Why does the tool show a different browser name than what I installed?

Chromium-based browsers (Brave, Vivaldi, Arc, etc.) are often detected as Chrome because they share the same engine and User-Agent format.

How do I update my browser?

Most browsers update automatically. You can check manually in the browser's Help or About menu.

Is this the same as checking Help > About in my browser?

Yes — this tool gives you the same information, but in a single page you can share or screenshot easily.

What Browser Am I Using

Detect your browser name, version and operating system instantly.

By AbraCalc Editorial Team · Reviewed by AbraCalc Methodology Review · Last reviewed: 2026-06-26 2 sources

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Cite this tool

APA

AbraCalc. (2026). What Browser Am I Using [Online calculator]. Retrieved from https://abracalc.com/device/what-is-my-browser/

BibTeX

@misc{abracalc-what-is-my-browser, author = {AbraCalc}, title = {What Browser Am I Using}, year = {2026}, howpublished = {\url{https://abracalc.com/device/what-is-my-browser/}} }

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How to use this tool

Open this page — it runs instantly in your browser, no signup or install.
Allow any permission prompt if asked; everything stays on your device.
Use the on-screen controls — results update live.

Detect your browser name, version and operating system instantly.

How it works

This tool detects and displays your current browser name, version number, and the operating system your device is running, all by parsing the User-Agent string and querying browser APIs. Detection is done entirely client-side — no data is sent to a server.

Modern browser detection checks for specific property signatures in JavaScript in addition to parsing the User-Agent string, making results more reliable than User-Agent parsing alone. The tool identifies browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and others.

Knowing your exact browser name and version is useful when troubleshooting compatibility issues, following software documentation that lists browser requirements, or confirming that your browser is up to date before using a web application.

Worked example

Verify your browser version before using a web app

Open the tool in your current browser.
Note the browser name and version number shown.
Compare the version against the minimum required version listed by the web application.
Update your browser if the version is below the requirement.

You discover you are running Chrome 110, and the application requires Chrome 115 or later, prompting you to update before proceeding.

Common mistakes to avoid

Treating 'Chrome' and 'Chromium' as interchangeable — Chromium-based browsers may lack some features present only in Google Chrome.
Checking the browser version on one device and assuming it applies to another — each device may have different versions installed.
Not distinguishing the major version number from the full build number — for compatibility checks, only the major version (e.g., 124) usually matters.

Key terms

Browser version: A numbered identifier for a specific release of a browser, such as Chrome 124.0.6367.82. Major version numbers are the most relevant for compatibility.
User-Agent parsing: The process of reading the User-Agent string to extract structured information like browser name and OS.
Browser engine: The core software component that renders web pages — for example, Blink (Chrome/Edge), Gecko (Firefox), or WebKit (Safari).

Frequently asked questions

Why does the tool show a different browser name than what I installed?: Chromium-based browsers (Brave, Vivaldi, Arc, etc.) are often detected as Chrome because they share the same engine and User-Agent format.
How do I update my browser?: Most browsers update automatically. You can check manually in the browser's Help or About menu.
Is this the same as checking Help > About in my browser?: Yes — this tool gives you the same information, but in a single page you can share or screenshot easily.