Helium Browser 0.11.3.2

Helium is a fast, private Ungoogled-Chromium browser with built-in ad-blocking, no telemetry, full extension support, and 13,000+ offline !bangs.

Razvan Serea News Reporter Neowin · Apr 18, 2026 17:04 EDT with 0 comments

Helium Browser

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 0.11.3.2 changelog:

69c87d60 utils/clone: clone latest depot_tools instead of relying on DEPS (#1387)
603b96d4 revision: bump to 3 (#1384)
9b214c03 helium/layout/vertical: remove leftover tab context menu option (#1383)
e24bdcf9 helium/ui/layout: restore tab strip NTB in compact layout (#1382)
376aa157 merge: update to chromium 147.0.7727.101 (#1379)
6c96742f patches: refresh for chromium 147.0.7727.101
2350d3e6 merge: update ungoogled-chromium to 147.0.7727.101
9805b326 Update to Chromium 147.0.7727.101
33f864e2 Fix search bar on new tab page for downstream disable-ai.patch users (#3729)