Updated September 2026

Best browsers for Linux in 2026

Linux gets nearly every major browser, plus a long tail you won't find anywhere else — keyboard-driven, scriptable and minimal ones built by Linux users for Linux users. Open-source browsers earn extra credit here, since they usually ship straight from your distribution's repositories.

1. 1

   Brave

   100%

   Private by default, Chrome-compatible.

   Blink open source WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS
   Site compatibility 3/3Low maintenance 3/3Tracking protection 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Open source 3/3

   Worth knowing: Crypto/BAT rewards and sponsored extras (all disableable)

2. 2

   Firefox

   95%

   The independent original.

   Gecko open source WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS
   Site compatibility 3/3Low maintenance 3/3Tracking protection 2/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Open source 3/3

   Worth knowing: Mozilla's ad-tech experiments irritate purists

3. =3

   Floorp

   89%

   Firefox with every switch exposed.

   Gecko open source WindowsmacOSLinux
   Site compatibility 3/3Low maintenance 2/3Tracking protection 2/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Open source 3/3

   Worth knowing: So many options it can overwhelm

4. =3

   Waterfox

   89%

   Privacy-tuned Firefox with a gentler touch.

   Gecko open source WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid
   Site compatibility 3/3Low maintenance 2/3Tracking protection 2/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Open source 3/3

   Worth knowing: Small team — updates can trail Firefox slightly

5. =3

   Zen Browser

   89%

   Calm, beautiful Firefox.

   Gecko open source WindowsmacOSLinux
   Site compatibility 3/3Low maintenance 2/3Tracking protection 2/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Open source 3/3

   Worth knowing: Young, fast-moving project — occasional rough edges

6. 6

   Vivaldi

   84%

   The power user's toolbox.

   Blink partially open WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS
   Site compatibility 3/3Low maintenance 2/3Tracking protection 2/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Open source 2/3

   Worth knowing: Can feel heavy and busy until tamed

7. =7

   Chromium

   77%

   Chrome without the Google gloss.

   Blink open source WindowsmacOSLinux
   Site compatibility 3/3Low maintenance 1/3Tracking protection 1/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Open source 3/3

   Worth knowing: No built-in auto-update on most platforms

8. =7

   Thorium

   77%

   Chromium compiled for speed.

   Blink open source WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid
   Site compatibility 3/3Low maintenance 1/3Tracking protection 1/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Open source 3/3

   Worth knowing: Essentially a one-maintainer project

9. 9

   Ungoogled Chromium

   75%

   Chromium, surgically de-Googled.

   Blink open source WindowsmacOSLinux
   Site compatibility 3/3Low maintenance 0/3Tracking protection 3/3Extension ecosystem 2/3Open source 3/3

   Worth knowing: Manual updates on most platforms

10. 10

    LibreWolf

    74%

    Firefox, hardened out of the box.

    Gecko open source WindowsmacOSLinux
    Site compatibility 2/3Low maintenance 1/3Tracking protection 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Open source 3/3

    Worth knowing: Strict defaults break some sites (timezone, canvas prompts)