Helium is an innovative browser project that rethinks how we interact with the web. Instead of being just another tabbed browser, it positions itself as a lightweight, extensible environment where apps, protocols, and decentralized services can live side by side. Its goal is to make the internet more open, customizable, and user‑controlled.

Key Features

🌐 Protocol-first design – Supports not only HTTP(S) but also alternative and decentralized protocols.

⚡ Lightweight & fast – Minimal overhead, designed for speed and efficiency.

🔌 Extensible architecture – Developers can build and plug in new modules easily.

🔒 Privacy-conscious – Focus on user control, transparency, and reduced tracking.

🛠️ Open source – Built openly, encouraging contributions and experimentation.

🖥️ Cross-platform – Works across major operating systems with a consistent experience.

At the time of this post the project is in ALPHA

Floorp is a fast, open-source browser built on Firefox with a strong focus on user customization and privacy. Developed in Japan, it offers:

🧩 Highly customizable UI with workspace and container support

🖥️ Web panels for quick access to chats and social media

🖱️ Mouse gestures and shortcut control for power users

🔬 Experimental features and active community-driven development

🛡️ Privacy-first philosophy with no telemetry and open-source transparency

Ideal for users who want a flexible, secure, and modern browsing experience without sacrificing control.

Tor Browser is the official browser developed by the Tor Project, designed to protect your privacy and defend against surveillance and censorship. It routes traffic through the Tor network, anonymizing your identity and location.

🔒 Encrypts and anonymizes your internet traffic via onion routing

🌐 Access blocked or censored websites securely

⚡ Protects against tracking, fingerprinting, and surveillance

💻 Cross‑platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android)

🛡️ Built‑in privacy features: HTTPS‑Everywhere, NoScript, and tracker blocking

🤝 Community‑driven, open‑source project maintained by the Tor Project

Perfect for: Users who want to browse the internet anonymously, bypass censorship, and protect their digital privacy.

Waterfox is a privacy‑focused web browser that emphasizes speed, control, and user choice. Originally one of the first widely distributed 64‑bit browsers, it now balances performance with strong privacy protections.

⚡ Fast browsing with optimized 64‑bit performance

🔒 Built‑in tracking protection and Oblivious DNS

🗂️ Private Tabs with Private Search for anonymous browsing

📂 Container Tabs to separate work, shopping, and personal activities

🎨 Supports Firefox add‑ons plus Chrome & Opera extensions

💻 Cross‑platform (Windows, Linux, macOS)

🤝 Community‑driven, open‑source project with ethical focus

Perfect for: Users who want a browser that combines speed, compatibility, and privacy without sacrificing usability.

Arc is a modern web browser developed by The Browser Company, designed to reimagine how we use the internet. It emphasizes simplicity, personalization, and privacy, offering a fresh alternative to traditional browsers.

✨ Clean, clutter‑free interface with Spaces & Profiles for organization

🔒 Privacy‑focused: no tracking of sites visited or search queries

🖼️ Easel feature for scrapbook‑style content organization

🎨 Boosts to cosmetically redesign websites, similar to extensions

🔍 Spotlight‑like search for quick navigation

📂 Dock for frequent websites & split‑screen mode for multitasking

💻 Available on macOS, iOS, and Windows

🤝 Community‑driven with a focus on user experience and calm browsing

Perfect for: Users who want a browser that adapts to their habits, reduces clutter, and prioritizes privacy.

PrivacyTests.org is an open‑source initiative that subjects popular web browsers to a suite of automated tests. These tests audit browsers’ privacy properties in an unbiased manner, revealing what data each browser leaks and how well they protect users.

🧪 Runs automated tests on major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, etc.)

🔍 Evaluates tracking resistance, fingerprinting protection, and data leakage

📊 Publishes detailed reports with clear comparisons across browsers

⚡ Updated regularly to reflect new browser versions and privacy changes

🌐 Results made public to help users make informed choices

🤝 Encourages browser makers to fix leaks of private user data

Perfect for: Users who want transparent, evidence‑based insights into browser privacy protections.

Brave is a free and open‑source web browser based on Chromium, designed with a strong focus on privacy, speed, and security. It blocks ads and trackers by default, giving users a faster and safer browsing experience.

🔒 Privacy‑first approach: blocks ads, trackers, and fingerprinting by default

⚡ Runs up to 3× faster than Chrome by removing resource‑heavy elements

🛡️ Built‑in adblocker and anti‑tracking protections

💰 Brave Rewards: earn Basic Attention Tokens (BAT) by opting into privacy‑preserving ads

👛 Brave Wallet: secure crypto wallet built directly into the browser

🌐 Brave Search: independent search engine with no tracking or profiling

📞 Brave Talk: private video calls without extra apps or tracking

📰 Brave News: personalized, private news feed

🤝 Easy transition: import bookmarks, extensions, and passwords from other browsers

Perfect for: Users who want a fast, secure, and privacy‑focused browser with built‑in crypto and customization features.

DeviceInfo.me is a web‑based tool that helps you test your browser’s security, privacy, and configuration. It provides detailed diagnostics to identify potential leaks, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.

🔍 Check browser privacy settings and fingerprinting exposure

🛡️ Test for security risks and misconfigurations

⚡ Fast, lightweight, and runs directly in your browser

📊 Provides detailed reports on cookies, headers, IP, and more

🌐 No installation required – accessible from any modern browser

🤝 Useful for troubleshooting, privacy audits, and security awareness

Perfect for: Users who want to verify their browser’s privacy posture and troubleshoot security issues.

LibreWolf is a custom, independent version of Firefox with the primary goals of privacy, security, and user freedom. It removes telemetry and data collection while adding privacy‑enhancing patches and settings.

🔒 Strips out Firefox telemetry, data collection, and DRM features

🛡️ Hardened privacy and security settings by default

⚡ Includes patches to reduce tracking and fingerprinting

🌐 Cross‑platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)

🔧 Compatible with Firefox extensions, but without Mozilla’s built‑in services

🤝 Community‑driven, open‑source project maintained independently of Mozilla

Perfect for: Users who want a Firefox‑like experience without telemetry, with stronger privacy and security defaults.