Falkon

KDE's honest lightweight.

Blink (QtWebEngine) open source LinuxWindows

KDE's native browser: a clean Qt interface over QtWebEngine with a built-in ad blocker. Light on memory, integrates beautifully with Plasma desktops.

Engine
Blink (QtWebEngine)
License
Open source
Runs on
Linux, Windows
Top marks
Light on resources, Open source
Updated
September 2026

Why it shines

  • Low RAM use
  • Built-in AdBlock
  • Native KDE/Plasma look and feel

Worth knowing

  • Minimal extension support
  • QtWebEngine trails Chromium releases

Origins

Falkon belongs to The Chromium empire — descended from QtWebEngine.

Does well

Ranked in

Scorecard

  • Tracking protection1/3
  • Fingerprinting resistance0/3
  • Anonymity0/3
  • Built-in ad blocking2/3
  • Customization1/3
  • Keyboard control0/3
  • Built-in tools1/3
  • Minimal interface1/3
  • Fresh design0/3
  • Classic interface1/3
  • Light on resources3/3
  • Raw speed2/3
  • Battery efficiency0/3
  • Extension ecosystem0/3
  • Cross-device sync0/3
  • Site compatibility2/3
  • Low maintenance2/3
  • Open source3/3
  • Independence1/3
  • Built-in AI0/3
  • Gaming features0/3
  • Dev tooling0/3

0–3 on each of the 22 criteria the quiz and the guides rank by. How we score.

Alternatives to Falkon

Chromium

Chrome without the Google gloss.

Blink open source

Google Chrome

The default for a reason.

Blink proprietary

Microsoft Edge

Chromium in a Microsoft suit.

Blink proprietary

Brave

Private by default, Chrome-compatible.

Blink open source

Is it the right one for you? The quiz will tell you.

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