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Iridium Browser

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Purpose
Iridium is a Chromium-based browser that modifies Chromium to enhance user privacy and security.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Supported platforms
desktopRead 19 Sep 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Support
The project directs users to its GitLab bug tracker for issues and questions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Headquarters
Cologne, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Builds
The project says its builds are reproducible and its modifications auditable.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Data transmission
Automatic transmission of partial queries, keywords, and metrics to central services is prevented unless the user approves it.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Default search
Qwant is the default search engine, and users can choose another search engine.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Distribution
The downloads page says Iridium is available only as source code tarballs and encourages maintainers to build packages.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Extensions
Extension updates are manual, the extensions panel is partly nonfunctional, and some extensions may not work due to privacy and security settings.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Google sign-in
Google sign-in does not work out of the box because Iridium does not ship with the required Google API key, client ID, or client secret.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Manual updates
Iridium does not install updates automatically; users must download and install the latest build manually.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Media support
Iridium does not include every Chrome audio and video codec or extension; Widevine-dependent services will not work.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Mobile availability
Iridium is not available for Android, iOS, or other mobile operating systems.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Open source
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Organization deployment
The project describes MSI-based installation as an example of deployment across an organization.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Safe Browsing
Google Safe Browsing is enabled by default and can be disabled in the browser settings.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Security settings
Iridium says its privacy enhancements enforce strict security while preserving compatibility.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de
Source transparency
The project provides a public Git repository and says the complete source code is available.Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de

Plans and prices

Iridium Browser Free No price stated · available as source code tarballs Read 9 Oct 2026 · iridiumbrowser.de

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