Yes—but with very important caveats. Windows XP is extremely outdated, and modern web standards and security measures make most current browsers incompatible. That said, there are some options, mostly older or lightweight browsers designed for legacy systems:
1. Mozilla Firefox (ESR 52.9.0)
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Last version supporting XP: Firefox 52.9.0 ESR (2018).
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Pros: Reasonably stable, supports some modern web features.
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Cons: No security updates; many sites (especially HTTPS-heavy ones) will fail or not load correctly.
Download: Mozilla FTP archive
2. Opera 36
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Last XP-compatible version: Opera 36 (2016).
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Pros: Lightweight, faster than old Firefox, still usable on very low specs.
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Cons: Very outdated; many sites won’t work properly.
3. K-Meleon
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A lightweight browser based on old Gecko engine.
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Pros: Extremely fast, low memory usage, works on XP.
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Cons: Old engine; modern sites may break frequently.
Download: K-Meleon
4. Pale Moon (XP version)
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Pale Moon forked from older Firefox.
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Older versions (e.g., Pale Moon 27) run on XP.
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Pros: Lightweight, somewhat modern UI.
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Cons: Security risks; many sites may not load correctly.
Download: Pale Moon archive
5. Alternative Approach
Because XP is inherently unsafe online, another approach is to run a lightweight Linux distribution (like Puppy Linux, TinyCore, or antiX) on that machine. Then you can run a current browser safely. This is far better than trying to keep XP online.
💡 Bottom line: You can technically browse the web on XP using old browsers like Firefox 52 ESR, Opera 36, or K-Meleon—but you will hit compatibility issues and serious security risks. XP should not be connected to the internet for sensitive tasks.
If you want, I can make a shortlist of the absolute best browser for XP in 2025, balancing usability and security as much as possible. It would be a practical choice rather than just historical versions. Do you want me to do that?
