- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows Server 2008, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: October 15, 2009
- Total Downloads: 5,160,006
- Downloads last week: 7,308
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 421 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on May 06, 2009
When it comes to picking the perfect browser, it's all about your own personal preference. The great thing about SlimBrowser is that you can customize the interface to be as simple or robust as you want it to be. It proved to be a worthy contender of some of the most popular browsers on the market.
SlimBrowser's default user interface is quite busy, but thankfully, you can rearrange toolbars and add or remove buttons to get it looking exactly the way you want. Though it comes with only one skin, others can be added easily. The command buttons are colorful without looking too cartoonish. Each URL that you type introduces a new tab, but the tabs don't clutter your window. Scroll buttons allow you to move back and forth between them quickly and easily. We were able to create and manage site groups for even more control over browsing. The URL filter worked exceptionally well to block ads while we browsed the Web, and the browser's Privacy feature allowed us to quickly clean any browsing traces left behind.
Should you need it, the browser does include a built-in Help feature, though most will jump right in with this intuitive and customizable freeware. If you're looking for a new browser, there's a lot to love about SlimBrowser. We highly recommend it for anyone who isn't quite happy with his or her current browser.
Publisher's description
From FlashPeak :Slim Browser is a compact tabbed internet browser with full Unicode support. It includes pop-up blocker, automatic Web-form filler and spell checker. It let you open several sites at once with the support of site groups. It provides one-click access to search engines via pre-defined quick-search entries. You can easily define your own quick-search entries. It provides one-click access to personal accounts via predefined auto login entries. It supports URL filter and in-page ad filter which blocks annoying advertisements and offensive content effectively. It is able to render RSS new feeds into readable Web pages. It supports URL alias and built-in commands. It also supports FTP file uploading. The built-in ScriptPad is able to edit JScript / VBScript and HTML files with syntax highlighting. The program interface is fully skinnable and a large collection of skins are available for download.
What's new in this version:
Version 4.12 build 015 fixed bug about file->open/save dialog not popping up under Win98.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 421 votes
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Version: SlimBrowser 4.12 build 015
"the best and most convenient over years,"
Pros: convenient, best tab configuration (2 clicks to close, small etc) , nice addons (weather at bottom etc) no fuss !
Cons: IE engine is probably not the fastest
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Version: SlimBrowser 4.12 build 015
"Without a doubt one of the best"
Pros: I like what it does right out of the box
Cons: None really it is an excellent all purpose browser
Summary: It looks great - handles well - does what it says - does not crash - what more do you want?
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Version: SlimBrowser 4.12 build 015
"Fast, convenient, packed with options"
Pros: I like the way it operates the tabs. It does them like I think. I love the Autologon feature that can be password protected.
Cons: It had a crash problem, but that looks like it's corrected now. Very frustrating for a while. It's not supported by all sites. Some tool bars, like Google, install on IE when I try to install it on Slimbrowser.
Summary: I have 5 browsers loaded on my PC, but SlimBrowser is my default because it is the only one that thinks like me. It opens new tabs when I normally expect it to, and no other browser does it like I want. I love the Autologon feature and that it can b... read more >>
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Version: SlimBrowser 4.12 build 015
"simple fast browser with tabs, autofill, built in zoom"
Pros: A lightweight browser interface, with tabbed browsing and some useful features, like autofill and zoom. Works well with Java heavy sites like Yahoo, & also works well with Hotmail and MSN. The engine is fast, pages load quickly, and lots of add-ons
Cons: some tabs double load, but a very minor distraction.
Summary: if you want a fast browser that works well with Microsoft and sites like Yahoo and Google, and want a customizable look, along with features like autofill, this browser is well suited for task.
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Version: SlimBrowser 4.12 build 015
Pros: fast browsing, easy to customize
Cons: It tends to place junk images on your hard drive at times.
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