Blink is a browser engine developed as part of the Chromium project. Several popular web browsers utilize Blink. These include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Vivaldi, Brave, and Chrome-based mobile browsers like Samsung Internet and UC Browser.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Google Chrome: As the originator of the Chromium project, Chrome is the flagship browser using the Blink engine.
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Microsoft Edge: Microsoft transitioned from its proprietary EdgeHTML engine to Blink in 2019.
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Opera: Opera switched to Blink in 2013.
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Vivaldi: Vivaldi is built upon the Chromium project and uses Blink.
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Brave: Brave, known for its privacy-focused features, also leverages the Blink engine.
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Samsung Internet: This is the default browser on Samsung Galaxy devices and uses Blink.
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UC Browser: A popular mobile browser, particularly in Asia, that is based on Chromium/Blink.
The Blink engine provides these browsers with a common foundation for rendering web pages, ensuring a degree of consistency in how websites appear and function across different platforms. The open-source nature of Chromium allows different browsers to implement their own unique features on top of the Blink engine.
