Helium Browser
13 hours ago
- #browser
- #privacy
- #open-source
- Best privacy and unbiased ad-blocking by default with preinstalled uBlock Origin.
- Blocks ads, trackers, fingerprinting, third-party cookies, cryptominers, and phishing websites by default.
- No ads, trackers, or analytics in the browser itself; makes zero web requests on first launch.
- Enhance privacy further with ungoogled-chromium flags or uBlock Origin filters.
- Respectful by design: no unprovoked tabs, popups, or interruptions.
- Fast, efficient, and light, based on Chromium with improved performance.
- Split view for multitasking and quick link copying with ⌘+Shift+C.
- Compact, minimalistic interface designed to get out of your way.
- Supports all Chromium extensions, anonymizes Chrome Web Store requests.
- Fully open-source, including online services; self-hosting options available.
- Automatic updates with security patches; always safe and up to date.
- Enforces HTTPS on all websites; no built-in password manager or cloud sync.
- Over 13,000 !bangs for direct website access, including AI providers like !chatgpt.
- Perfect for developers with clean DevTools and no breaking of web APIs.
- Efficient for on-the-go use with faster page loads and data savings.