In this article, extracted from my Comprehensive Virtual Browser Guide, I'll introduce you to ten interesting reasons to use virtual browsers via Browserling.
Virtual Browser Demo
A live demo says more than a thousand words. You can instantly connect to a virtual browser at browserling.com/browse. I and my team created virtual browser tech that runs browsers on remote servers, streaming only the browser window to you in real time, just like watching a live video.
Interesting Virtual Browser Use Cases
Safe Sneaky Browsing
A virtual browser lets you browse any risky or questionable site without exposing your actual device, IP, or network. It's great for exploring new internet sites or testing untrustworthy links without worrying about malware.
Explore the Dark Web Anonymously
With a virtual browser, you can access sites on the dark web without connecting directly from your IP address. It provides extra privacy and isolation, making exploration much safer.
View Content with Heavy Ads
Some websites are packed with ads, pop-ups, and potential malware. A virtual browser lets you view these sites safely without risking your actual computer's health.
Practice Security Skills
A virtual browser is a safe place to practice ethical hacking or security testing without risking your own device. It's perfect for learning or testing, as it isolates any risky behavior.
Explore the Web "As a Bot"
Ever wondered what web pages look like to web crawlers and bots? Use a virtual browser to simulate these bots and explore website rendering for robots and SEO tricks.
Old Browser Experience
Use an old virtual browser version to see how websites look and function on outdated systems. Great for web designers who want to make sure older browsers aren't left out!
Testing on Old or Rare Browsers
Sometimes, developers need to test websites on old or unusual browsers. A virtual browser can simulate those specific setups without you having to install or search for legacy software.
Bypass Data-Caps
If a site restricts the number of free views, a virtual browser with fresh settings can get you around those limits. Just reset the virtual session to start fresh without subscribing!
Use Multiple Social Media Accounts
With a virtual browser, you can manage multiple social media accounts without risking login issues or detection. It creates an isolated session for each account, so you can log in to several accounts at once.
Avoiding Browser Fingerprinting
If you're worried about tracking, a virtual browser offers a fresh environment each time. This means tracking sites can't link your behavior across sessions since you appear as a new user each time.
What Is Browserling?
Browserling is a virtual browser platform that lets you access and use different web browsers through the cloud without needing to install them on your computer. With Browserling, you can visit websites, test web apps, and explore the internet securely from a virtual environment that runs on their servers. This makes it easy to browse safely, test different browser setups, and access region-specific content right from your own device.
Who Uses Browserling?
Browserling has now become the virtual browser platform of choice for developers, testers, and security teams and it's used by hundreds of thousands of users around the world every month. Browserling's customers include governments, states, cities, banks, stock exchanges, universities, newspapers, Fortune 100, Fortune 500 companies, and private multi-billion dollar companies.
Happy browsing!