floorp.exe

Floorp Web Browser

Application ProcessSafeWeb Browser

CPU Usage

3-25%

Memory

120-600 MB

Location

C:\\Program Files\\Floorp

Publisher

Floorp Project

Quick Answer

floorp.exe is safe. It's the Floorp Chromium-based browser executable that runs multiple processes for tabs, extensions, and UI to improve security and stability.

Is it a Virus?

NO - Safe

Must be in C:\\Program Files\\Floorp or C:\\Program Files\\Floorp\\Browser

Warning

Many processes normal

Each tab + extension = separate process

Can I Disable?

YES

Close Floorp or end specific processes to reduce usage

What is floorp.exe?

floorp.exe is the core executable for the Floorp browser, a Chromium-based project that emphasizes privacy. Floorp uses a multi-process architecture, spawning separate processes for the browser shell, each tab, extensions, and GPU tasks. This design improves security and stability while keeping features accessible.

Floorp employs a multi‑process model with a browser process, renderer processes per tab, a GPU process, and separate extension/utility processes for isolation and security.

Quick Fact: Floorp builds on Chromium’s multi‑process architecture and adds tighter privacy defaults, aiming to minimize tracking while maintaining broad website compatibility.

Types of Floorp Processes

Browser Process: Main Floorp window and user interface (1 instance)
Renderer Process: Each tab and iframe (multiple instances)
GPU Process: Hardware acceleration and graphics rendering
Extension Process: Each Floorp extension gets its own process
Plugin Process: For plugins or plugin-like components
Utility Process: Background tasks and network services

Is floorp.exe Safe?

Yes, floorp.exe is safe when it's the legitimate file from the Floorp Project downloaded from official sources (official Floorp site or trusted distribution channels).

Is floorp.exe a Virus or Malware?

The real floorp.exe is NOT a virus. However, malware can masquerade with similar names to trick users.

How to Tell if floorp.exe is Legitimate or Malware

File Location: Must be in C:\\Program Files\\Floorp\\floorp.exe or C:\\Program Files\\Floorp\\Browser\\floorp.exe. Any floorp.exe elsewhere is suspicious.
Digital Signature: Right-click the file in Explorer ➔ Open file location ➔ Right-click floorp.exe ➔ Properties ➔ Digital Signatures. Should show a Floorp Project signature.
Resource Usage: Normal usage is 3-25% CPU per process, 120-600 MB total memory. Extremely high usage when Floorp is closed is suspicious.
Behavior: Floorp should run when you open the browser. If multiple floorp.exe processes are active when Floorp is not open, this could indicate malware.

Red Flags: If floorp.exe is located in unusual folders (like Temp, AppData, or System32), runs when Floorp isn't open, has no digital signature, or uses excessive resources constantly, scan your system with antivirus software. Be wary of similarly-named files like "floorp32.exe" from untrusted sources.

Why Is floorp.exe Running on My PC?

floorp.exe runs when you open the Floorp browser or when Floorp is configured to run in the background. Some components may stay active for quick startup or background syncing.

Reasons it's running:

Active Browser Use: You're currently browsing with Floorp – each tab creates a separate process to isolate content.
Background Apps: Floorp extensions or web apps set to run in the background (e.g., feed checkers, notifier extensions).
Startup Program: Floorp is configured to launch automatically when Windows starts.
Background Sync: Floorp may sync bookmarks, passwords, and settings with your Floorp account.
System Tray App: "Continue running background apps when Floorp is closed" setting is enabled.

Can I Disable or Remove floorp.exe?

Yes, you can disable floorp.exe. It's safe to close Floorp when not in use, and you can uninstall it completely if you prefer a different browser.

How to Stop floorp.exe

End Individual Tabs: Press Shift+Esc in Floorp to open Floorp Task Manager, then end specific tabs or extensions
Close Browser: Click the X button or use Ctrl+Shift+Q to close all Floorp windows
End All Processes: Open Windows Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), find floorp.exe, right-click → End Task
Prevent Startup: Task Manager → Startup tab → Disable Floorp
Stop Background Apps: Floorp Settings → Advanced → System → Disable "Continue running background apps when Floorp is closed"

How to Uninstall Floorp

✔ Windows Settings → Apps → Apps & Features → Floorp → Uninstall
✔ Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a program → Floorp → Uninstall
✔ Consider alternative browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Brave

Common Problems: High CPU or Memory Usage

If floorp.exe is consuming excessive resources:

Common Causes & Solutions

Too Many Tabs Open: Each tab uses memory. Close unused tabs or use a tab suspension extension.
Resource-Heavy Extensions: Extensions run continuously in the background. Go to floorp://extensions and disable unnecessary ones.
JavaScript-Heavy Websites: Web apps (email clients, media sites) can spike usage. Close problematic tabs or reload the page.
Malicious Extensions: Remove suspicious extensions immediately from floorp://extensions.
Outdated Floorp Version: Update Floorp to the latest version: floorp://settings/help
Hardware Acceleration Issues: Try disabling: Settings → Advanced → System → 'Use hardware acceleration when available'

Quick Fixes:
1. Press Shift+Esc to open Floorp Task Manager and identify high-usage tabs/extensions
2. Clear browsing data: Ctrl+Shift+Delete (select Cached images and files)
3. Disable unnecessary extensions in floorp://extensions
4. Update Floorp: floorp://settings/help
5. Enable Memory Saver: Settings → Performance → Memory Saver

Frequently Asked Questions

Is floorp.exe a virus?

No, the legitimate floorp.exe from the Floorp Project is not a virus. Verify the file location at C:\Program Files\Floorp and ensure a valid digital signature from the Floorp Project. Malware may imitate names.

Why is floorp.exe using so much CPU?

High CPU often comes from JavaScript-heavy sites, many tabs, or suspicious extensions. Use Floorp Task Manager (Shift+Esc) to identify culprits, close or disable them, and update Floorp.

Can I delete floorp.exe?

Yes, you can uninstall Floorp via Windows Settings → Apps or Control Panel. Your data may be preserved if you sync with a Floorp account; otherwise, data will be removed with the uninstaller.

Can I disable floorp.exe?

Yes. You can close Floorp or end the process in Task Manager. To prevent startup, disable Floorp in the Task Manager Startup tab. To stop background processes, adjust Floorp settings.

Why does Floorp start at startup?

Floorp may be configured to launch at Windows startup for quick access. Disable this in Task Manager → Startup, or adjust Floorp settings to control startup behavior.

Why are there so many floorp.exe processes?

Floorp uses a multi‑process architecture: one browser process, plus separate renderer, GPU, and extension processes. This improves stability and security; you can inspect each process with Floorp Task Manager.