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A lightweight, privacy-focused desktop web browser for Linux, macOS and Windows, built on the Gecko engine from Firefox.

Open-source alternative to:Google ChromeMicrosoft Edge

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What is it?

Midori is a desktop web browser that emphasizes lightness and user privacy. It was originally based on WebKit and has since moved to the Gecko engine used by Mozilla Firefox, with the engine source included in the repository under engine/.

The browser ships with privacy-oriented defaults and a built-in protection extension, along with workspace management and a customized new-tab page. It is compatible with Firefox WebExtensions, so existing Firefox add-ons can be used.

The repository contains the full build system for Midori, with npm scripts that wrap the Firefox build tooling for Linux x86_64 and ARM64, macOS, and cross-compiled Windows targets. Debian and Ubuntu users can install prebuilt packages from an apt repository.

Key features

  • 01Privacy-oriented defaults with a built-in protection extension.
  • 02Workspace management and a customized new-tab page.
  • 03Compatibility with Firefox WebExtensions.
  • 04Builds for Linux, macOS, and Windows, including ARM64 targets.
  • 05Apt repository packages for Debian and Ubuntu.

Use cases

  • Using a privacy-focused browser as a daily driver on Linux, macOS or Windows.
  • Running Firefox extensions in a browser with different default privacy settings.
  • Building a custom-branded browser from the Firefox-derived codebase.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Add the Midori apt repository and signing key as shown in the README

  2. 2

    Refresh the package list

    sudo apt update
  3. 3

    Install Midori on Debian or Ubuntu

    sudo apt install midori
  4. 4

    On other platforms, download the installer from the Midori website

Things to know

  • The apt install path is documented only for Debian and Ubuntu; other platforms need the website installer.
  • Building from source needs at least 50 GB of free disk space and 16 GB of RAM is recommended.
  • The README states that a native Windows development environment is not documented or maintained.

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Privacy & local-first toolsDesktop GUI apps & toolkits

Topics

#browser#privacy#firefox-fork#gecko#desktop-app#web-browser#firefox-based#firefox-browser#midori-browser#web

FAQ

What is midori-desktop?
A lightweight, privacy-focused desktop web browser for Linux, macOS and Windows, built on the Gecko engine from Firefox. Midori is a desktop web browser that emphasizes lightness and user privacy. It was originally based on WebKit and has since moved to the Gecko engine used by Mozilla Firefox, with the engine source included in the repository under engine/.
Is midori-desktop free to use? What license does it have?
midori-desktop is open source under the MPL-2.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is midori-desktop still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to midori-desktop was on Oct 23, 2026.
What can I use midori-desktop for?
Using a privacy-focused browser as a daily driver on Linux, macOS or Windows. Running Firefox extensions in a browser with different default privacy settings. Building a custom-branded browser from the Firefox-derived codebase.
How do I install midori-desktop?
Add the Midori apt repository and signing key as shown in the README Refresh the package list: sudo apt update Install Midori on Debian or Ubuntu: sudo apt install midori On other platforms, download the installer from the Midori website
Where can I get midori-desktop?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop

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