Chromium core and a familiar interface
Cent Browser runs on the Chromium engine, so its look and feel will be instantly recognizable to users of Chrome. That shared foundation means it supports many of the same conveniences — themes, incognito browsing, and the ability to add extensions — while offering additional tools that set it apart.
Unique interaction features
Cent Browser includes several enhancements designed to speed up common tasks. One standout is support for mouse gestures: press and hold the right mouse button, then move the mouse in a pattern to trigger a command. Dragging a link will open it in a new tab.
Common gesture-triggered actions include:
- Entering or exiting full-screen mode
- Opening the downloads panel
- Displaying the browsing history
- Reloading the current page
- Moving quickly between open tabs
Smarter tab and private browsing handling
When you switch to private browsing, Cent Browser opens a new tab rather than a separate window, keeping things contained in a single window. Tabs are displayed in a scrollable bar, so even with many open pages you can identify each tab without them shrinking into unreadable slivers.
Bonus utilities and customization
Beyond core browsing, Cent Browser offers a set of handy built-ins and personalization options. You can add Google Chrome extensions and apps from the Chrome Web Store and sign in with your Google account to sync settings and data.
Additional tools include:
- A customizable “boss key” to quickly hide browser windows
- Quick access to other search engines via the right-click context menu
- A built-in QR code creator for generating codes from URLs or text
Combining the best of Chrome and Firefox
While Cent Browser’s Chromium base gives it Chrome-like speed and compatibility, some interface choices — such as the scrollable tab bar — borrow from other browsers’ strengths. The result is an attempt to blend familiar Chrome behavior with useful ideas found elsewhere.
Suggested alternative
If you’re exploring options, consider Superbird — a free Chromium-based browser that some users prefer for its simplicity and performance.
Final thoughts
Cent Browser focuses on convenience: familiar foundations coupled with extra features and small productivity tweaks. If you want a Chrome-compatible browser with a few thoughtful additions (mouse gestures, scrollable tabs, integrated utilities), Cent Browser is worth trying.
Technical
- Windows
- Free