Yandex Browser

This browser does many things right: it was the first one to place navigation bar on the bottom, it’s controls are intuitive and easy, and the settings are rich. I love how tabs close and originator tabs come in focus when there is no more history going backwards. Unfortunately, this functionality does not yet exist for the swipe gesture. Also, I would love to have more swipe functionality akin to Safari. UPDATE: What I meant by swipe functionality was the following. When I browse web pages back and forth, I like to swipe my finger from left to right to go back in history and from right to left to go forward. The browser does support this functionality. Unfortunately, when there is no more history to go backwards, you cannot swipe and close the page, but you can press the blank back button on the control panel for that effect. I would like this functionality be available with swiping also. Additionally, in Safari you can see all open tabs by swiping upwards from the control panel, but in Yandex browser you cannot: only pressing all tabs button works.

Finally I can actually get real and “uncensored” search results instead of extreme far left wing propaganda!! I despise Google now! Half of the page is full of ads and the rest is filled with search results tailored to googles woke agenda and narratives. WHY would anyone want to use search engines that aren’t real search engines? Yandex is just as fast and has more REAL results without the fake “fact checking” articles all over the place. It’s a shame so many people don’t realize how little respect Google has for people as if we are not capable of reading all the information out there and determining what we believe. They think it’s “their” right to chose for us which search result. I’m thrilled to have a legitimate option now! We can even get real Russian news!!! Not the lies that are being fed us. Try it!!

Up at the top of these reviews someone said there feed up with Google and there a template at controlling everything we see which I cannot agree more. So in my attempt to avoid Google and as much as possible to do with them I’ve been using DuckDuckGo thinking I was on the right path for more freedom and privacy but that person also mentioned DuckDuckGo could someone explain why and should I stop using them as well. If so favorable search engine’s would help. I recently got a phone after a little over two years of not having one because someone would repeatedly hack any device me or my wife would get so now because of Google’s and various other’s madness I’m trying my hardest to stay safe and private. Thanks for your time.

I was tired of google and chrome tracking everything I did, wherever I went, all the while pretending to be my friend. For me, Google has betrayed its old motto of “Don’t be evil”. With Yandex, I know exactly what I'm getting into. Biggest benefit, I don’t have to do silly “You’re a robot” tests for every single search I try, while using VPN. That’s probably the single biggest thing that pushed me off Google to a different search platform. How much money does a single search cost the company? I bet my data for adds certainly add up to more than the costs I incur. I have been and am taking my talents Eastward. I don’t regret my decision for a second. I would, however, recommend studying the language if you too plan on joining me on Yandex.

So I’ve been using Yandex Browser for about 2-4 years now and it hasn’t had any problems. Until I got an apple device. I actually forgot about this app and downloaded it back when I saw a video on it. And it was fine before but now I realized you guys updated. The menu has also changed. Before the menu changed, I could actually see what extensions I have downloaded and put them to use but now I can’t. If you guys could add the extensions button and more menu buttons, I would love this app and change it to my default browser for sure. Thank you for taking your time to read this! <3

I was looking for a new browser since chrome was getting boring and i decided to return back to yandex on my computer. I just love how smooth the browser feels and how it isnt ripped off of chromium since a bunch of browsers are made off of chromium which the chromium browsers look like chrome with redesigned functions so i feel nothing new one i use one, but yandex just has a whole different feel. i love how you can customize it the first time you use the browser. Keep up the good work, i'll definitely be using yandex for a while before i switch 🙂

I liked the app until recently. I entered the app and all of my tabs were gone. Deleted and closed. Still waiting for support to contact me with a fix but it’s looking hopeless so far. With Chrome, there’s a “recover all tabs” option but not in Yandex. I’m not sure if I can edit my review but if this problem is fixed, I’ll make an update. Update: I’m unable to send another message to customer support because they flagged me as suspicious. So that means they refuse to help. If you care about having tabs available to you, or just want a decent browsing app, then don’t use this one. Look somewhere else. Update 2: I was able to email support again after the developer response on AppStore. But still no fix for the “all my tabs are gone” situation. Just waiting for a solution now (it’s been a week and a half since my initial reach to support).

