Browser Uran: program for Windows, reviews, review

Not everyone knows that, in addition to the "Golden Three" - Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Opera, there are dozens of other web browsers. One of the most advertised is the Uran browser, developed by the Russian company uCoz. In this short review, we will try to figure out how it differs from competitors and whether it is worth installing.

First impressions

The browser interface is very similar to all known "Chrome". Unsurprisingly, Uran is created on the basis of the same engine - Chromium. The same standard tools, the same bookmarks bar. And when we try to open the "Uran Online Store", we redirect to the most commonplace directory of Chrome extensions. It seems that we have only a clone of the popular program. And the "developers" did not even bother to make significant modifications, as did, for example, the creators of "Yandex.Browser."

Why does uCoz need a browser?

In a nutshell - to promote their products. The browser Uran is imprisoned for work exclusively with sites on free hosting uCoz. If you had to work on this platform, then you are probably already tired of obsessive advertising on a half page, which comes out literally on every site. Actually, uCoz offers to solve this problem by installing a free Uran browser. And offers the most insolent way - when the user, tired of seeing dozens of banners, still clicks the cherished button "Close advertising." When you install, immediately add bookmarks to the official blog, forum and a list of all the services of "Yukoz", which allows you to further advertise the services of the company.

Benefits

Let's talk about what is good for Uran browser for Windows 7. In principle, its own "chips" he does not have much. What can be distinguished?

1. Accelerated processing of Javascript. One of the main reasons for slow download sites - a large number of scripts on the pages. Thanks to the use of the modern WebKit engine, the "Yukoz" browser solves this problem and allows processing data much more quickly even with slow Internet.
2. Low memory consumption . This is a particularly important point for those who often open a large number of tabs at the same time. Using unique algorithms, the Uran browser causes the computer to read inactive tabs with minimized applications, which reduces the load on the system.
3. Support for all modern web standards (HTML5, CSS3, SVG, WebSocket, etc.). Although it will be appreciated only by those who previously used the standard Internet Explorer. But the fact remains that even sophisticated modern sites with lots of animations and complex designs are displayed without errors.
4. Built-in extensions for authorization on uCoz and WebTop sites. Doubtful, but still a unique advantage. It is enough to just log into your accounts and then log in to "Yukoz" projects at the click of a button.
5. Built-in ad blocker . As already mentioned above, the browser automatically "kills" all ads on uCoz sites. True, only on them.
6. Built-in RSS reader . Easy and practical expansion for reading news feeds and new posts on the resources you are interested in.

The rest of its advantages, "Uranium", in fact, due to the very engine Chromium. However, in terms of the average user, they really deserve attention:

• Automatic updates (when the program is launched, the latest version of Uran is immediately downloaded);
• The browser supports all extensions, themes and plug-ins for Google Chrome;
• The ability to import all bookmarks, passwords and additions from the usual "Chrome";
• There are built-in tools for developers and the Javascript console;
• Synchronize data with a single account;
• Automatic translation of pages into Russian.

As you can see, there is nothing special - now these features are provided in almost all browsers. Although it is fair to say that everything is in place.

The developers argue that, among other things, Uran has a high degree of security and confidentiality, but it is not possible to verify this, so you just have to take your word for it.

disadvantages

Now about the inevitable "fly-ointment". At some points, the Uran browser is significantly inferior to its more popular and fast-growing competitors. In addition, it is felt that the program is "sharpened" for its target audience (those who work with uCoz) and no one planned to make the columnist comfortable for the masses.

Here are the main disadvantages that we found when working with Uranus:

1. The ad blocker works only on uCoz sites . If only you are not a fundamental fan, to work with other resources you will have to put all the same AdBlock.
2. There are no many modern functions. For example, the built-in "Reading Mode", which has already been added by almost all popular browsers.
3. A standard interface that can not be changed . Limit of opportunities - to install a different theme or express panel from the Google Chrome store. That is, configure the browser for itself is quite problematic
4. On the main - nothing but search for "Yandex" . With the fact that most people still enter queries directly in the address bar. Apparently, the developers are too lazy to make even some minimal control panel for "their" (for more convenient viewing and management of sites on the same "Yukoz").
5. Automatically installed as the default browser. And to select another program, the user is forced to climb into the settings.
6. Conflicts with some antiviruses . Some users complain that they do not install Uran (browser) because the security software treats it as a malicious program. This is solved by temporarily disabling the antivirus and firewall, but you must be 100% sure that the file was obtained from a reliable source (for example, from the official site browsers.ucoz.ru).

In addition, Uran has a private code, and since there is no full information about developers or the program itself, it is likely that the browser is collecting user data.

What do users think?

To make our review as honest as possible, we have studied the opinions of those who have already used the Uran browser for some time. Reviews about the program in most of them duplicate each other. What is the focus on most often?

"Advertising is the same as in other browsers"

And again about painful. Offering download "a fast and modern browser without ads," uCoz diplomatically keeps silent about the fact that the blocker only works on their sites. Other resources are displayed, so to speak, in all its glory.

"Useless copy of Google Chrome"

For most users, there really is no difference. The same extensions, the same interface ... In fact, what we are offered to download under the guise of a new browser is the usual "Chrome", which was added a couple of bookmarks and extensions (apparently for those who are too lazy to press the 2 buttons themselves).

"There is no file to uninstall (uninstall)"

And here it is already a problem more serious. And you will inevitably run into it if you decide to remove the Uran browser. The responses of some users confirm that there is no special file for uninstalling "Uranus" and its components like Uninstall.exe. That is, all additional files and "garbage" left after the program, you have to clean manually.

"It works faster, but not much"

To be fair, it's worth mentioning that many people point out that the browser actually loads pages more quickly than analogues. Although much depends on your PC and Internet speed - on a good machine with a high-speed connection, even IE will "fly."

"If you work for uCoz - it's convenient"

By the way, constant users of uCoz are quite satisfied. However, basically those who work at once with several sites and do not want to reauthorize each time. In addition, Uran does not violate its promise - on all "Yukoz" projects annoying advertising really disappears.

Let's sum up

To put Uran makes sense only if you work with uCoz and create sites on this free hosting. In addition, it will suit those who have a weak computer or slow Internet - due to the modern engine, the browser really loads pages faster and has some of the best indicators. In other cases it is more logical to install this Google Chrome or at least "Yandex.Browser" and simply add the necessary extensions.