Helium Browser

Spec sheet

What it does

Helium is a privacy-first browser that blocks ads, trackers, cookie banners, and third-party cookies by default.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Supported platforms

bothRead 21 Sep 2026 · helium.computer

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · helium.computer

Security

The maker says Helium ships Chromium security updates as soon as possible, enforces HTTPS, supports passkeys, and updates automatically.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Privacy

The browser makes no network requests unless they result from user actions or features explicitly enabled or configured during setup, and browsing data stays on the device.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Support

Users can report issues on GitHub, and the maker asks them to check for duplicate issues first.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Beta availability

The download page says Helium is in beta and offers builds for macOS 13 Ventura or newer, Windows 10 or newer, and several Linux formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Browser engine

chromiumRead 21 Sep 2026 · helium.computer

Browser features

Features include vertical tabs, split view, web app installs, tab groups, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and tab hibernation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Built-in ad blocking

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · helium.computer

Cross-device sync

NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · helium.computer

Customization

It offers four layout options, toolbar customization, color themes, and a Frameless mode.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Extension support

chrome_storeRead 21 Sep 2026 · helium.computer

Extensions and shortcuts

Helium supports Chromium extensions and includes locally processed !bang shortcuts for navigating directly to websites.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Funding and audience

Helium is free for everyone, funded by user contributions, and described as being built for people who want a calmer, more private web.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

More limits

Helium does not yet support data sync or mobile devices, and it has no built-in password manager.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Notable limits

Helium does not support Widevine DRM, so some streaming services and protected media may not play.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Open source

Helium is licensed under GPL-3.0, with some imported content under BSD-3-Clause.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Self-hosting

Helium services can be self-hosted, and users can replace the default service endpoints before any web requests are made.Read 9 Oct 2026 · helium.computer

Plans and prices

Every Helium Browser plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

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