When it comes to online safety, not all browsers are created equal.
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Wave supports secure HTTPS connections that encrypt data in transit between your browser and supported websites. It's a secure browser designed so you can search with confidence.
Built on the trusted Chromium foundation, Wave provides seamless browsing without compromising security. Enjoy a browsing experience designed to maximize productivity.
Customize your protection in seconds with simple, built-in tools designed for peace of mind.
Wave Browser provides built-in privacy and security controls alongside independently certified desktop releases. We also publish the sources and methodology behind key public metrics so users can understand what our claims represent.
Wave Browser has active AppEsteem-certified releases for Windows and macOS. AppEsteem evaluates consumer applications against requirements covering transparent disclosures, user consent, installation behavior, data-handling disclosures, and uninstallability.
View current Wave Browser certified versions and certification datesReview AppEsteem's application certification requirements
As of September 2, 2026, Wave Browser has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on SourceForge based on 52 reviews and ratings.
View Wave Browser on SourceForgeTo provide additional context around the product metrics published on Wave Browser's website, the following explains how our figures are calculated and where the data comes from.
25M+Downloads
as of September 2026
This figure is based on Wave Browser's official distribution records and includes downloads through Windows and macOS.
Source/system from which the aggregate is calculated: Internal distribution reporting platform.
This is an internally reported Wave Browser metric and is not independently verified by a third party.
1.7B+Searches
initiated through Wave Browser as of September 2026
This figure represents searches initiated through Wave Browser during reporting period, across Windows and macOS.
The aggregate is based on Internal distribution reporting platform.
This is an internally reported Wave Browser metric and is not independently verified by a third party.
Ratings and certification information displayed on Wave Browser's website are sourced from the third-party organizations identified alongside each claim. Ratings may change over time, which is why the date on which the information was captured is displayed.
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Join millions who trust Wave Browser for a secure browsing experience with built-in protection against trackers, data breaches, and cyber threats. Plus, with every session, you're helping to remove plastic and trash from the ocean, through our partnership with 4ocean.
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Automatically block annoying ads, trackers, and pop-ups that collect your personal data.
Stay secure while you chat. Use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps on Wave Browser.
Browse faster and with fewer distractions. Wave blocks ads that slow you down and clutter your screen.
Enjoy fast, lag-free gameplay by blocking ads and optimizing your gaming performance.
Wave Browser comes with secure browsing enabled by default. However, you can enhance your security by adjusting privacy settings in the browser's security menu.
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