What browser am I using?
Instantly see which browser and version you are running, detected live from your device. No downloads, no sign up, fully private.
The name and version of the browser you are reading this in are shown above. We work it out from the user agent string and, where your browser supports it, the newer User-Agent Client Hints, which report the brand and version more reliably than the old string.
Knowing your exact browser matters more than it sounds. Support articles, video calls, banking sites and web apps all behave differently across Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge, and across versions. When something breaks, the first useful fact is which browser and which version you are on.
Note that some browsers deliberately impersonate others. Many Chromium-based browsers report themselves as Chrome, and privacy browsers may report a rounded-down version, so the detected name is a best effort from the signals your browser chooses to share.
What you should know
Why sites collect it
Sites use your browser name and version to enable or disable features, show upgrade prompts, route bug reports, and measure which browsers their audience uses so they know what to test against.
Privacy implications
Your browser brand is low-entropy on its own, but the precise version number adds detail, and a very old or very unusual version stands out. Client Hints let sites request only the parts they need, which is better for privacy than broadcasting a full string to everyone.
How to change or hide it
You cannot hide that you are using a browser, but you can reduce how much version detail leaks by keeping your browser updated (so your version matches the crowd), or by using a browser that minimises version reporting. Spoofing the brand is possible with extensions but often breaks feature detection.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my browser version exactly?
This page shows it above, and most browsers also list it under a menu like Help then About. The About page is the authoritative source since it reads the build directly.
Why does the site think I am using Chrome when I am not?
Many browsers are built on Chromium and report a Chrome-compatible identity for maximum site compatibility. Client Hints, where available, give the real brand.