Incognito ≠ Invisible – An Independent Look at a Windows Privacy Browser Chrome Users Are Switching To

Quick reality check: Incognito mode clears history on your computer, but it doesn’t stop third‑party trackers, fingerprinting scripts, or unencrypted DNS lookups while you browse.

Who this is for (and where it’s available)

US‑based Windows users who browse with Chrome and want fewer traces.
Anyone who uses public Wi‑Fi (airports, hotels, cafés).
Households with a shared computer where recommendations and ad feeds keep “remembering.”
People planning private gifts/surprises who don’t want retargeting to spoil it.

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What still leaks in a typical “private” session

Third‑party trackers operate across multiple sites while the tab is open.
Fingerprinting stitches together device details (fonts, GPU, screen, plugins) to re‑identify you.
Unencrypted DNS lookups can reveal which domains you visit to network operators.
Local traces like media cache or downloads can persist if not cleaned.

Tracker blocking Anti‑fingerprinting Encrypted DNS HTTPS‑only Auto‑erase on close

Download for Windows Why it matters

Abstract shield with cookie icon — Blocking cross‑site tracking and shrinking fingerprint signals reduces how much can be tied back to your device.

Three short stories from the open web

1) The shared‑PC surprise

A user researched a personal gift in a private tab. Later, related ads followed them to a news site on the same computer. Family saw it; the surprise didn’t survive. The underlying issue wasn’t local history—it was third‑party tracking.

2) Public Wi‑Fi with prying eyes

At a hotel, another guest sniffed unencrypted DNS lookups on the network, seeing which domains nearby devices visited. The traffic content was encrypted, but the destinations leaked.

3) Fingerprints don’t need cookies

Even with cookies restricted, high‑entropy signals (fonts, canvas, device quirks) let some scripts re‑identify your browser across sites.

Get Private Now Read user feedback

Traveler using laptop near an airport window — Consistency matters: the right defaults help on café Wi‑Fi, hotels, and at home.

What this Windows privacy browser does differently

Blocks common ad/analytics trackers by default to reduce cross‑site profiling.
Reduces fingerprinting surface so it’s harder to follow you between sites.
Forces HTTPS and uses encrypted DNS to hide lookups and secure connections when available.
Auto‑clears site storage when you close—cookies, cache, and local data.
Works alongside Chrome: import bookmarks, keep Chrome for everyday, switch when privacy matters.

Plain‑English note: No browser can make you 100% anonymous. The goal is to dramatically cut down tracking and local traces with private‑by‑default settings on Windows.

Download Free Windows requirements

Minimal home desk with closed laptop — Close the window, clear the traces. Auto‑erase on exit is built into the workflow.

What users say

Alicia T.

Shared home PC

“Recommendations stopped leaking across profiles. One click, session wiped. Exactly what I needed.”

Daniel K.

Frequent traveler

“Hotel Wi‑Fi is less stressful now. Trackers plummet, pages load faster.”

Ron P.

IT lead

“We compared against a standard build. Fewer third‑party scripts, less fingerprinting. It’s our default on lab machines.”

Maya R.

Parent

“Shared desktop with teens… this stopped the awkward ad bleed‑over. Big relief.”

Download (Windows • US‑only)

Available for Windows users in the United States. Installs in under a minute and works alongside Chrome; import bookmarks and use it whenever privacy matters most.

Download for Windows Why Incognito isn’t enough

No account required • Private by default • Easy uninstall anytime