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Helium Browser
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Free
Free
Ad and tracker blocking · Chromium extension support · Desktop browser for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Read 21 Sep 2026 · helium.computer
Helium Browser
Free
Desktop browser in beta · macOS, Windows, Linux · no mobile version yet · no Widevine DRM
Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer
On the record
- Beta availability
- The download page says Helium is in beta and offers builds for macOS 13 Ventura or newer, Windows 10 or newer, and several Linux formats.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- chromiumhelium.computer · read 21 Sep 2026
- Browser features
- Features include vertical tabs, split view, web app installs, tab groups, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and tab hibernation.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yeshelium.computer · read 21 Sep 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Nohelium.computer · read 21 Sep 2026
- Customization
- It offers four layout options, toolbar customization, color themes, and a Frameless mode.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- Extensions and shortcuts
- Helium supports Chromium extensions and includes locally processed !bang shortcuts for navigating directly to websites.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- chrome_storehelium.computer · read 21 Sep 2026
- Funding and audience
- Helium is free for everyone, funded by user contributions, and described as being built for people who want a calmer, more private web.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- More limits
- Helium does not yet support data sync or mobile devices, and it has no built-in password manager.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- Helium does not support Widevine DRM, so some streaming services and protected media may not play.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Helium is licensed under GPL-3.0, with some imported content under BSD-3-Clause.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The browser makes no network requests unless they result from user actions or features explicitly enabled or configured during setup, and browsing data stays on the device.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says Helium ships Chromium security updates as soon as possible, enforces HTTPS, supports passkeys, and updates automatically.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- Helium services can be self-hosted, and users can replace the default service endpoints before any web requests are made.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can report issues on GitHub, and the maker asks them to check for duplicate issues first.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Helium is a privacy-first browser that blocks ads, trackers, cookie banners, and third-party cookies by default.helium.computer · read 9 Oct 2026
