
NAVER Whale
NAVER Whale is a Chromium-based browser for visiting websites and using intranet and internet services.
What NAVER Whale is
NAVER Whale is a Chromium-based browser for visiting websites and using intranet and internet services. It is free and available for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, and as an extension. The download page specifies Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, Android 8.0 or later, iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later, and Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit or later. Built-in ad blocking and support for extensions are included. Whale Store offers extensions, and most Chrome extensions can be installed, though some that depend on Chrome-specific specifications may not work well. A sidebar can show services independently of the current page, including sidebar extensions and mobile pages. Whale can translate webpages and text in images, with translation suggestions or automatic application guided by language settings. Capture options include selecting an area, an element, a full page, or the screen, followed by editing with crop, mosaic, text, or shapes. Signing in syncs bookmarks, extension apps, visit history, and passwords across Whale Browser and Whalebook. Users can set a sync passphrase. Whale ON adds video meetings with chat, reactions, hand raising, virtual backgrounds, and screen sharing.
Good
- Free browser for desktop, mobile, and extension platforms
- Built-in ad blocking
- Translates webpages and image text
- Syncs bookmarks, history, and passwords
- Includes Whale ON video meetings
Watch out
- Some Chrome-specific extensions may not work well
- Whale ON chat transfers support files up to 100 MB
- Privacy policy includes bookmarks, history, and tab lists among possible collected data
Who it suits
Whale suits people looking for a free browser with built-in ad blocking, translation, and cross-device syncing. It may also suit users who want sidebar services or video meetings within the browser.
Verdict
NAVER Whale combines browsing with translation, capture tools, a service sidebar, and syncing across Whale Browser and Whalebook. Check the listed operating-system requirements and extension caveat against your setup.
Plans and prices
From NAVER Whale's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| NAVER Whale Browser | Free | Free browser download for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS/iPadOS, and Linux |
The facts
Each one read from NAVER Whale's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser engine
- chromiumchecked 23 Sep 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- bothchecked 23 Sep 2026
What it does
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Downloads
- The download page offers Whale for Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, Android 8.0 or later, iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later, and Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit or later.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Whale Store offers extensions, and Whale can install most Chrome extensions, though some extensions with Chrome-specific specifications may not work well.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- bothchecked 23 Sep 2026
- Meeting limit
- Whale ON chat file transfers currently support files up to 100 MB.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Whale's privacy policy says its collected information may include device and diagnostic information and service-use information such as bookmarks, visit history, and tab lists.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- NAVER describes Whale as a browser for finding and visiting websites and interacting with the intranet or internet.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Screen capture
- Capture options include free select, automatic element selection, full page, and screen capture, with editing tools such as crop, mosaic, text, and shapes.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Sidebar
- The browser sidebar provides services independently of the open webpage and supports sidebar extensions and mobile pages.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- NAVER's Whale site links to the Whale Help Center and a bug bounty program.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Signing in lets users sync items such as bookmarks, extension apps, visit history, and passwords across Whale Browser and Whalebook.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Sync security
- Users can set a sync passphrase, which NAVER says is neither sent to NAVER nor saved on its server.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Translation
- Whale can translate webpages and text in images, and can automatically suggest or apply translations based on language settings.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Video meetings
- Whale ON supports video meetings with chat, reactions, hand raising, virtual backgrounds, and screen sharing.checked 5 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
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