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{{Short description|Adware web browser}}
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{{Infobox web browser
| name = Citrio
| name = Citrio
| logo = Citrio_logo.png
| logo = Citrio_logo.png
| screenshot = Citrio_browser_screenshot.png
| screenshot =
| slogan =
| caption = Citrio browser screenshot
| caption = Citrio browser screenshot
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| developer = Catalina Group Ltd.<br />Epom Ad Server
| author =
| released = {{Start date|2014|07|22}}
| founder =
| discontinued = no
| developer = Catalina Group Ltd.
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|branch1 = Windows
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| latest release version = Win: 45.0.2454.266, Mac: 44.0.2403.264.
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2015|11|21}}
|date1 = {{Start date and age|2017|04|25}}

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| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] [[freeware]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.citrio.com/}}
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'''Citrio''' is an [[adware]] [[web browser]] developed by Catalina Group Ltd. and distributed by Epom Ad Server.<ref name="Partners">{{cite web|title=Partners|url=http://citrio.com/about/partners|publisher=Citrio|accessdate=25 December 2015|quote=EPOM Ltd is the only official distributor of Citrio browser. EPOM Ltd holds exclusive distribution rights to Catalina Group Ltd and acts as an intermediary entity between Catalina Group Ltd and prospective users of Citrio browser.}}</ref> Citrio is available for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[OS X|Mac OS X]]. Citrio has a download manager that includes [[Bittorrent]] support, a [[video downloader]], a media player and a proxy switcher. Citrio is based on the [[Open-source software|open source]] [[Chromium web browser]] project, which makes it compatible with all extensions, apps and themes from [[Chrome Web Store]].
'''Citrio''' is a free, [[Google Chrome]]-based [[web browser]] developed by Catalina Group Ltd. Citrio is available for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[OS X|Mac OS X]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://techuism.com/citrio-download-for-windows-xp-vista-7-8-mac-os-x/|title=Citrio Download For Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Mac OS X|publisher=techuism.com |date=2013-12-11|accessdate=2014-09-30}}</ref> Citrio has number of its own multimedia-oriented features: a built-in download manager with a download accelerator, [[video downloader]], a media player and a proxy switcher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hackerspace.lifehacker.com/8-simple-yet-powerful-windows-apps-1640226404|title=8 Powerful Windows Apps That Embrace Simplicity|publisher=Lifehacker|date=2014-09-29|accessdate=2014-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/02/windows/internet/browser/citrio.html|title=Chrome Based Browser With Download Manager, BitTorrent Support: Citrio|publisher=ilovefreesoftware.com |date=2014-09-02|accessdate=2014-09-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techcrates.com/fastest-browsers-for-massive-downlaods/|title=Top 7 browsers for Massive downloads|publisher=techcrates.com|date=2014-08-14|accessdate=2014-09-30}}</ref> Citrio is based on the Chromium [[open source]] project which makes it compatible with all extensions, apps and themes from [[Chrome Web Store]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://betanews.com/2014/08/22/5-tips-to-make-your-browsing-safe-and-secure/|title=5 tips to make your browsing safe and secure|publisher=BetaNews|accessdate=2014-09-30}}</ref>

Citrio is known to trigger warnings from [[antivirus software]], as it downloads privacy-invading extensions in the background and all users' data is tracked and collected by Epom for the purpose of selling ads; this has led some to categorize Citrio as [[adware]].<ref name="geeksided" /><ref name="softonic" />


==Features==
==Features==
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Citrio has a built-in download manager that allows to pause and resume downloads, sorts downloaded files by date, type and download status. The browser has an inbuilt [[BitTorrent]] client which allows to download torrent files and [[Magnet URI scheme|magnet links]] without additional software.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewindowsclub.com/citrio-browser-review-download|title=Citrio: Fast Web Browser with an intelligent Download Manager|publisher=The Windows Club|date=2014-08-04|accessdate=2014-10-01}}</ref> Citrio's video grabber makes it possible to download files from multiple online video websites. Downloaded torrents and videos are displayed together with the other downloads in a respective section in the browser. A built-in media player can play video files while their download is still in progress. Citrio has a built-in [[ad blocking]] extension.<ref>{{cite web|title=Citrio Browser: Built-in Ad Blocking and improved Notifications|url=http://www.pressbox.co.uk/Computing/Citrio_Browser_Built-in_Ad_Blocking_and_improved_Notifications_1627769.html|date=2015-10-19|accessdate=21 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021140027/http://www.pressbox.co.uk/Computing/Citrio_Browser_Built-in_Ad_Blocking_and_improved_Notifications_1627769.html|archive-date=21 October 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