I downloaded this to replace a more flawed browser. It did the job and worked great as a replacement. I’ve been using it for months but recently realized it didn’t save my reading list whenever I did an iTunes backup. In fact it actually dumped everything in my reading list. To make sure it wasn’t a fluke occurrence I tested it twice and got the same result. So if you’re someone who doesn’t save items to your reading list or don’t backup your phone, this is a good browser. I however, now have to find another browser to replace this one. I’m talking about the reading list or bookmark where you can save articles to read later.

Was searching for a different search engine, as getting disgusted with google and Facebook being discriminatory against Russian web and news sites. Found this gem, very impressed with turbosearch feature as extremely faster than any thing in the US. Would like to drop google all together as I do gmail through them. Went to Yandex mail, and it was in Russian language. Hope developer expands the mail feature to The US and western countries in near future. Look forward to future updates and if google tries to shut you down, tell that Schmidt and zukerberg where to go. Update. Thanks for responding to my suggestion. Know it is hard to connect between Russia and USA, since American media made relations strained due to that false Russian Collusion and Robert Mueller. Would like to see something like Yandex, be a strong competition to Google and Facebook, in near future.

I recently switched to Yandex Browser on iOS 17 in the hope of a more streamlined browsing experience, but I am now very disappointed, especially when comparing its performance to the most recent version of DuckDuckGo. Yandex Browser's claim to block pop-up advertisements fell short, as I encountered a noticeable increase in intrusive ads compared to my previous browser. This lack of efficiency in ad-blocking significantly hindered the overall browsing experience. In contrast, DuckDuckGo continues to excel in keeping unwanted pop-ups at bay, making the choice clear for users who prioritize a cleaner and less disruptive online experience. Yandex Browser needs to step up its ad-blocking game to remain competitive in the iOS browser landscape.

Using on an iPad, several advices: 1, The keyboard and trackpad support is lackluster, cannot open new tab in the background using command+tap link, some elements on the website cannot be clicked by trackpad cursor but can be interacted with via touch screen. 2, There should always be a switch on the home page to turn icognito on/off, right now the switch only appear when the browser is in icognito mode, which is inconsistent and inconvenient. 3, There should be a option to close all the tabs except one tab. 4, We should be able to group links in Tableau.

Yandex Search Browser isn’t controlled by the U.S. Government therefore when you’re searching about something that the U.S. Government doesn’t want you to know it will always still pop up in the search results, anything relevant to what you’re searching up. But Google on the other hand blocks and censors things that the U.S. Government doesn’t want you to see, they control Google and therefore control see and don’t see.

Compared with other browsers I’ve tried over the years, only Yandex allowed me to find everything I was searching for, and much, much more. Yandex is fast, and offers very thorough access to information on an almost inexhaustible variety of topics, making other browsers seem limited and a bit boring. Only Yandex offers the user a complete browsing experience.

I could give so many reasons for why I love Yandex, but I’ll stick to the ones that matter most! Your dedication to an browser app, that is always working smoothly, and giving the best performance, simply crushes all other browsers! I’m beyond grateful that you exist, and being Russian, that is such a gloriously plus!! Don’t change what you’re doing, as no one can compare!!

I am really pleased to be one of Yandex browser users! I prefer Yandex to other big names like Google and Mozilla. I have given a rating of 4 stars because the browser isn’t compatible with password manager! I believe this is a very crucial feature that needs to be implemented ASAP. I have tried to add Enpass and Sticky password manager, none of them worked. You can’t even find them in the share extension. Other than that the browser gives you a seamless browsing experience.

It is up there in my favorites with Brave and Google. I am not sure if this search engine has an bias, but I just don’t want to support Google anymore. A few things that would make this app better: Better optimization. This app drains battery pretty quickly and makes my phone hot. I hope it’s not Spyware Ability to turn off feed, etc. So far, it’s a bit noisy. I wish I could turn off the feed under the search bar on main page. A little bit more customization as well where you can turn off background, change background colour, etc. It already has AMAZING customization. It needs a little more so we can make it more simple. I really liked Google because it was simple.

After the fall of Duck Duck Go announcing their censorship I have been using this browser and I have never looked back. The windows version is even better with tons and tons of actually useful features. For those who are using Brave browser or another alike, this blows them out of the water. Definitely the best browser I have ever used.

