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K-Meleon

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Spec sheet

Product
K-Meleon is a lightweight web browser built primarily for Microsoft Windows (Win32).Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleonbrowser.org
Supported platforms
desktopRead 21 Sep 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Support
The official site directs users to documentation, a FAQ, tutorials, and the K-Meleon forum for information and support.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleonbrowser.org
License
The official site describes K-Meleon as free and open source under the GNU General Public License.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleonbrowser.org
Browser engine
geckoRead 21 Sep 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Built-in ad blocking
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Cookie settings
The manual describes three cookie acceptance settings: accept all cookies, accept site cookies, or reject cookies.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Customization
The browser manual says users can modify the interface by adding or removing menu items through preferences.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Design
The manual describes the browser as small and easy to use and configure, with extra functionality added through plugins where possible.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Encryption indicator
The manual says SSL is enabled automatically on encrypted sites and a lock icon indicates encryption status.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Intended audience
The manual presents K-Meleon as an option for people seeking a lighter browser, including on Windows computers near or below Mozilla's minimum requirements.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Open source
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Plugins and add-ons
The official site points users to plugins and macros that extend the browser's functionality.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleonbrowser.org
Privacy controls
The manual lists browser identification, cookie controls, and SSL among K-Meleon's privacy features.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Rendering engine
The manual says K-Meleon embeds the Gecko rendering engine using Mozilla MfcEmbed components.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleon.sourceforge.net
Stable release listed
The official site lists K-Meleon 75.1, dated 2015-09-19, as its latest stable release and says it is based on Mozilla ESR 31.8.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleonbrowser.org

Plans and prices

K-Meleon Free Windows (Win32) Read 12 Oct 2026 · kmeleonbrowser.org

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