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==History and development==
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Citrio has a built-in download manager that allows to pause and resume downloads, sorts downloaded files by date, type and download status.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gigaom.com/2014/08/24/six-alternative-web-browsers-you-should-know-about/|title=Six alternative web browsers you should know about|publisher=Gigaom|date=2014-08-24|accessdate=2014-10-01}}</ref> The browser has an inbuilt [[BitTorrent]] client which allows to download torrent files and [[Magnet URI scheme|magnet links]] without additional software.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewindowsclub.com/citrio-browser-review-download|title=Citrio: Fast Web Browser with an intelligent Download Manager|publisher=The Windows Club|date=2014-08-04|accessdate=2014-10-01}}</ref> Citrio’s video grabber makes it possible to download files from multiple online video websites.<ref>{{cite web|title=Why Is My Internet So Slow? Boost Your Internet Speed|url=http://heavy.com/tech/2014/10/why-is-my-internet-so-slow-increase-speed/|publisher=[[heavy.com]]|accessdate=30 April 2015}}</ref> Downloaded torrents and videos are displayed together with the other downloads in a respective section in the browser.<ref>{{cite web|title=Afraid Google, Microsoft And Apple Are Spying On You? Try These Alternatives|url=http://www.techtimes.com/articles/37652/20150306/afraid-google-mircosoft-apple-spying-try-alternatives.htm|publisher=Techtimes.com|accessdate=30 April 2015}}</ref> A built-in media player can play video files while their download is still in progress.<ref>{{cite web|title=Citrio Browser: Watch video while downloading it|url=http://citrio.com/news/citrio-browser-watch-video-while-downloading-it.html|accessdate=6 May 2015}}</ref> Further updates have changed the user interface of the media player and added the playlists option for audio and video files.<ref>{{cite web|title=Citrio Browser: an Improved Media Player Experience|url=http://www.pr.com/press-release/639955|date=2015-10-03|accessdate=21 October 2015}}</ref> Citrio has a built-in [[ad blocking]] extension.<ref>{{cite web|title=Citrio Browser: Built-in Ad Blocking and improved Notifications|url=http://www.pressbox.co.uk/Computing/Citrio_Browser_Built-in_Ad_Blocking_and_improved_Notifications_1627769.html|date=2015-10-19|accessdate=21 October 2015}}</ref>
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Citrio browser is distributed by Epom Ad Server<ref name="Partners"/> and developed by Catalina Group. Citrio was initially released in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pr.com/press-release/571098|title=Meet Citrio: New Fast and Lightweight Browser|work=pr.com|accessdate=23 October 2015}}</ref> with a number of its core features, such as the download manager, torrent manager, video downloader and proxy switcher.


===Release history===
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==History and Development==
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* 38.0.2125.244 - Social sharing extension added; redesigned download manager page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/redesigned-download-manager-and-on-page-social-sharing.html|title=Citrio Browser: Redesigned Download Manager and On-Page Social Sharing|work=citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>
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* 39.0.2171.248 - Option to edit torrents after the download has been started; free Premium account on file hosting service [[4shared]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/improved-torrent-downloads-and-premium-4shared-account.html|title=Citrio Browser: Improved Torrent Downloads and Premium 4shared Account|work=citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617193203/http://citrio.com/news/improved-torrent-downloads-and-premium-4shared-account.html|archive-date=17 June 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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* 41.0.2272.254 - Media player introduced that enabled to watch videos in the process of the download.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/watch-video-while-downloading-it.html|title=Citrio Browser: Watch video while downloading it|work=citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>
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* 42.0.2311.258 - Added audio extractor option for converting video to mp3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/extract-audio-from-video-files.html|title=Citrio Browser: Extract Audio from video files|work=citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>
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* 44.0.2403.264 - Playlists supports has been added to the media player for video and audio files.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/citrio-browser-an-improved-media-player-experience.html|title=Citrio Browser: An improved Media Player experience|work=citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>
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* 44.0.2403.265 - ad-blocking extension has been added.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/citrio-browser-built-in-ad-blocking-and-new-notifications.html|title=Citrio Browser: Built-in Ad Blocking and New Notifications|work=citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>
* 50.0.2661.273 - Latest with proxy and download manager


