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Midori Browser
What it is
Midori Browser is a free, open-source browser built around private browsing. It uses the Gecko engine and is available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and as an extension. Ad blocking, anti-tracking, Never-Consent, and IA Shield are integrated and on by default. Astian says the browser has no telemetry by default and does not require an account. Its default search service, AstianGO, is described as avoiding query logs and user profiles. MidoriVPN can be activated from the side panel, where users can choose a server. Midori Center gathers controls for tab appearance, the sidebar, workspaces, keyboard shortcuts, privacy, and VPN. The maker says it supports web extensions, including on Android, and lists native builds for Windows, Linux, and Android. Its Android web app catalog has a limited selection. Astian directs developers with technical issues to file an issue on GitHub and invites organizations interested in Midori Enterprise to contact the company.
For and against
For
- Free to download and use.
- Open-source and uses Gecko.
- Privacy protections are active by default.
- No account is required.
- Web extensions are supported on Android.
Against
- Android web app catalog has a limited selection.
- Native builds are listed for Windows, Linux, and Android.
The verdict
Midori pairs built-in privacy tools with broad platform availability and customization controls. Android users should account for the catalog’s limited app selection.
Who it suits
Midori suits people looking for a free browser with privacy protections enabled by default and no account requirement. Its listed platforms also make it an option for users across mobile and desktop systems.
Plans and prices
Midori Browser
Free to download and use · no account required
Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
On the record
- Android limitation
- The Android web app catalog currently offers a limited selection of applications.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- Midori is built on Gecko, the engine that powers Firefox.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yesastian.org · read 23 Sep 2026
- Built-in protection
- Ad Blocking, Anti-Tracking, Never-Consent, and IA Shield are integrated and active by default.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Midori Center brings together tab appearance, sidebar, workspaces, keyboard shortcuts, and privacy and VPN toggles.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Enterprise
- Astian describes Midori Enterprise as a secure, privacy-first browser for organizations and invites interested teams to contact them.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The maker says Midori supports web extensions, including on Android.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Midori is open source under the MPL-2.0 license.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says Midori has zero telemetry by default and requires no account.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Private search
- AstianGO is included as the default private search engine, with no query logging or profile, according to the maker.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Midori is a lightweight browser focused on private browsing.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Astian directs developers with technical problems to open an issue on its GitHub repository.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supported builds
- The features page lists native builds for Windows, Linux, and Android.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- VPN
- Midori includes MidoriVPN, which users can activate from the side panel and use to choose a server.astian.org · read 9 Oct 2026
