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Maxthon
Developer(s)Maxthon International Limited
Stable release
Windows6.1.2.3000 / September 24, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-09-24)[1]
Android6.0.2.3500 / December 9, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-12-09)[1]
Mac5.1.60 / August 27, 2018; 5 years ago (2018-08-27)[2]
iOS6.0.6 / December 14, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-12-14)[3]
Windows Phone2.2.0 / March 30, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-03-30)[4]
Linux1.0.5.3 / September 9, 2014; 9 years ago (2014-09-09)[5]
Preview release6.2.0.2100 (beta) (October 19, 2022; 21 months ago (2022-10-19)[6]) [±]
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
Size17.2 MB
TypeWeb browser
LicenseFreeware
Websitewww.maxthon.com

Maxthon (Template:Pron-en and formerly known as MyIE2) is a web browser for Microsoft Windows. The latest release, Maxthon 3, supports both the Trident and the WebKit rendering engines.[7]

Maxthon has developed a growing user base since its initial release in 2003, especially in China, so that in 2006, Maxthon 2.0 gained support of several sponsors.[8] In January 2006, Maxthon developers partnered with Microsoft in its booth at the Consumer Electronics Show.[9]

Maxthon won its first WebWare 100 Award in 2005.[citation needed] Subsequently, it won the WebWare 100 Award in 2008[10][11] and 2009.[12]

History

Maxthon was based on MyIE, originally created by Changyou, a Chinese programmer, who wanted to customize his Internet Explorer browser. Changyou posted most of the code onto his BBS, before leaving the project in 2000. Jeff Chen continued development and released a new version, called MyIE2. MyIE2 grew quickly, with contributions from users around the world in areas including plugins, skins and debugging.

MyIE2 was renamed to Maxthon in 2004. It received seed funding from the first Skype investor Morten Lund, and WI Harper Group in 2005. In 2006 Maxthon received further investment from the US-based venture capital firm Charles River Ventures.[13]

On April 10, 2007, it was reported that Google had invested at least US$1 million in Maxthon;[14] this was denied the following day by Chen.[15] However, in an interview with Chinese portal Sina.com, Chen did not rule out future "co-operation" between the two businesses.[16]

Maxthon was one of the twelve browsers presented by Microsoft at BrowserChoice.eu offered to European Economic Area users of Microsoft Windows in 2010.[17]

Features

  • Tabbed document interface
  • Saves open tabs in case of program shutdown or system crash
  • Undo for any tabs accidentally closed
  • AD Hunter - an ad-blocking utility that blocks pop-ups, Web banner and floating ads in webpages
  • Adobe Flash, Java applet and ActiveX blocker
  • Skinnable
  • Customizable tabs and interface
  • Programmable mouse gestures and mouse chording
  • External utility bar - toolbar that allows you to open third-party programs
  • RSS reader
  • Supports many Internet Explorer plugins as well as plugins of its own
  • Partial Gecko engine support with the use of a third-party program
  • A search toolbar with 8 different search engines (user extensible)
  • Automatic updating service
  • Groups - the ability to bookmark & open multiple pages simultaneously
  • URL aliases - open URLs by just typing a word in the address bar
  • Simple collector - a small notepad-like utility, used to collect any text from web pages. You can write scripts in it and run them in the current web page
  • Integrated web services - user extensible, but by default includes translators, Google's cached version of pages, Whois and anonymous web proxies
  • Enhanced security - Even if a security hole has not yet been corrected in the underlying web rendering engine, Maxthon browser prevent most of the well-known exploits to run.

Version 1.x

The original Maxthon 1 series isn't maintained anymore and cannot be downloaded from the official Maxthon site.

  • "Classic Version Features: Use less system resources, more stable, better compatibility, Mouse Gesture, Super Drag&Drop, Ad Hunter, Undo List, Simple Skin Support, Plugins Support..."

The latest release of the Classic Version is 1.6.5.18 and is currently available for download on the official website. This updated version has been tested and found to function properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 on Microsoft Windows XP Home, XP Professional, all releases of Windows Vista and Windows 7.

