Our mission and vision
Why TestYourBrowser exists
Our vision
We want a web where people can understand what their browser can do without guesswork, and without handing over personal data to get answers.
When a feature fails, the path should be clear. You should be able to identify the failing layer, apply a scoped fix, and confirm the result in minutes.
What better looks like
- Diagnostics pages that explain results in plain language
- Guides that reference primary sources and stay current
- Fixes that prioritize safety and per-site settings
- Tools that run on-device by default
Breaking browser barriers
Browser issues are often framed as a single problem, but they usually come from layers: permissions, policies, network conditions, codecs, GPU paths, or storage rules. We focus on making those layers visible.
- Turn ambiguous failures into a specific failing line
- Keep tests fast and repeatable
- Link to primary references so readers can confirm claims
Towards a more reliable web
Better diagnostics reduce wasted time. Support teams get cleaner bug reports. Developers avoid shipping blind workarounds. Users get their workflow back.
Our mission
Build fast, privacy-respecting browser diagnostics and publish step-by-step fixes you can verify.
- Test real capabilities (not marketing claims) using standard web APIs
- Explain failures as layers you can isolate
- Provide a verification step for every fix
- Maintain citations and review dates on guides
Making troubleshooting attainable
We write for the moment you are stuck and need a clear next step.
- Match the symptom to a test result
- Apply the smallest change that affects the result
- Re-run the test and confirm the fix
Education that respects privacy
Privacy and usability can coexist. Our work aims to keep diagnostics useful without turning them into tracking.
- Run tests on-device by default
- Prefer per-site settings over global relaxations
- Explain trade-offs in plain language
Shaping the future of browser troubleshooting
Browsers change quickly. We keep guides current by reviewing, citing, and updating as the platform evolves.
- Review guides on a schedule and after major browser releases
- Keep sources current and remove dead links
- Track the tests that verify the guide is still correct
How we keep ourselves honest
Our content standards are public. If a step is wrong or outdated, we update the guide and refresh review dates.
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Written by Avery Collins. Reviewed by Dana Brooks.