Maxthon browser

This page was last updated at: May 5, 2026

Maxthon is a web browser that runs on Desktop & Mobile devices, across a variety of operating systems. It has been developed for about 24 years since launching in 2002.

Be careful

We have received some reports that Maxthon might have some spyware/privacy concerns. Please investigate Maxthon carefully before you decide to install it.

Please refer to the further links for more information.

About Maxthon

Browser URL www.maxthon.com
Launched 2002
Launched on Android 2010
Launched on iOS 2010
Operating Systems Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows
Device platforms Desktop, Mobile
Rendering Engine Chromium (and WebKit on iOS)
"AI" "Features" Maxthon contains some "AI" features
Looks like some kind of Chatbot is integrated.
"Web3 Features" Browser contains some "Web3" features
Maxthon's page says "Designed for Web3", but I can't find details about this. Possibly some kind of "earn crypto tokens" arrangement?

Notes on the safety of this browser

Maxthon has been caught in the past sending personal data to Chinese servers.

Get Maxthon

Apple iOS Store Maxthon browser on the iOS App Store
Google Play Maxthon browser on Google Play
Wikipedia Article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxthon
Malware/Safety Info
2016-07-14
 Maxthon Browser Sends Sensitive Data to China
Malware/Safety Info
2016-07-14
 Maxthon browser vulnerable to Chinese cyberespionage and MitM attacks
Malware/Safety Info
2016-07-15
 Maxthon browser caught sending personal data to Chinese server without user’s consent
The CEO of Maxthon responds to the allegations

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