Maxthon
Maxthon is a web browser for macOS that helps users browse websites, manage tabs, and use built-in tools for privacy, reading, and web content capture.
What is Maxthon?
Maxthon is a native web browser for macOS designed for general web browsing, everyday online tasks, and personalized browser workflows. It gives users a desktop browser for opening websites, managing multiple tabs, signing in to a Maxthon account, and syncing certain browser data across devices. The app includes user-facing tools such as ad blocking, anti-tracking options, incognito browsing, reading mode, read-aloud support, screen capture, and bookmark-style quick access features. Maxthon also promotes extension compatibility and built-in convenience features aimed at users who want more browser tools without adding many separate add-ons. For Mac users, it fits the same core use cases as other desktop browsers: research, shopping, media playback, reading, and day-to-day web access. Maxthon is published by Maxthon Technology Limited.
Key features
- Browse websites in multiple tabs with standard desktop browser controls
- Use incognito mode for sessions that do not keep local history and cache
- Block ads and reduce tracking with built-in privacy tools
- Save and organize favorite sites with quick access and bookmark features
- Capture webpage content with built-in screenshot tools
- Switch to reading mode or use read-aloud for long articles
- Sync certain browser data by signing in to a Maxthon account
- Install compatible browser extensions for added functionality
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Maxthon is a legitimate web browser, and its network access, local browsing data storage, and privacy-related controls are consistent with a browser’s normal purpose. Because browsers handle passwords, cookies, downloads, and web content, you should review its privacy settings, sync options, and any account sign-in features before making it your main browser. If you use extensions, install only ones you trust, since browser add-ons can access page content and browsing activity. Normal browser permissions and background activity for updates or sync are not unusual for this type of app.
Recommendation: Keep Maxthon if you actively use it as one of your browsers or rely on its built-in tools such as reading mode, screenshots, or sync features. If you do not use it, removing it is usually reasonable and should mainly affect your access to Maxthon itself and its local browser data. Before uninstalling, export any bookmarks or saved information you want to keep and check whether you signed in with a Maxthon account.
Common paths
/Applications/Maxthon.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.maxthon.Browser
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Maxthon
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.maxthon.Browser.plist
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