There are a number of add-ons available for Maxthon Classic on their dedicated add-on site[18] and even more are available on their discussion forums.[19] Specific threads may provide direct download links as well.[20] Some add-ons are build specific, but when that is the case, a clear indication of compatibility can often be found. Downloads of earlier releases are available for testing and/or general use should issues with the latest releases arise.

Version 2.x

The latest release version of Maxthon 2.5.16.1000 is currently available for download on the official website.

New features include:[21]

  • New layout
  • New customization options
  • New default icons
  • Maxthon Security Updates
  • Multi-user support
  • Content blocker
  • Improved Performance & Stability
  • Maxthon Smart Accelerator
  • Magic Fill
  • Link validator
  • Improved favicon support
  • Improved favorite search
  • Favorite + Feed manager
  • Automatic online favorite & feed synchronization
  • Page find tool
  • Plugin installer
  • Improved proxy support
  • Tab manager
  • Frameless mode
  • New Configuration Interface
  • Anti-Freeze

Version 3.x

Maxthon 3 has both Trident engine and a Webkit engine, otherwise called "Dual Display Engines". It currently features:

  • Ad Hunter
  • Online Favorites
  • Trident and Webkit engines
  • Muting a page
  • Magic Fill
  • URL Safery
  • Video Popup/Save buttons
  • Multi Serch
  • Mouse Gesture
  • Super Drag & Drop
  • Smart Address Bar
  • Private Browsing
  • New WorkSpace Window
  • Split Screen
  • Snap
  • Rss Feed Reader(Beta)
  • Online Notepad
  • Translation Tool
  • Sync System(Now options & Quick Access only)
  • Customize UI
  • URL Short Key & URL Alias
  • Enhanced Resource Sniffer

As of 15 April 2011, it is at version Maxthon browser 3.0.22.2000.

Maxthon Mobile for Android 1.x

Maxthon recently announced a new version of Maxthon for Android users,[22] which has features like:

  • RSS Feed Reader (Widget)
  • A downloader with the ability to resume
  • Quick-Access
  • Super Gestures

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Maxthon Release Note 6". Maxthon International. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  2. ^ "‎Maxthon Browser". Mac App Store. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  3. ^ "‎Maxthon Cloud Web Browser". App Store. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Maxthon Browser". Windows Store. 15 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Maxthon for Linux Changelog". Maxthon International. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Maxthon Release Note 6". Maxthon International. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Maxthon 3.0 Browser". Maxthon International Limited. Retrieved 8 February 2011. The only browser designed for the whole web. Dual display engines (powered by Trident and Webkit) and [~snip~] {{cite web}}: line feed character in |quote= at position 51 (help)
  8. ^ Olsen, Stefaie (22 June 2006). "Maxthon: China's hip browser". CNet News. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 1 January 2008.
  9. ^ "Maxthon Browser Exhibits with Microsoft at CES in Las Vegas". Newswire Today PR. Limelon. 4 January 2006. Retrieved 8 February 2006.
  10. ^ "Maxthon Receives 2008 "Webware 100" Award for Browsers". Maxthon International Press Release. Beijing: Maxthon International Limited. 21 April 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  11. ^ Shankland, Stephen (21 April 2008). "Webware 100 winner: Maxthon". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  12. ^ "Webware 100 winner: Maxthon". CNET. CBS Interactive. 19 May 2009. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  13. ^ Lu, Gang (31 December 2006). "Maxthon Goes to Global Market - A New Way to Surf The World in 2007". Mobinode. Retrieved 1 January 2008. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  14. ^ Arrington, Michael (10 April 2007). "Google Takes Partial Ownership Of Maxthon Browser". TechCrunch. Retrieved 1 January 2008. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  15. ^ "Maxthon founder:Google don't own our share". 11 April 2007. Retrieved 1 January 2008. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  16. ^ "Maxthon浏览器创始人否认谷歌入股传言". Sina.com. 10 May 2007. Retrieved 1 January 2008. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  17. ^ BBC, Microsoft offers browser choices to Europeans, 1 March 2010
  18. ^ Addons for Maxthon 1.x and 2.x
  19. ^ Maxthon Forum
  20. ^ More Options 1.6.x on Maxthon forum
  21. ^ Maxthon Browser changelog
  22. ^ http://maxthon.com/maxthon-mobile
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