Overview
What is Netscape?
AOL stopped development of the Netscape browser in February 2008 so is no longer officially supported.
In depth
A closer look at Netscape
AOL stopped development of the Netscape browser in February 2008 so is no longer officially supported. Netscape Browser provides more security options, streamlines more standard browsing tasks and arms internet users with more timesaving solutions to their browsing needs.Security CenterQuickly view the status of security protection provided by the Netscape Browser. The browser will automatically let you know when there is a problem.Spyware & Adware ProtectionThe Netscape Browser provides real time Spyware scanning when you download files from the web. You may also run memory and disk scans for Spyware protection and prevention.Real-Time FeedsThe Netscape Browser takes the mystery out of Real Simple Syndication (RSS) and allows you to read and manage RSS feeds without the need of a separate news reader application.Profilesmake more than one profile to keep your bookmarks and passcards safe from other users. If you have a family, make a profile for your children and make use of the parental controls feature.Tabbed BrowsingTabbed browsing lets you have multiple web pages open in one window. This feature is great for organizing and freeing up desktop space because it files your web pages in a series of tabs.Site ControlsThe new Netscape Browser gives you more ways to make your browser secure.
Requirements
System requirements
Windows (All Versions)
Verdict
Should you download Netscape?
Netscape runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
Freeware
license
— the installer is 5.78 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
General.
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At a glance
Netscape specifications
- Last updated
- May 1, 2026
- Requirements
- Windows (All Versions)
- License
- Freeware
- Operating system
- Windows 10/11
- File size
- 5.78 MB
- Price
- Free
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