Ladybird

Spec sheet

Product

Ladybird is an independent web browser with a new engine built from scratch and based on web standards.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Intended users

The first alpha is aimed at developers and early adopters.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Supported platforms

bothRead 19 Sep 2026 · ladybird.org

Free plan

YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · ladybird.org

Integrations

Ladybird reports video playback on Twitch and YouTube and image pasting into editable web page content.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Security

The project describes process isolation, validation of messages from renderers, and restricted system access for processes as parts of its security model.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Privacy

Ladybird says it does not monetize users and reports that private browsing routes cookies, storage, history, caches, downloads, and address bar suggestions by privacy.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Support

The project invites bug reports, website testing, security reports, and technical feedback, and links to a Discord community chat.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Headquarters

The organization lists its address as 2261 Market Street STE 10029, San Francisco, CA 94114-1612.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Founded

2024Read 28 Sep 2026 · ladybird.org

Maker

The maker is the Ladybird Browser Initiative, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Browser engine

otherRead 19 Sep 2026 · ladybird.org

Built-in ad blocking

YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · ladybird.org

Content blocking

Users can choose downloadable filter lists such as EasyList, add a list URL, and enable automatic updates.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Crash reports

Crash reports are saved locally and contain no browsing data or local file paths; users choose whether to send a report to the service.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Development status

Ladybird is in active development, with its first alpha targeted for 2026 on Linux and macOS.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Features

Recent project updates describe browser profiles, session restore, browsing history, downloads, DevTools storage inspection, JavaScript debugging, and video playback.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Funding

The project says it is funded entirely by donations and sponsorships, with no search deals, data collection, or ads.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Media

On macOS, video playback uses VideoToolbox hardware decoding for H.264, HEVC, VP9, and AV1, using hardware acceleration where available.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Open source

Ladybird is open source, and the project provides instructions for cloning and running it locally.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Organization

The Ladybird Browser Initiative is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing and promoting the Ladybird web browser.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Platform limits

The project says Windows support is planned for a later stage and mobile platforms are not a current focus.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Privacy and monetization

Ladybird says it has no default search deals, crypto tokens, or other forms of user monetization.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Security review

Ladybird worked with Trail of Bits security engineers in September 2026 and says the work identified security issues and left a security backlog.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ladybird.org

Where Specifiction places it

• Web browsers#136 of 1547.3