| Year | Milestone | |------|-----------| | 2002 | Released as MyIE2, an enhanced version of MyIE (based on Internet Explorer engine). | | 2003 | Renamed to Maxthon. | | 2006 | Maxthon 2 introduces online account service and favorites synchronization. | | 2010 | Maxthon 3 launches with a (Trident + WebKit). | | 2013 | Maxthon 4 emphasizes cloud features: Cloud Push, Cloud Download, Cloud Tabs. | | 2016 | Maxthon 5 focuses on password management (Passkeeper) and note-taking. | | 2020 | Maxthon 6 released based on Chromium (Blink engine), dropping proprietary dual-engine. | | 2023–Present | Continuous updates to Maxthon 6 & 7, focusing on speed, privacy, and AI integration. |
While Maxthon offers many functional features, it has faced scrutiny regarding privacy. In 2016, security researchers discovered that the browser was transmitting sensitive data back to Maxthon servers, including a user’s operating system version, CPU information, and browsing history, often without adequate encryption. While the company addressed these issues and updated its privacy policy, privacy advocates often recommend that users consider these historical vulnerabilities when choosing the browser for sensitive tasks. maxthon internet browser
Maxthon’s origins date back to the early 2000s. It began as a successor to MyIE, a browser that utilized the Trident engine (the same engine used by Internet Explorer). This was a crucial strategic move at the time; by wrapping the Trident engine in a more user-friendly interface, Maxthon offered features that Internet Explorer lacked, such as tabbed browsing and mouse gestures, long before they became industry standards. | Year | Milestone | |------|-----------| | 2002