The only issue i have ever had to complain about is that their is a lot of Russian that can’t be translated despite setting my default language to english so their is like 2 settings that I can’t even begin to understand but aside from that i love everything else. Would rate higher if their is an update to the language stuff example being caller id i look to activate it but its all in Russian so I won’t be doing that <3 much love dev team if you read this

Yandex is not only a speedy browser — but a reliable one too. Especially if you are looking for things, whether that be art, videos, information, controversial topics, etc. Thanks to Yandex I can browse the things I like without having to worry about it being unnecessarily buried or blocked :). My only complaint is that everything is basically in Russian — which isn’t a huge deal since I know that’s the server Yandex is hooked up to AND I am currently learning Russian, but sometimes it’s confusing when I don’t know what it says. 4.5/5 simply for the language barrier. If they can add a translator to it, I will be happy to edit my review to 5 stars. P.S. Incognito mode on here is safe and secure, which is nice because other browsers say it’s incognito but it’s not actually…

Yandex has become my absolute favorite search browser and search engine! It’s very modern design mixed with the endless features it makes it self so much better then Google, plus everything is interconnected! I have Yandex Mail and I can use it through the browser! Super helpful and really easy to use!

Yandex is the browser everyone needs to use. For mobile and desktop. You can import your bookmarks, passwords and saved forms from Google. It also takes privacy very seriously. The other browser, Brave, works with Google. This can compromise your security. Don’t let them bribe you with Attention tokens. Instead get Yandex and be safe.

4 stars only because there’s not a sortable news tab. Otherwise - this is the only search engine I’ve used that actually provides unbiased information. You’ll find propaganda from both sides - not just one - and that’s what’s needed to draw an informed conclusion: Context. The app itself is decent, not doing anything special but it doesn’t crash like brave or DDG, and anything is better than google.

I like the browser. One feature that sets it apart from other browsers is YandexGPT, which summarizes a webpage in a pop up modal. Yandex would be my favorite browser, but YandexGPT is only in Russian. If Yandex allows for different language translations (notably English), then I will change my rating to 5 stars and recommend to all my friends and family.

My money was stolen by Christine. She’s threatening my life. I need my meds otherwise I cannot work and she had my meds. Actually she took my money and now he’s using my meds. Everything is messed up. I have zero dollars to my name I don’t even make minimum wage I don’t have transportation this goes on and on. Can you please help me get some meds at the very least so I can work on top of that I still don’t have my credit card or IDs or Social Security number in place and I’ll see what I’m supposed to do besides Seizure and wonder why you’re doing this to me

The browser is great. I don't understand why reviewers (including) me claim to not wanting to support antifa companies like google yet still use a dumb apple iphone. Isn't apple pushing woke antifa propaganda? The hypocrisy, sheesh. We would all toss any apple products in the dumpster where they belong. Summary: Yandex is great. Apple and iphones are for morons and are trash.

I went into Settings and selected English as default display language but the app still renders the search engine in Russian. How do I make the settings set English as default language so that all search engine features and search results display English language?

So great to see free speech again! I had almost forgotten what it was like. Google is captured and all other search engines seem to be as well. The quickest test is “two words”, Bill gates and it returns Good and bad! Google and all the captured search engines will only return propaganda and we are sick of it! Thank you Yandex! Please don’t change!

It is a great browser but my phone language is English but many options in the app remains in russian, please fix it -for example (search for a picture in google >> press and hold to a photo >> first choice is Сохранить изображение it should be save picture), there are others please fix them ❤️

I really like the way you design the app, it has its own style and looking good and classy. Maybe you can add english language support for voice to text speech. Also, don’t be like google, please think like a professional not an amateur indian google developer. Russians are smart, not stupid.

I am very satisfied with this app’s performance, it shows professional quality in all functions. I recommend to obtain the set of apps developed by YANDEX because it would be like hiring a team of navy seals to bring to you high performance and quality results to a level where you will close the app withe the best reward from any job , event , that is “SATISFACTION” .

I don't know why Yandex team never thought about to put these (downloading) features, they made perfect browser but never put these features, first I was using UC browser but with every new update their browser got worst that's why I moved to yandex but in this browser Above mentioned features need to add...

It’s a great browser if your looking for something that doesn’t ask you to sign in every five seconds. Also it has everything you expect and more. I would highly recommend this browser.

