Thread by @WIRED

Over 2 billion people regularly use Google Chrome as their internet browser.

Here’s why you should consider ditching it: wired.trib.al/RgisNBn 1/6

Under the idea of “personalization”, Google collects things like your location and your search history. But unlike rivals like Safari and Firefox, Chrome links this data to you.



Yes—even if you're in private mode, Google is watching everything you do online all the time. 2/6

And the data slurping doesn’t stop there—Google combines this with data from Google Maps, the Android apps you use, and the products you buy with Google Pay to create a harrowingly defined picture of your life.

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And Google’s power goes well beyond its own products—even some competitors like Microsoft Edge are based on the same Chromium engine.

This massive market share allows the company to set new standards for the internet, dictating the future of the industry for its competitors. 4/6

There are steps you can take to lock down your account, but the more features you use in Chrome the more data Google needs to ensure they function properly. 5/6

If you do decide you're ready ditch Chrome, there are plenty of other feature-rich privacy browser options to consider. Here are some you should consider: wired.trib.al/RgisNBn 6/6