Maxthon Browser 7.5.2.9800 for Windows

Maxthon Browser 7.5.2.9800 is a web browser for Windows developed in China by Maxthon International. It has been around since 2004, runs on Windows 10 and above and also exists for macOS, Android and iOS; you can download Maxthon from its official website as an installer or a portable version.

Quick facts

What Maxthon is

Maxthon has a long history: it started in 2004, when many people were looking for alternatives to the browser built into Windows, and has gone through several major generations since. Today it competes in a crowded field, so the reasons to choose it are mostly personal: familiarity from earlier years, a liking for its interface, or the need for a portable browser that runs from a folder without installation. Because the browser market changes quickly, it is worth comparing Maxthon with other browsers you already know before making it your default. Whatever you choose, keep in mind that your browser sees every site you visit and every password you type, which makes trust in its developer and regular updates more important than any single feature.

Step-by-step installation

1. Open the official Maxthon download page.
2. Choose the desktop installer or the portable version, in 64-bit for most modern PCs.
3. Run the installer, or unpack the portable version to a folder of your choice.
4. Import bookmarks from your previous browser if you want.
5. Decide whether to make Maxthon your default browser in Windows settings.

Older releases are listed on the previous versions page, though the current version is the safer choice.

Privacy and security tips

• Read the privacy policy and review sync and data settings after installation.
• Keep the browser updated; old browser versions are a common attack route.
• Use a separate password manager if you are unsure about storing passwords in the browser.
• Download Maxthon only from maxthon.com, not from portals with repackaged installers.

Switching browsers smoothly

Changing browsers is easiest in stages. Keep your old browser for a week or two while you try the new one for everyday tasks, and move bookmarks and saved passwords only once you are sure. Check that the sites you rely on most, such as online banking, webmail and work tools, behave correctly. If something does not work, report it to the developer and keep the old browser for that site until it is fixed. The portable edition is handy for such a trial because it leaves your system untouched.

Pros and cons

• Pro: portable version runs without installation.
• Pro: available on desktop and mobile.
• Pro: free.
• Con: less familiar than major browsers.
• Con: recent Windows versions required.

Alternatives

Our listings include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Vivaldi and Brave Browser, other web browsers for Windows.