful extras.

The interface is its biggest strength. A persistent tab bar at the top makes switching between multiple pages feel natural, and the sidebars for bookmarks and add-ons are genuinely useful. A quick swipe from either edge reveals your saved sites, history, or tools like Video Downloader, Web to PDF, and Dolphin Translate, so you spend less time diving into menus.

Navigation is where Dolphin tries to stand out. Gesture support lets you draw simple shapes to open favorite sites or actions, and once configured it can be faster than traditional typing. Sonar, the built-in voice control, is handy for quick searches or URL entry when your hands are busy.

Performance is solid: pages load quickly, scrolling is smooth, and the browser handles media-rich sites competently. The integrated ad blocker cuts down intrusive banners and pop-ups, making pages cleaner and sometimes even faster to load. Incognito mode is available for private sessions, keeping history and cookies out of your main profile.

There are a few caveats. The interface, while functional, looks dated compared to more modern minimalist browsers. Flash support, once a headline feature, is now limited by newer system restrictions and is far less relevant than it used to be. Some complex sites may also behave better in more frequently updated engines.

Overall, Dolphin is a powerful alternative for users who value customization, gesture-based control, and a rich add-on ecosystem over bare-bones simplicity. If you like to tailor your browser to your habits, Dolphin still has a lot to offer.