Luakit
Tiny, Lua-scripted, keyboard-first.
A micro browser framework around WebKit, configured and extended entirely in Lua. For people who want their browser to weigh nothing and obey completely.
- Engine
- WebKitGTK
- License
- Open source
- Runs on
- Linux
- Top marks
- Keyboard control, Light on resources, Open source
- Updated
- September 2026
Why it shines
- Featherweight and fast
- Entire behavior scriptable in Lua
- Vim-like bindings
Worth knowing
- DIY spirit required
- Small community
Origins
Luakit belongs to The KHTML dynasty — descended from WebKitGTK.
Does well
Ranked in
Scorecard
- Tracking protection0/3
- Fingerprinting resistance0/3
- Anonymity0/3
- Built-in ad blocking0/3
- Customization2/3
- Keyboard control3/3
- Built-in tools0/3
- Minimal interface2/3
- Fresh design0/3
- Classic interface0/3
- Light on resources3/3
- Raw speed0/3
- Battery efficiency0/3
- Extension ecosystem0/3
- Cross-device sync0/3
- Site compatibility2/3
- Low maintenance0/3
- Open source3/3
- Independence2/3
- 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.
