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Midori Browser

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Spec score 8.4 #43 of 154 in Web browsers

What it is

Midori Browser is a free, open-source browser focused on private browsing. It uses the Gecko engine and is listed for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and as an extension. Ad blocking, anti-tracking, Never-Consent, and IA Shield are integrated and active by default. Astian says Midori has zero telemetry by default and does not require an account. Its default search engine, AstianGO, is described as operating without query logging or a user profile. MidoriVPN is included and can be activated from the side panel, where users can choose a server. Midori Center groups controls for tab appearance, the sidebar, workspaces, keyboard shortcuts, privacy, and VPN. The maker says web extensions are supported, including on Android. Astian lists native builds for Windows, Linux, and Android; its Android web app catalog currently has a limited selection of applications. Developers with technical problems can open an issue on the project's GitHub repository. Astian also describes Midori Enterprise for organizations and invites interested teams to contact them.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Midori is a lightweight browser focused on private browsing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Supported platforms
bothRead 23 Sep 2026 · astian.org
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · astian.org
Privacy
The maker says Midori has zero telemetry by default and requires no account.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Support
Astian directs developers with technical problems to open an issue on its GitHub repository.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Android limitation
The Android web app catalog currently offers a limited selection of applications.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Browser engine
Midori is built on Gecko, the engine that powers Firefox.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Built-in ad blocking
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · astian.org
Built-in protection
Ad Blocking, Anti-Tracking, Never-Consent, and IA Shield are integrated and active by default.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Customization
Midori Center brings together tab appearance, sidebar, workspaces, keyboard shortcuts, and privacy and VPN toggles.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Enterprise
Astian describes Midori Enterprise as a secure, privacy-first browser for organizations and invites interested teams to contact them.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Extensions
The maker says Midori supports web extensions, including on Android.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Open source
Midori is open source under the MPL-2.0 license.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Private search
AstianGO is included as the default private search engine, with no query logging or profile, according to the maker.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
Supported builds
The features page lists native builds for Windows, Linux, and Android.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org
VPN
Midori includes MidoriVPN, which users can activate from the side panel and use to choose a server.Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org

Plans and prices

Midori Browser Free Free to download and use · no account required Read 9 Oct 2026 · astian.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free to download and use
  • Privacy protections active by default
  • No account required
  • Includes MidoriVPN
  • Supports web extensions, including on Android

Limits

  • Android web app catalog has a limited selection
  • Native builds listed only for Windows, Linux, and Android

Who it suits

Midori may suit people looking for a browser with privacy protections enabled by default and no account requirement. Its extension support and listed desktop and mobile platforms may also suit users who want the same browser across devices.

Verdict

Midori combines built-in privacy features, a private-search option, and VPN controls in a free browser. The Android web app catalog is limited, and the listed native builds cover Windows, Linux, and Android.

Where Specifiction places it

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