Best Browsers & Extensions in 2026

Ladybird

A truly independent web browser backed by a non-profit

Stars
62,426
Forks
2,945
Last commit
15 hours ago

Ladybird is a new open-source web browser and engine built from scratch, focused on web standards, performance, and user privacy.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

Zen Browser

Privacy-focused browser with powerful customization

Stars
41,529
Forks
1,452
Last commit
18 hours ago

A Firefox-based browser offering enhanced privacy, split views, and extensive customization options for a personalized browsing experience.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

Brave

Fast, private browser that puts you first

Stars
22,244
Forks
3,046
Last commit
13 hours ago

A secure web browser that blocks ads and trackers, protects privacy, and loads pages faster while saving data and battery life.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

Screenity

Free, private screen recording for Chrome

Stars
18,128
Forks
1,458
Last commit
10 days ago

Capture, annotate, and edit screen recordings with no limits or sign-up required. Completely private and open source.

Open Source Alternative to:

Screen Studio

Helium

Privacy-first browser with no ads, trackers, or bloat

Stars
13,696
Forks
298
Last commit
1 day ago

Open-source Chromium-based browser offering best-in-class privacy protection, unbiased ad-blocking, split view, native !bangs, and zero bloat by default.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

LanguageTool

AI-powered grammar checker for 30+ languages

Stars
14,386
Forks
1,502
Last commit
19 hours ago

Check grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors instantly with AI-powered technology. Supports 30+ languages with browser extensions and desktop apps.

Open Source Alternative to:

Grammarly

Harper

Fast grammar checking that respects your privacy

Stars
10,314
Forks
325
Last commit
2 days ago

Open source grammar checker that analyzes your writing quickly while keeping your data completely private and secure on your device.

Open Source Alternative to:

Grammarly

Requestly

Intercept, modify, and debug HTTP(S) requests effortlessly

Stars
6,634
Forks
637
Last commit
3 days ago

A powerful browser extension and desktop app for developers to manipulate network requests, debug APIs, and improve web app testing

Open Source Alternative to:

Postman

Flow

Fast, secure browsing with powerful organization features

Stars
953
Forks
54
Last commit
1 day ago

A modern browser combining minimalist design with smart features like profiles, spaces, and command palette. Full Chrome extension support and privacy-focused browsing.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

Linguist

Privacy-focused translation with offline capabilities

Stars
969
Forks
44
Last commit
27 days ago

Full-featured browser extension for translating web pages, text, and subtitles with offline mode, personal dictionary, and custom translator support.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Translate

Browser Operator

Open-source AI browser for intelligent web automation

Stars
474
Forks
76
Last commit
30 days ago

Privacy-focused AI browser with intelligent agents for research, analysis, and workflow automation. Features unified memory, compliance guardrails, and seamless integrations.

Open Source Alternative to:

Browserbase

Midori Browser

Fast, secure, and privacy-focused web browsing

Stars
285
Forks
17
Last commit
7 hours ago

Midori Browser is a lightweight, fast, and secure browser that protects users' privacy, available for Windows, Linux, and Android.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

Cloudmark

Organize and access your bookmarks seamlessly in the cloud

Stars
71
Forks
7
Last commit
9 months ago

Cloud-based bookmark manager that lets you save, categorize, and access your web favorites from any device with smart organization features

Open Source Alternative to:

Pocket

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Ladybird

A truly independent web browser backed by a non-profit

Stars
62,426
Forks
2,945
Last commit
15 hours ago

Ladybird is a new open-source web browser and engine built from scratch, focused on web standards, performance, and user privacy.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

Zen Browser

Privacy-focused browser with powerful customization

Stars
41,529
Forks
1,452
Last commit
18 hours ago

A Firefox-based browser offering enhanced privacy, split views, and extensive customization options for a personalized browsing experience.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

Brave

Fast, private browser that puts you first

Stars
22,244
Forks
3,046
Last commit
13 hours ago

A secure web browser that blocks ads and trackers, protects privacy, and loads pages faster while saving data and battery life.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

Screenity

Free, private screen recording for Chrome

Stars
18,128
Forks
1,458
Last commit
10 days ago

Capture, annotate, and edit screen recordings with no limits or sign-up required. Completely private and open source.

Open Source Alternative to:

Screen Studio

Helium

Privacy-first browser with no ads, trackers, or bloat

Stars
13,696
Forks
298
Last commit
1 day ago

Open-source Chromium-based browser offering best-in-class privacy protection, unbiased ad-blocking, split view, native !bangs, and zero bloat by default.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

LanguageTool

AI-powered grammar checker for 30+ languages

Stars
14,386
Forks
1,502
Last commit
19 hours ago

Check grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors instantly with AI-powered technology. Supports 30+ languages with browser extensions and desktop apps.

Open Source Alternative to:

Grammarly

Harper

Fast grammar checking that respects your privacy

Stars
10,314
Forks
325
Last commit
2 days ago

Open source grammar checker that analyzes your writing quickly while keeping your data completely private and secure on your device.

Open Source Alternative to:

Grammarly

Requestly

Intercept, modify, and debug HTTP(S) requests effortlessly

Stars
6,634
Forks
637
Last commit
3 days ago

A powerful browser extension and desktop app for developers to manipulate network requests, debug APIs, and improve web app testing

Open Source Alternative to:

Postman

Flow

Fast, secure browsing with powerful organization features

Stars
953
Forks
54
Last commit
1 day ago

A modern browser combining minimalist design with smart features like profiles, spaces, and command palette. Full Chrome extension support and privacy-focused browsing.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

Linguist

Privacy-focused translation with offline capabilities

Stars
969
Forks
44
Last commit
27 days ago

Full-featured browser extension for translating web pages, text, and subtitles with offline mode, personal dictionary, and custom translator support.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Translate

Browser Operator

Open-source AI browser for intelligent web automation

Stars
474
Forks
76
Last commit
30 days ago

Privacy-focused AI browser with intelligent agents for research, analysis, and workflow automation. Features unified memory, compliance guardrails, and seamless integrations.

Open Source Alternative to:

Browserbase

Midori Browser

Fast, secure, and privacy-focused web browsing

Stars
285
Forks
17
Last commit
7 hours ago

Midori Browser is a lightweight, fast, and secure browser that protects users' privacy, available for Windows, Linux, and Android.

Open Source Alternative to:

Firefox

Cloudmark

Organize and access your bookmarks seamlessly in the cloud

Stars
71
Forks
7
Last commit
9 months ago

Cloud-based bookmark manager that lets you save, categorize, and access your web favorites from any device with smart organization features

Open Source Alternative to:

Pocket

Open Source Browsers & Extensions

A curated collection of the best open source web browsers and browser extensions enhancing productivity or utility.

Ladybird

Zen Browser

Brave

Screenity

Helium

LanguageTool

Harper

Requestly

Flow

Linguist

Browser Operator

Midori Browser

Cloudmark

Ladybird

Zen Browser

Brave

Screenity

Helium

LanguageTool

Harper

Requestly

Flow

Linguist

Browser Operator

Midori Browser

Cloudmark