RBrowser: Private,Safe Browserv2.6.5
Released December 10, 2024Major
The latest major update resulted in a net negative impact, characterized by a 0.08 star decline in average ratings. While the introduction of translation plugins generated positive feedback, this was overshadowed by user reports of forced rating prompts and intrusive advertisements. The overall momentum is weakening as these friction points negatively affect the user experience.
What changed
- New featureAdded support for user scripts including JS and Tampermonkey
- New featureAdded document scanning functionality
- PerformanceImproved stability and performance
- PerformanceFixed known issues
Reception
New feature
Users express appreciation for the addition of immersive translation plugins.
Performance
backfiredUsers report forced five-star rating prompts and intrusive advertisements following the update.
How it played out
The average rating declined by 0.08 stars following the update. While users appreciate the addition of translation plugins, sentiment is negatively impacted by reports of forced rating prompts and advertisements. The overall momentum appears to be weakening due to these friction points.
Marlvel takeaways
- The average rating declined from 4.55 to 4.47, indicating that monetization friction outweighs the value of new features.
- Forced rating prompts and advertisements are driving negative sentiment, suggesting a need to adjust the frequency or placement of these elements.
- The addition of translation plugins provides a positive user signal, confirming that functional utility remains a primary driver for the user base.
Original release notes
1. Support user scripts ---- js and Tampermonkey 2. Support scanning documents 3. Improved stability and performance 4. Fixed known issues