Helium Browser 0.10.8.1

Helium is a private, fast, and honest Chromium-based web browser — built for people, with love. It offers the best privacy by default, unbiased ad-blocking, and a clean experience free from bloat and noise. Proudly based on Ungoogled-Chromium, Helium removes Google’s clutter while keeping a fast, efficient development pipeline. With thoughtful touches like native !bangs and split view, Helium is a people-first, fully open-source browser that puts control back in your hands.

Privacy, security, and control come first. Ads, trackers, and third-party cookies are blocked automatically, HTTPS is enforced everywhere, and all Chromium extensions work seamlessly — while Google can’t track your activity. Helium’s 13,000+ offline-ready !bangs let you jump straight to sites or AI tools like ChatGPT instantly. Open-source, people-first, and unbiased, Helium delivers a browsing experience that’s fast, secure, and free from noise, ads, and compromises.

Helium Browser key features:

Performance

• Fast, efficient, and lightweight — built on Chromium’s optimized engine.
• Energy-saving and consistent — stays fast over time without slowing down.
• No bloat — stripped of unnecessary components for maximum speed.
• Minimalist interface — compact, clean, and distraction-free.
• Customizable toolbar — hide elements you don’t need.
• Smooth and stable — no flicker, lag, or animation glitches.
• Comfort-focused experience — intuitive and unobtrusive.

Privacy & Security

• Best privacy by default — blocks ads, trackers, phishing, and third-party cookies.
• Unbiased ad-blocking — powered by community filters and uBlock Origin.
• No telemetry or analytics — zero background web requests on first launch.
• Strict HTTPS enforcement — warns for insecure sites.
• Passkeys supported — modern authentication made simple.
• No built-in password manager or cloud sync — your data stays yours.

Extension Compatibility

• Full Chromium extension support — including MV2 extensions.
• Anonymized Chrome Web Store requests — Google can’t track extension installs.
• Extended MV2 support — maintained for as long as possible.

Smart Features

• Native !bangs — browse faster using 13,000+ offline-ready shortcuts.
• AI integration — use !chatgpt and others directly from the address bar.
• Offline functionality — bangs work without an Internet connection.

Philosophy

• People-first design — open source, transparent, and community-driven.
• No ads, no noise, no bias — privacy and honesty over profit.

Helium Browser 0.10.8.1 changelog:

Helium Windows

• ca3a733 update: helium 0.10.8.1 (#193)
• 3104016 installer: disable user-level install if system install found (#192)

Helium Chromium

• 0df72e2f merge: update to chromium 146.0.7680.177 (#1167)
• c1b2b71c revision: bump to 8
• 6006b195 patches: refresh for chromium 146.0.7680.177
• b2218aab merge: update to chromium 146.0.7680.177
• ecd0ec03 Update to Chromium 146.0.7680.177
• 1d575452 helium/ui/layout: add an option to center the address bar (#871)
• bb25b166 helium/ui: don't antialias rects (#1148)
• 86922fac patches/ublock: compatify generate_file_list script (#1143)
• adc86f32 helium/ui: fill side panel resize area background (#1139)
• 451cb6a1 Bundle hyphenation patterns (#3697)

Download: Helium 64-bit | Portable 64-bit |~100.0 MB (Open Source)
Download: Helium ARM64 | Portable ARM64
Links: Helium Home Page | macOS | Linux | Screenshot

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