GNOME Web

Spec sheet

Purpose

Web is a browser for GNOME with a simple interface designed to keep focus on web pages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Supported platforms

desktopRead 21 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Support

The app page links to online help, an issue tracker, and the app community for help and discussion.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Browser engine

webkitRead 21 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Browsing

Web offers a simple way to browse the internet and displays pages with the speed and accuracy of other popular browsers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.gnome.org

Built-in ad blocking

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Customization

Users can apply custom CSS to change the look of web pages, including font size or color scheme.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.gnome.org

Distribution

GNOME's app page directs users to install the latest version from Flathub.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Latest release

The app page lists version 51.1, released September 24, 2026.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Mouse gestures

Web supports mouse gestures for navigating backward or forward, creating or closing tabs, and reloading a page; gestures require a middle mouse button.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.gnome.org

Open source

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Passwords

Web can ask to remember website login details, and users can turn password remembering off in Preferences.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.gnome.org

Privacy limit

The help page says incognito mode does not stop websites from tracking browsing activity.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.gnome.org

Private browsing

Private browsing limits access to browsing information on the computer and does not log into websites or save session information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.gnome.org

Proxy

Web can use a proxy server configured through the GNOME Network settings panel.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.gnome.org

Tracking protection

advancedRead 21 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Web apps

Users can save webpages as Web Apps that launch from the Activities overview in a window without the address bar or menus.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.gnome.org

Plans and prices

Every GNOME Web plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Web browsers#63 of 1548.1