Ihave 4 browsers on my MBA (Opera, FireFox, Chrome, and Safari). Sometimes 1Password works with the complete logon, but mostly I end up with the copy/paste routine. Sometimes that doesn't even work as I end up manually typing what shows in 1 password, but copy/paste doesn't work.
Generally Chrome is a good option because of its popularity and consequent compatibility with websites and extensions. But if you're using 1Password for Mac version 7.2 or higher, Safari 12 may be even better. Apple has put a lot of effort into usability, privacy and security, and also efficiency (so it doesn't need nearly as much power as others). I say 1Password for Mac version 7.2+ specifically since we're now using a new Safari App Extension that is built right into the app.
However, I will say that while each browser has its quirks, I use nearly all of them depending on what I'm doing, the platform, or just which one I happen to prefer at the time. They've all got their strengths, and we try to support a good variety of popular browsers since different people have different preferences.
I'll also add that it's best to use the 1Password extensions for filling rather than copy and paste since all apps have access to the clipboard, and could capture sensitive information. Bypassing the clipboard means you just don't have to worry about it.
I've moved on from Safari and generally use either Opera or Chrome and neither one of them consistently fills in my logon data, resulting in copy/paste. Sometimes even paste doesn't work and I have to manually enter the password. That's fine with a PW like "sunshine", but a PITA for "2#4dldDT*%".
Went back to Safari as my default browser and 1Password works fine there. 1Password 7.2.4 with macOS 10.14.1. However, no Safari anymore for Windows 10. Are you saying Chrome would be a good choice there?
@Starflyer - I can't speak for what brenty may have been thinking, but if you're able to use 1Password to fill your passwords some of the time but not all of the time, then that suggests that you've likely got some malformed Login items. There ARE a few sites that just don't play nicely with 1Password under any circumstances, but these are thankfully pretty few. If this is happening to you more than infrequently, that's probably not the cause. What I'd recommend you do is, when you discover a site for which 1Password doesn't seem to auto-fill your data, try saving the item again in 1Password:
See if that helps any before you go juggling browsers in search of the perfect one, because - as brenty said, there really isn't one. I actually quite like the new Safari, but I've been using Brave for much of my day-to-day work recently. I've also used and enjoyed Vivaldi as well as the usual Chrome and Firefox, also. It's really a matter of taste and what works best for you. Last suggestion for you: if you're a
1password.com member, you might look into 1Password X. Hope this was helpful! :)
@Starflyer: I forgot to explicitly mention this, but I had it in mind when commenting earlier: Chrome is also a good option for cross-platform use, since it's available nearly everywhere (while Safari and Edge are not, for example). So having the consistency of using the same browser whether your on a PC or another device can be nice.
Regarding the issues you alluded to, definitely let us know the specifics. We're using the same "Brain" for filling in all of our browser extensions, so if you're having trouble in one but not another on the same site that suggests something may need to be updated or configured. And if you have problems with a specific website, let us know the URL so we can test it. We're always working to improve 1Password. :)
Selecting a web browser to use for the long term is a very personal thing, and will depend on your individual browsing security, privacy and accessibility needs. From a technical perspective, it will also depend on what your computer is able to handle in terms of processing speed, and memory capacity.
For example, if privacy is your primary deciding factor in a browser, Firefox or Brave browser will be your best bet. Although if you're used to using Google software and products, opting for Chrome may be a better option.
The best web browsers should provide you with a simple and easy user experience when browsing the internet. They should have an intuitive layout and provide quick and accurate results when you search for something without slowing down your device or compromising your security.
Balancing these features is very important, which is why our experts have tested the best web browsers across their performance, cross device compatibility, security, interface and customizations to give you the best picks for your needs.
For those with security as a priority, it might be worth taking a look at our guide to the best anonymous browsers which can provide additional antivirus protection to stop malware in its tracks, or the best identity theft protection.
Relying on just the security features provided by the best browsers could still leave you and your family exposed, so why not take a look at the best parental controls to filter out inappropriate content, or the best VPN with antivirus to double up your web protection.
Plus, unlike providers such as ExpressVPN, NordVPN is still available for an impressively low price without compromising features or security. Nord is available from $3.09 per month and has a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can trial with confidence.
ExpressVPN's $6.67 per month price point is both absolutely worth paying if you're looking for the best simple VPN experience, but it does make the service notably more expensive than competitors such as NordVPN. However, it does come with a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try before you buy.
Surfshark offers most of the same features as other top VPN services for less money. From just $2.29 per month, you can access Surfshark plans, or if you want to try Surfshark before committing to a deal, you can use its 30-day money-back guarantee.
There are lots of customization options and we particularly liked the Privacy and Services page, which makes potentially confusing settings crystal clear. Elsewhere, the Site Permissions page gives you fine-grained control over what specific sites can do, including everything from pop-ups and ad blocking to MIDI device access and media autoplay.
Firefox, one of the best browsers for a long time, is certainly a great choice for any internet user. It comes with a diverse range of features, beats Chrome in terms of privacy, is easy to use, and is also lightning-quick.
Opera sets out its stall the moment you first run it: its splash screen enables you to turn on its built-in ad blocker, use its built-in VPN, turn on its Crypto Wallet for cryptocurrency, enable in-browser messaging from the sidebar, and move between light or dark modes.
But that's just the start. Opera's more advanced features include Aria, a powerful OpenAI-powered assistant which makes it easy to explain or summarize complex content, generate ideas and recommendations, translate text, or create new content of your own: emails, blog posts, letters, even poems or songs.
Although some people still see Opera as an also-ran in the browser world, it's improved in leaps and bounds in recent years, and the latest innovations ensure it's a browser to watch both now and in the future.
Perhaps best of all, if you're tired of suspicious websites asking you to 'click every tile containing a bicycle', Chrome now includes new ways to tell sites you're a human, not a bot, hopefully reducing the number of annoying captchas you'll see.
However, all this kind of gets rolled back by the fact that Chrome is owned and operated by Google as a means of collecting data from its users, regardless of what the company says about privacy. Secure it is, private it isn't.
Vivaldi is the brainchild of former Opera developers, and like Opera, it does things differently from the big-name browsers. In this case, very differently. Vivaldi is all about customization, and you can tweak pretty much everything from the way navigation works to how the user interface looks.
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