Whale Browser

Whale Browser is a feature-rich web browser with lightweight capabilities that offers robust speed, allowing web pages to load quickly. The free-to-use software based on Chromium within the instant panel to view web pages without opening a new tab. It streamlines enhanced browsing by utilizing multiple useful tools, including add-ons and dark mode.

The browser with a light interface offers all functionalities similar to other modern internet browsers, and also offers incognito mode to enable you to browse privately without any threat of tracking. On the main screen, you can also check weather information and bookmark your favorite websites as well.

What is Whale Browser?

Whale Browser, developed by NAVER Corp., is a freeware web browser and is housed in the Communications category. It is basically designed for Android, but you can use it on a Windows PC while using an Android emulator. It is based on Chromium and integrated with multiple Chrome extensions, offering robust speed and protection while browsing.

The app with cross-platform compatibility offers a flexible interface with built-in multitasking tools. It also consumes very few system resources to optimize RAM and personalize the interface according to your preferences. 

Whale Browser Features

Installation & Usability

You can download the browser from the official website, or simply click the “Download” button given on the page. The app has a small installation package of only a couple of megabytes, so you have to download additional data from the official servers automatically during the installation procedure. After installation, launch the app, and navigate to a streamlined interface that is a little bit different from other Chromium-based browsers.

Streamlined Interface

The streamlined interface is embedded with brand-new buttons on the right side of the address bar that are used for activating multiple features. A tool sidebar is also available to host a huge collection of tools, including a countdown timer, an audio player, and so on. You can use an exclusive button “Whale Space” for browsing two webpages simultaneously in a single tab. You also have an integrated extension to avail additional functionalities. 

Enhanced Productivity

The app offers enhanced productivity while providing multiple innovative features such as

• Split-screen offers two tabs side-by-side for viewing your favorite websites simultaneously
• QuickSearch offers an instant panel to search for your required content without opening a new tab
• Toolbox offers a built-in toolkit including innovative tools such as a calculator, timer, calendar, and unit converter
• Scrapbook allows you to bookmark your favorite tools, including links, videos, memos, links, and so on
• Whale ON offers video conferencing functionality while adding up to 500 participants with support for screen sharing and chat. 

Avoid Advertisements

The browser offers a built-in ad and tracker blocker, “CleanWeb,” that helps you to avoid the interference of advertisements. You need not download any third-party ad blocker; instead prevents you from the frustration of viewing abusive ads, and gives you a fast and clean browsing experience. 

Synchronization

The browser offers cross-platform compatibility and allows you to sync your history and bookmarks across all devices that have a Naver account. It has a search option combined with the address bar, and also possible to change the default search engine. In addition, the integration with NAVER services helps to avail additional functionality such as stock price monitoring, exchange rate conversion, and so on. 

Translation 

The app also offers a built-in translation feature to allow users to translate their favorite content into their own language. A translator is a must-have tool for online browsing, because we browse globally, and have to face language issues, so it helps to translate other languages into your preferred language. 

File Viewer

The browser also offers a built-in file viewer to make the importing as well as exporting of files possible. It supports multiple file types, such as DOCX, PDF, HWP, and so on, to enable you to open your files, regardless of the file type you want to open. 

Required App Permission

The browser also requires some app permissions to continue the workflow, such as camera for uploading images, conducting video conferencing calls, location, microphone, nearby devices, and so on. 

Integrated Extensions

The browser offers seamless integration for Chrome-based extensions such as Grammarly, Evernote Web Clipper, Password Manager, and so on. This integration allows you to enhance your productivity while availing multiple additional features. In addition, the simple and intuitive interface is reliably useful for both professionals and new learners. 

Pros

• Lightweight internet web browser based on Chromium
• Free to use with cross-platform compatibility
• Customizable interface within themes, wallpapers, etc
• Support Chrome-based extensions
• Built-in split screen, translator, and ad blocker
• Sync your data across devices, logging in with your NAVER account
• Offers a fast and smooth browsing experience
• Supports NAVER services to enhance productivity
• Sidebar toolkit 

Cons

• Lack of built-in VPN 
• Limited privacy options
• Extension support is limited compared to other browsers
• Requires a steep learning curve