Best Oculus Quest 2 Browser Alternatives to Use
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Key notes
- There are several Oculus browser alternatives that you can use in VR.
- Native support of fairly limited at the moment, but we expect to see more browsers soon.
While Oculus devices have a web browser, many are looking for Oculus browser alternatives. While there are few alternatives, the choice is limited.
Join us while we take a quick look at the best browsers you can get for your Oculus device.
What is the best Oculus browser alternative?
Wolvic – Best overall
We all knew and loved Firefox Reality. However, according to a recent statement by Mozilla, the browser will be removed from the shops where it was offered for download.
Wolvic is an open-source web browser developed by Igalia. It is based on the source code of Firefox Reality. Mozilla is directing users who still wish to use a web browser in virtual reality to Wolvic.
Igalia boasts about its dedication to the XR domain, an umbrella term that refers to virtual reality, augmented reality, and technologies that are quite close to them.
But the firm’s statement reveals that it thought Mozilla’s efforts on this front had halted. It says it’s delighted to take up the trial and continue this work as a comprehensive project.
Wolvic supports WebXR content, which means you can access immersive online experiences and watch 360-degree films, similar to Quest’s built-in Oculus Browser.
It has a Privacy mode, voice Search, a Movie mode, and the ability to resize tabs, and Igalia has plans to keep adding additional features.
Key features:
- Similar to Firefox Reality
- Supports WebXR content
- Has a Movie mode
Reality Browser – Pricy alternative
This is a full-featured Internet browser, and it allows you to create browser instances and put them anywhere you want in space around you.
Thanks to this feature, you can organize your tabs and browser instances any way you want to make crucial information quickly accessible at all times.
Of course, each browser instance can be resized, so you can make windows as large or as small as you want.
It’s important to mention that this app can run entirely on Oculus, so you don’t have to have your PC nearby to use it.
Overall, it’s a decent web browser, and if you’re looking for something different, you might want to give Reality Browser a try.
Other great features:
- It doesn’t require a PC to work.
- It allows you to have multiple browser windows open.
- Ability to arrange and resize windows as you please.
Does Oculus have a Chrome browser?
No, Chrome isn’t available on Oculus. It can be sideloaded, but natively, it’s unavailable for download.
What browsers are supported by Quest 2?
Quest 2 supports all browsers that are mentioned in this guide, in addition to the built-in browser. Unfortunately, support for third-party browsers is still fairly limited.
To learn how to install additional browsers, check our guide on how to use the Opera browser on Oculus Quest 2. These are some Oculus browser alternatives that you can use. If you need more options, check our guide on the best VR browsers.
Also, if you are a fan of gaming, connecting Xbox controllers to Quest 2 would spice things up, now that Xbox Cloud Gaming has arrived on the all-in-one VR.
Don’t hesitate to leave a comment in the section below and tell us what you think. Thanks for reading!
