Chromiumbased

Chromium-based refers to software built on the Chromium open-source project, including the Blink rendering engine and the V8 JavaScript engine. Such software typically shares Chromium's rendering pipeline, extension framework, and multi-process architecture, while adding vendor-specific features, branding, and packaging. The term is commonly used to describe web browsers derived from Chromium and to indicate use of its core components.

Chromium-based browsers are built from the same core codebase as Chromium, but may differ in user interface, policy decisions, included codecs, and bundled services. They receive updates through Chromium’s release channels or through vendor-specific patching, which can affect update cadence and feature availability relative to Google Chrome.

Examples of Chromium-based browsers include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Brave, and Vivaldi. The common ancestry ensures broad web compatibility and access to the extensive Chromium feature set, while differences stem from vendor customizations and additional features.

Chromium itself is distributed under an open-source license, but Chromium-based browsers may include proprietary components such as codecs, DRM, branding, and custom telemetry. While they share a rendering engine and platform-level features, licensing terms and distribution practices vary by vendor.

Security and privacy practices vary among Chromium-based browsers. All benefit from rapid security fixes through Chromium, but additional data collection, tracking protections, and privacy controls differ by product. Users should review each browser’s privacy policy and settings to understand data handling and feature availability.