Built-in ad and tracker blocking
Blocking runs in the browser’s network layer using reviewed EasyList and EasyPrivacy snapshots included with each release. A per-site control lets users adjust blocking when needed.
Blanc Browser
Freemium
Blanc is a minimal desktop browser for macOS, Windows, and Linux with built-in ad and tracker blocking, private tabs, and keyboard-first navigation. It is designed for people who want a smaller browser surface while keeping tools for tab organization, profiles, reference viewing, and optional encrypted sync.
What is Blanc Browser?
Blanc Browser is a desktop web browser for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It uses a compact floating interface called the Island for tabs, navigation, search, and browser commands, and includes built-in ad and known-tracker blocking without requiring an extension.
The browser supports private tabs, tab groups, local profiles, independent windows, Glance side-by-side reference viewing, configurable gestures, and Recently Closed recovery. Optional sync can carry Favorites and settings across devices, with optional open-tab snapshots; data is encrypted on the device before transmission and sync is off by default.
Blanc is free to browse. An optional Blanc Patron subscription enables creation and saving of Named Workspaces, which preserve sets of tabs and groups for later use. Blanc does not include a built-in AI assistant or browser extension runtime.
What can Blanc Browser do?
Private tabs
Private activity stays out of Blanc history, session restore, and Recently Closed. Private tabs also do not contribute to the Billboard frequent-sites row.
Keyboard-first and gesture navigation
The address field searches tabs, Favorites, and history, while `/` opens browser commands. Configurable mouse gestures and trackpad drags provide an additional navigation method.
Tab organization and recovery
Tab groups keep related pages together, and Recently Closed restores ordinary tabs or groups within bounded, per-window undo history. Reopened pages may need to reload.
Profiles, windows, and Glance
Local profiles separate logins, Favorites, and history. Independent windows keep contexts apart, while Glance places another open tab beside the main page for reference.
Optional encrypted sync
Favorites and settings can sync across devices, with optional open-tab snapshots. Sync is off by default, and the data is encrypted on the device before transmission.
Use Cases
“Focused everyday browsing”
Use the compact Island interface and built-in blocking for routine web tasks without relying on a large toolbar or an ad-blocking extension.
“Research and reference work”
Keep a source or reference page visible in Glance while working in another tab, and organize related material with tab groups.
“Separate personal and work sessions”
Use local profiles and independent windows when different logins, Favorites, or browsing histories need to remain separate.
“Cross-device personal browsing”
Enable optional sync to carry Favorites and settings between supported desktop installations, with the choice to include open-tab snapshots.
“Recurring tab sets”
Patron subscribers can save named sets of tabs and groups as Named Workspaces for recurring projects or routines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blanc free?
Blanc is free to browse. Patron is optional and is required to create and save Named Workspaces. Existing workspaces remain usable if the subscription lapses, and renaming or removing them continues to work.
Which operating systems does Blanc support?
Blanc provides desktop builds for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The download page lists Apple Silicon and Intel macOS DMGs, a signed Windows NSIS installer, and a Linux AppImage.
Can I import bookmarks?
Yes. First-run setup can detect another browser, and Favorites can import from a detected browser profile or an HTML bookmarks file. Imports happen on the device and do not include passwords, cookies, or every part of another browser’s session.
Does Blanc support browser extensions or include AI?
Blanc does not currently support extensions because it has no extension runtime. It also has no built-in AI assistant, copilot, or page summarizer.
How does Blanc handle sync and usage measurement?
Sync is optional and end-to-end encrypted, with data encrypted on the device before it leaves. On a fresh profile, usage measurement sends nothing until the choice is saved; it can be turned off and does not include URLs, searches, page content, game state, or private-tab feature activity.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Desktop web browser
- Platforms
- macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Browser engine context
- Web pages run in Chromium’s sandbox
- Availability
- Free to browse; optional Blanc Patron subscription
- Source domain
- blancbrowser.com
- Open-source license
- MIT License
Blanc Browser Traffic Analysis
Traffic data is for reference only.
- Domain Rating
- 13
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