==Reception==
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Citrio browser is developed by Catalina Group, a software development company which is also responsible for [[B1 Free Archiver]] for desktop operating systems and B1 Archiver for Android.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://catalinagroup.net/our_products.html|title=Our Products|work=http://catalinagroup.net/|accessdate=23 October 2015}}</ref> Citrio was initially released in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pr.com/press-release/571098|title=Meet Citrio: New Fast and Lightweight Browser|work=pr.com|accessdate=23 October 2015}}</ref> with a number of its core features, such as the download manager, torrent manager, video downloader and proxy switcher. Catalina group has proceeded to a more active development of Citrio within a year with the introduction of new features and updates:
Citrio has been generally well-reviewed for its downloading capabilities, such as the download manager, torrent and video downloader.{{Fact|date=April 2024}}


Others have criticized it as [[adware]] and a security risk, with misleading promotional materials and privacy-invading user data collection.<ref name="geeksided">{{cite web|last1=Long|first1=Jacob|title=Beware of Citrio, an iffy Chrome-based browser|url=http://geeksided.com/2014/07/16/beware-citrio-iffy-chrome-based-browser/|website=geeksided|accessdate=25 December 2015|quote="While we can’t say so conclusively, it seems a lot like this browser was developed to collect and track its users’ information for the purpose of selling ads. The business about accessing Google Wallet pages is even more concerning."|archive-date=25 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225150734/http://geeksided.com/2014/07/16/beware-citrio-iffy-chrome-based-browser/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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* 38.0.2125.244 - social sharing extension added; redesigned download manager page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/redesigned-download-manager-and-on-page-social-sharing.html|title=Citrio Browser: Redesigned Download Manager and On-Page Social Sharing|work=http://citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>

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* 39.0.2171.248 - option to edit torrents after the download has been started; free Premium account on file hosting servise 4shared.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/improved-torrent-downloads-and-premium-4shared-account.html|title=Citrio Browser: Improved Torrent Downloads and Premium 4shared Account|work=http://citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>
In February 2015, ''[[CNET]]'' reviewed Citrio with the following conclusion: “...if you download a lot of media files from the Internet, you should definitely give Citrio a try. It offers one of the easiest ways we've seen to download files, and, aside from the [[ask.com|Ask]] [toolbar] "optimization," there was a lot to like in this free browser.”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://download.cnet.com/Citrio/3000-2356_4-76168103.html|title=Citrio Review|work=CNET|date=February 4, 2015|accessdate=6 November 2015|archive-date=23 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123203327/http://download.cnet.com/Citrio/3000-2356_4-76168103.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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* 41.0.2272.254 - media player introduced that enabled to watch videos in the process of the download.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/watch-video-while-downloading-it.html|title=Citrio Browser: Watch video while downloading it|work=http://citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>

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* 42.0.2311.258 - added audio extractor option for converting video to mp3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/extract-audio-from-video-files.html|title=Citrio Browser: Extract Audio from video files|work=http://citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>
''[[Softonic]]'''s review of Citrio similarly concludes: "Although Citrio is promoted as a secure browser, the installation of the programme is known to set off malware warnings and is can be considered adware. You also are unable to opt out of installing the privacy-invading Ask toolbar during the initial installation. There is still a lot to like about this browser...."<ref name="softonic">{{cite web|last1=Softonic Editorial Team|title=Citrio|url=https://citrio.en.softonic.com/?#app-softonic-review|website=Softonic|accessdate=9 February 2018}}</ref>
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* 44.0.2403.264 - playlists supports has been added to the media player for video and audio files.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/citrio-browser-an-improved-media-player-experience.html|title=Citrio Browser: An improved Media Player experience|work=http://citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>
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* 44.0.2403.265 - ad blocking extension has been added.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citrio.com/news/citrio-browser-built-in-ad-blocking-and-new-notifications.html|title=Citrio Browser: Built-in Ad Blocking and New Notifications|work=http://citrio.com/|accessdate=10 November 2015}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://citrio.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://citrio.com/}}

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Latest revision as of 14:35, 3 April 2024

Citrio
Developer(s)Catalina Group Ltd.
Epom Ad Server
Initial releaseJuly 22, 2014 (2014-07-22)
Stable release(s)
Windows50.0.2661.276 / April 25, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-04-25)
macOS50.0.2661.275 / February 27, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-02-27)
Operating systemWindows XP and later, Mac OS X 10.6 and later, Android
Size56.3 MB
Available inEnglish
LicenseAdware
Websitecitrio.com

Citrio is an adware web browser developed by Catalina Group Ltd. and distributed by Epom Ad Server.[1] Citrio is available for Windows and Mac OS X. Citrio has a download manager that includes Bittorrent support, a video downloader, a media player and a proxy switcher. Citrio is based on the open source Chromium web browser project, which makes it compatible with all extensions, apps and themes from Chrome Web Store.

