GNOME Web alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave GNOME Web: some sites render or perform poorly on WebKitGTK, and limited extension support. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GNOME Web, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Firefox currently ranks first.
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Best GNOME Web alternative for most people
FirefoxDefault on many Linux distributions, with better site compatibility.
Best GNOME Web alternative for a free option
FalkonKDE's lightweight browser, using a Chromium-based engine.
Best GNOME Web alternative for open source
ChromiumOpen-source Chromium packaged by most distributions.
Best GNOME Web alternative for Mac
LibreWolfPrivacy-hardened Firefox available as Linux packages and Flatpak.
Best GNOME Web alternative for Windows
FirefoxDefault on many Linux distributions, with better site compatibility.
Best GNOME Web alternative for Linux
FirefoxDefault on many Linux distributions, with better site compatibility.
Best GNOME Web alternative for iPhone and Android
FirefoxDefault on many Linux distributions, with better site compatibility.
GNOME Web alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to GNOME Web?
Firefox ranks first right now. Default on many Linux distributions, with better site compatibility. Falkon and Chromium follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to GNOME Web?
Yes. Firefox (open source), Falkon (open source), Chromium (open source) and LibreWolf (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to GNOME Web?
Yes: Firefox, Falkon, Chromium and LibreWolf.
Which GNOME Web alternatives work on Linux?
Firefox, Falkon, Chromium and LibreWolf run on Linux.
Why do people switch from GNOME Web?
The complaints we hear most: some sites render or perform poorly on WebKitGTK; limited extension support; linux only.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GNOME Web, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.