Orion
Zero-telemetry WebKit with extension superpowers.
Kagi's browser: WebKit speed and battery life, zero telemetry, built-in blocking — and uniquely, support for both Chrome and Firefox extensions, even on iOS. A Linux version is in development.
- Engine
- WebKit
- License
- Proprietary
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS
- Top marks
- Tracking protection, Raw speed, Battery efficiency
- Updated
- September 2026
Why it shines
- Runs many Chrome AND Firefox extensions
- Extensions on iOS — almost unheard of
- Zero telemetry, built-in ad blocking
- Easy on Apple batteries
Worth knowing
- Extension compatibility is good but not perfect
- Apple platforms only (Linux still cooking)
Origins
Orion belongs to The KHTML dynasty — descended from WebKit.
Does well
Ranked in
Head to head
Scorecard
- Tracking protection3/3
- Fingerprinting resistance0/3
- Anonymity0/3
- Built-in ad blocking2/3
- Customization1/3
- Keyboard control1/3
- Built-in tools0/3
- Minimal interface2/3
- Fresh design1/3
- Classic interface0/3
- Light on resources0/3
- Raw speed3/3
- Battery efficiency3/3
- Extension ecosystem2/3
- Cross-device sync1/3
- Site compatibility2/3
- Low maintenance2/3
- Open source0/3
- 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.
