Complete Guide to Checking Chrome, Edge, 360 & QQ Browser Engines

In the browser market, Chrome, Edge, 360, and QQ Browser are all popular choices. They each have different interfaces and feature sets, but what truly determines a browser's performance, compatibility, and security is its engine.

That is, the core rendering engine behind the browser. Knowing the engine version of your browser can ensure a better browsing experience and enhance your security awareness.

This article will guide you on how to easily check the engine type and version of Chrome, Edge, 360, and QQ Browser, helping you accurately understand your browser's status and avoid issues caused by engine masking or version confusion.

1. Introduction to Browser Engines

A browser engine is responsible for parsing web code, executing JavaScript, and rendering page content—it is the core part of a browser. Mainstream browsers mainly use the following engines:

• Blink: Used by Google Chrome, the new Microsoft Edge, 360 Browser in Speed Mode, QQ Browser, and other Chromium-based browsers.

• Trident: The classic engine of Internet Explorer, used in 360 Browser’s Compatibility Mode.

• X5 (TBS): A custom engine developed by Tencent, used in QQ Browser and some Tencent applications.

2. Why Check Your Browser Engine

1. Confirm the Actual Environment

Many browsers disguise their User-Agent to appear as a different browser or version, causing web compatibility issues. Only by knowing the actual engine can you adjust your usage habits or upgrade appropriately.

2. Ensure Security

Outdated engine versions may have security vulnerabilities; timely checks can help determine if an upgrade is needed.

3. Troubleshoot Problems

When a webpage behaves abnormally, knowing the actual engine information is an important clue for troubleshooting.

3. How to Check Your Browser Engine Version

1. Check Through Browser Menus

Most mainstream browsers display their version number in the settings or help menu. Combined with the browser type, you can roughly determine the engine:

• Chrome

  Menu → Help → About Google Chrome

  Shows a version like “Chrome 117.0.5938.132,” corresponding to the Blink engine version.

• Microsoft Edge

  Menu → Settings → About Microsoft Edge

  The version corresponds to the Chromium Blink engine.

• 360 Browser has Speed and Compatibility modes:

  Speed Mode: version looks like Chromium

  Compatibility Mode: uses Trident engine

  You can switch modes via the menu and check version info to determine the engine.

• QQ Browser

  Menu → About QQ Browser

  Displays a version based on Chromium’s X5 engine, but the version number is the shell version, which differs from the actual engine.

2. Use Online Tools — ToDetect Browser Engine Detection

Manually checking versions may have errors and blind spots, especially with UA masking or dual-engine switching.

Tools like ToDetect provide browser engine detection:

Open the webpage, and it automatically reads your engine version, checks if your User-Agent matches the actual environment, and provides version update status and potential security risk alerts, letting users clearly understand their browser’s status without any manual operation.

Chrome:

Edge:

360 Browser:

QQ Browser:

[QQ Browser’s User-Agent shows its shell version number, while the actual browser engine version, Chromium, is different and updated independently, so they do not match.]

Visual Comparison of Four Major Browser Engines

Conclusion

Understanding and accurately detecting the browser engine you are using is crucial for ensuring a smooth browsing experience, improving security, and troubleshooting compatibility issues.

Especially today, with dual-engine browsers and widespread UA masking, relying solely on built-in browser information often fails to reveal the actual situation.

With ToDetect’s browser engine detection, users can easily obtain accurate engine versions and status alerts, better manage their browsing environment, and ensure safer online activities.