Our verdict: Comodo Dragon is Chrome-like browsing with a few privacy and security additions from Comodo, such as highlighting how a site's certificate was validated and blocking download tracking. Its weak point is updates: the offline installer on Comodo's server is many months old, while Chromium security fixes ship every few weeks, so a current mainstream browser is the safer choice.
About Comodo Dragon
Comodo Dragon is a web browser from the security company Comodo, built on Chromium technology, so it looks and works much like Chrome and installs Chrome extensions. Comodo adds Domain Validation technology, which tells you whether a site uses a basic domain-validated certificate or a stronger one, blocks browser download tracking and makes privacy changes compared with stock Chromium.
Comodo also makes IceDragon, a separate Firefox-based browser, and both are free. The download page promotes Comodo's paid security suite, but the browser itself has no price. At the time of writing the 64-bit installer on Comodo's download server was last updated in May 2025, so check the version against the current Chrome release before relying on it.
What it does well
- Chromium base. Uses Chromium technology, so websites and most Chrome extensions work as in Chrome.
- Domain Validation. Shows when a site only has a basic domain-validated SSL certificate instead of a stronger one.
- Download tracking protection. Prevents tracking of the files you download in the browser.
- Privacy changes. Comodo says Dragon adds privacy enhancements on top of standard Chromium.
- Chrome extensions. Installs extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Who it is for
Good fit
Users of other Comodo products who want a Chrome-like browser from the same vendor.
Look elsewhere
Anyone who needs the latest Chromium security patches as soon as they come out.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free and familiar Chrome-like interface
- Supports Chrome extensions
- Domain validation warnings for certificates
- Offline installer with no account needed
Cons
- Updates lag far behind Chrome; the installer was last updated in May 2025
- Closed source, so Comodo's privacy changes cannot be checked
- Download page pushes Comodo's paid antivirus
How to install Comodo Dragon
The button downloads Comodo's 64-bit offline installer. During setup, read every screen and untick any option you do not want, such as making Dragon the default browser or changing system settings. Comodo's paid security suite is advertised on the download page but is not required.
Questions about Comodo Dragon
Is Comodo Dragon free?
Yes. Comodo Dragon is free to download and use; Comodo sells its security suites separately.
What is the difference between Comodo Dragon and IceDragon?
Dragon is based on Chromium, like Chrome. IceDragon is a separate Comodo browser based on Firefox and is compatible with Firefox add-ons.
Can I use Chrome extensions in Comodo Dragon?
Yes. Because Dragon uses Chromium technology, most extensions from the Chrome Web Store install in it.
