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Maxthon
by Maxthon
What Maxthon is
Maxthon is a free Chromium-based browser with built-in notes, password management, and AI chat. It is listed for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web, with browser extensions also supported. Signing in syncs bookmarks, browser settings, Maxnote, password-manager data, and quick-access URLs across devices. Maxnote can record, organize, clip, and share URLs, text, images, and links. Maxthon 7 supports Chrome extensions; desktop versions can sync extensions between Windows and macOS.
Reading mode removes ads and other page elements, Read Aloud turns webpage content into speech, and split-screen browsing displays multiple pages in one window. Listed privacy features include ad blocking, anti-tracking, incognito mode, and a free VPN provided by Bright Data. The privacy policy says searches through the default MaxAsk engine, which uses Google as its search content provider, involve collection of search queries, IP addresses, and browser details. Maxthon says it encrypts account information and sensitive data stored locally or in the cloud, as well as data during account synchronization. Super Bookmarks requires a Maxthon VIP subscription.
Who it suits
Maxthon may suit people looking for a browser with synced notes and passwords, reading tools, split-screen browsing, and extension support. Its listed platforms include mobile, desktop, and web options.
What it does well
- Built-in notes, password management, and AI chat.
- Syncs bookmarks, settings, and Maxnote across devices.
- Supports Chrome extensions.
- Includes reading mode and Read Aloud.
- Free VPN is provided by Bright Data.
What to know first
- Video downloads are limited for logged-in users.
- Super Bookmarks requires a Maxthon VIP subscription.
- Default MaxAsk searches involve collection of queries, IP addresses, and browser details.
Limits
Video downloads are limited for logged-in users, though members can get more free downloads. Super Bookmarks is limited to Maxthon VIP subscribers.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Maxthon Browser | Video downloads are limited for logged-in users; Maxthon VIP is required for Super Bookmarks | Free |
As maxthon.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Maxthon website.
- Choose a listed platform: Android, iOS, macOS, web, or Windows.
- Use the browser's free plan.
- Sign in to a Maxthon account to sync browser data across devices.
- For video downloads, log in and open the video's full playback interface.
Verdict
Maxthon combines browsing with synced notes, password management, and reading tools across listed platforms. Readers should note the search-data collection described for MaxAsk and that Super Bookmarks requires VIP.
Questions
Is Maxthon free?
Yes. The Maxthon Browser plan is free.
Which platforms are listed?
Android, extension, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.
Can Maxthon use Chrome extensions?
Maxthon 7 supports Chrome extensions. Its desktop versions can sync extensions between Windows and macOS.
What does signing in sync?
A Maxthon account syncs bookmarks, browser settings, Maxnote, password-manager data, and quick-access URLs across devices.
Does Super Bookmarks come with the free browser?
No. Super Bookmarks requires a Maxthon VIP subscription.
What data does MaxAsk collect for searches?
Maxthon's privacy policy says the default MaxAsk search engine collects search queries, IP addresses, and browser details for searches. MaxAsk uses Google as its search content provider.
Facts from Maxthon's own pages
- AI
- The browser includes an AI chat assistant for natural-language conversations and information retrieval while browsing. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Maxthon describes itself as a browser for global users and reports users across 120 countries and regions. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- chromium · maxthon.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yes · maxthon.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yes · maxthon.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Data collection
- The privacy policy says Maxthon collects search queries, IP addresses, and browser details for searches made through its default MaxAsk search engine, which uses Google as its search content provider. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Maxthon 7 supports Chrome extensions, and its desktop versions can sync extensions between Windows and macOS. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- both · maxthon.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · maxthon.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, USA · maxthon.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Multitasking
- Split-screen browsing displays multiple webpages side by side in one window. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Notes
- Maxnote is a built-in cloud-synced tool for recording, organizing, clipping, and sharing URLs, text, images, and links. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The download page offers versions for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, including Windows desktop and portable builds. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The browser advertises anti-tracking, ad blocking, incognito browsing, and a free VPN; the homepage says its VPN is provided by Bright Data. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy features
- The browser lists ad blocking, anti-tracking, incognito mode, and a free VPN among its privacy features. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Maxthon is a Chromium-based web browser with built-in cloud sync, notes, a password manager, ad blocking, and media tools. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Reading and multitasking
- Features include reading and night modes, text-to-speech, split-screen browsing, and mouse gestures. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Reading tools
- Reading mode removes ads and other irrelevant elements, and Read Aloud converts webpage content to speech. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- Maxthon says it encrypts account information and sensitive data stored locally or in the cloud, and encrypts data during account synchronization. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site directs users to its help center, troubleshooting and bug-report page, community forum, and customer service contact information for support. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Signing in to a Maxthon account syncs bookmarks, browser settings, Maxnote, password-manager data, and quick-access URLs across devices. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Video downloads
- Video downloads are free for logged-in users but limited in number; members can get more free downloads, and the feature works from a video's full playback interface rather than a list. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- VIP feature
- Super Bookmarks, which combines URL bookmarks with notes, requires a Maxthon VIP subscription. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
- VIP limit
- Super Bookmarks is a VIP-exclusive feature that requires a Maxthon VIP subscription. · maxthon.com, 7 Oct 2026
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