KDE web browser built on QtWebEngine with a focus on privacy, security, and customization
Repository activity
- Stars470
- Forks69
- Open Issues0
License
GPL-3.0
Languages
- C++
- CMake
- HTML
About Falkon
Falkon is a cross-platform web browser from the KDE project, built for everyday browsing on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It renders pages with the QtWebEngine engine, which is based on Chromium.
Falkon focuses on privacy, security, and customization. It gives users a lightweight browser that fits into the KDE desktop while staying usable on its own.
Falkon is free and open source, licensed under the GPL-3.0 and maintained within the KDE ecosystem. Builds are published on the Falkon website for all supported platforms.
Key features
- QtWebEngine rendering, based on Chromium
- Privacy and security focused
- Customizable browsing experience
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Details
- First released
- 2017
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux
- Engine
- QtWebEngine (Chromium-based)
- Focus
- Privacy · Security · Customization
- Organization
- KDE
- Pricing
- Free