It’s this company top priority to keep its people citizens far and abroad data secure and the user is in control! Keep up the great work! In age digital information security means everything. After all data is you. From gps to password it’s all data

It’s difficult to find out the truth about the world using anything main stream in Canada or America. It’s crazy to me that Russia gives us the freedom to information that we should be granted under the constitution. Basically, trust no one. Question everything. Period.

Yes now it is done now. Zen wasn't working at first but now is. I have a little feature idea, maybe an option where you can tap the screen in a certain pattern to open up any site? It's hard to describe, but here's how it would be. ------ Tab closes, Tap the screen maybe in a quick pattern to open it again. Pattern - 1 tap top of screen, 2 left then 1 again at the top, and the page opens instantly again, just a bit faster then history. ------ Just a little gesture I think it's called that popped into my head, I don't think it's any good as an idea at all, but let me know what you think of it if you want.

Yandex works great on iPhone & Windows. I love its uncensored search results. But it keeps running in the background even after you close it. Have you read their privacy statement here in the App Store? I think their press & actual habits are at odds. That said, I’m reinstalling again for searching. I’ll probably uninstall it again for privacy.

Browser search results return hits that are more realistic, and not based on what the other companies decide they want you to see. I used DDG and others who claimed to be free and clear, but lately their hits come back with the same tainted results as Google. Ughh! Love Yandex!

I actually use Viasat browser but I can’t change the main search engine to yandex so I will use the browser for the search engine. (Edit) I don’t have a problem with this browser I just don’t have space on my device for it overall very good

I installed this app thinking it’s great according to other “people” that used it this insane app keeps giving me oops! I only entered a name of a movie and here comes the fact that I had to proof I’m not a robot I entered the insane wording that Yandex asks you to enter and there is nothing would make the submit button work so here insane app do you think a robot is rating you I didn’t want to even give you 1-star but I couldn’t “submit” without it fix this and I might “submit” another review

Downloaded this app and made 2 searches before it prompted me to do a captcha. I have tried about 30 different times, and apparently I’m a robot, because it says I fail the captcha every time. I’ve tried to type the words exactly as they appear, I’ve tried no spaces, all caps, all lowercase, a space between each letter and nothing worked. I even tried the audio captcha, but it’s completely unrecognizable; I only hear 1 of the 4 numbers. What is wrong with this software?

Can’t select my town. It just gives me my general area, however, for some odd reason it won’t allow me to change the temp and weather readings to F vs C. C is close to meaningless to me. ** In regards to location, it does show the right spot, however it insists I’m in McKinney, TX when I’m in Prosper. And it won’t accept my city manually either.**

This browser is what Google, Bing, Firefox, and the early days of DuckduckGo used to be. After 1 day of using it, it’s my default browser. There is no other SE that works as well as this one. No censorship, just results. Highly recommended.

It’s great, I think! But I haven’t used it that much! As long as it supports free speech, and doesn’t have a screwy contrive search engine with biased results, then I love it! Make it great! For the people! And when I look up a topic like the truth about Covid vaccines, don’t throw in articles about cupcakes!

I think Yandex is a great browser. I would recommend it and try it for yourself. It is right next to my Brave browser and quickly becoming my go to. Time will tell. Its worth it. Thank you to the creators of Yandex.

This is a great browser. My only suggestion would be a better built in adblock, the current settings for blocking offensive and intrusive ads still leaves a lot of ads on many sites.

Almost Every other internet browser hides what you want either Behind ads or doesn’t show it at all because of censorship or copy-write laws yandex gives me exactly want I want

I can’t stop using it everyday as my main browser, despite that chrome and firefox are also good but Yandex has its own special features. Hope that the dev team could integrate ID touch as one of method to confirm saved passwords. Thanks a lot.

very biased search engine. Bombard you with too much miss leading content, that seems intent on fostering trumps base ofFantasies that they use to replace reality. There are so many ads that screen never sit still long enough for anyone to read what’s on the screen. Making it it makes it impossible to navigate because the screen is refreshing so often because of the extraordinary volume of advertising. It is not a useful application.

Must say I’m highly impressed with the absolute efficiency and never once felt barged in on ,on my device like so many others who don’t know how to knock. Those guys have Moxy and that is what it takes to make it these days. Good job.

I’ve been learning Russian for years and after being in Russian social media I found Yandex. I actually prefer it better than Google. The layout is much better, and feels more user-friendly. Even without knowing Russian it’s still a great search engine.