Citrio is known to trigger warnings from antivirus software, as it downloads privacy-invading extensions in the background and all users' data is tracked and collected by Epom for the purpose of selling ads; this has led some to categorize Citrio as adware.[2][3]

Features[edit]

Citrio has a built-in download manager that allows to pause and resume downloads, sorts downloaded files by date, type and download status. The browser has an inbuilt BitTorrent client which allows to download torrent files and magnet links without additional software.[4] Citrio's video grabber makes it possible to download files from multiple online video websites. Downloaded torrents and videos are displayed together with the other downloads in a respective section in the browser. A built-in media player can play video files while their download is still in progress. Citrio has a built-in ad blocking extension.[5]

History and development[edit]

Citrio browser is distributed by Epom Ad Server[1] and developed by Catalina Group. Citrio was initially released in 2013[6] with a number of its core features, such as the download manager, torrent manager, video downloader and proxy switcher.

Release history[edit]

  • 38.0.2125.244 - Social sharing extension added; redesigned download manager page.[7]
  • 39.0.2171.248 - Option to edit torrents after the download has been started; free Premium account on file hosting service 4shared.[8]
  • 41.0.2272.254 - Media player introduced that enabled to watch videos in the process of the download.[9]
  • 42.0.2311.258 - Added audio extractor option for converting video to mp3.[10]
  • 44.0.2403.264 - Playlists supports has been added to the media player for video and audio files.[11]
  • 44.0.2403.265 - ad-blocking extension has been added.[12]
  • 50.0.2661.273 - Latest with proxy and download manager

Reception[edit]

Citrio has been generally well-reviewed for its downloading capabilities, such as the download manager, torrent and video downloader.[citation needed]

Others have criticized it as adware and a security risk, with misleading promotional materials and privacy-invading user data collection.[2]

In February 2015, CNET reviewed Citrio with the following conclusion: “...if you download a lot of media files from the Internet, you should definitely give Citrio a try. It offers one of the easiest ways we've seen to download files, and, aside from the Ask [toolbar] "optimization," there was a lot to like in this free browser.”[13]

Softonic's review of Citrio similarly concludes: "Although Citrio is promoted as a secure browser, the installation of the programme is known to set off malware warnings and is can be considered adware. You also are unable to opt out of installing the privacy-invading Ask toolbar during the initial installation. There is still a lot to like about this browser...."[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Partners". Citrio. Retrieved 25 December 2015. EPOM Ltd is the only official distributor of Citrio browser. EPOM Ltd holds exclusive distribution rights to Catalina Group Ltd and acts as an intermediary entity between Catalina Group Ltd and prospective users of Citrio browser.
  2. ^ a b Long, Jacob. "Beware of Citrio, an iffy Chrome-based browser". geeksided. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2015. While we can't say so conclusively, it seems a lot like this browser was developed to collect and track its users' information for the purpose of selling ads. The business about accessing Google Wallet pages is even more concerning.
  3. ^ a b Softonic Editorial Team. "Citrio". Softonic. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  4. ^ "Citrio: Fast Web Browser with an intelligent Download Manager". The Windows Club. 2014-08-04. Retrieved 2014-10-01.
  5. ^ "Citrio Browser: Built-in Ad Blocking and improved Notifications". 2015-10-19. Archived from the original on 21 October 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  6. ^ "Meet Citrio: New Fast and Lightweight Browser". pr.com. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  7. ^ "Citrio Browser: Redesigned Download Manager and On-Page Social Sharing". citrio.com/. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  8. ^ "Citrio Browser: Improved Torrent Downloads and Premium 4shared Account". citrio.com/. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  9. ^ "Citrio Browser: Watch video while downloading it". citrio.com/. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  10. ^ "Citrio Browser: Extract Audio from video files". citrio.com/. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  11. ^ "Citrio Browser: An improved Media Player experience". citrio.com/. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  12. ^ "Citrio Browser: Built-in Ad Blocking and New Notifications". citrio.com/. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  13. ^ "Citrio Review". CNET. February 4, 2015. Archived from the original on 23 November 2015. Retrieved 6 November 2015.

External links[edit]

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