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ungoogled-chromium alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave ungoogled-chromium: no sync and awkward extension installs, and updates usually manual or via package manager. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ungoogled-chromium, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Brave currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Brave logoBraveOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 577.6
2Helium logoHeliumOpen sourceYesmacOS, Windows, Linux5 of 566.5
3Chromium logoChromiumOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 359.6
4Cromite logoCromiteOpen sourceYesAndroid, Windows, Linux3 of 357.2
5LibreWolf logoLibreWolfOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 455.3
  1. Brave logo

    1. BraveTop pick

    Best for: People who want Chrome compatibility with ads and trackers blocked by default

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    77.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from ungoogled-chromium

    Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates.

    Pros

    • Strong ad and tracker blocking without extensions
    • Runs Chrome extensions
    • Free AI assistant with no account needed

    Cons

    • Crypto wallet and rewards features feel out of place to many
    • Some Brave services are upsold in the interface
    • Still depends on Google's Chromium engine
    Visit Brave Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Brave a good ungoogled-chromium alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Ad blocking
    Built in (Shields)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Engine
    Chromium
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Leo, free with a premium tier
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Linux, macOS, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Helium logo

    2. Helium

    Best for: People who want a clean, private Chromium browser without Brave's extras

    Open sourcemacOS, Windows, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from ungoogled-chromium

    Built on ungoogled-chromium with auto-updates and uBlock Origin.

    Pros

    • uBlock Origin built in
    • No telemetry or sponsored content
    • Supports all Chrome extensions with auto-updates

    Cons

    • Still in beta
    • No sync or mobile app
    • Small, young project
    Visit Helium Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Helium a good ungoogled-chromium alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Open source
    Yes, all components
    Checked Oct 25, 2026helium.computer(opens source in a new tab)
    Extensions
    All Chromium extensions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026helium.computer(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026helium.computer(opens source in a new tab)
    Release stage
    Beta
    Checked Oct 25, 2026helium.computer(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Chromium logo

    3. Chromium

    Best for: Linux users and developers who want an unbranded, open-source Chrome

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from ungoogled-chromium

    The unmodified upstream project, packaged by most Linux distributions.

    Pros

    • Open-source base of most modern browsers
    • Close to Chrome without Google branding
    • Packaged by most Linux distributions

    Cons

    • Official snapshot builds don't auto-update
    • Some codecs and features missing compared with Chrome
    • Still sends some requests to Google services
    Visit Chromium Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Chromium a good ungoogled-chromium alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chromium.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Auto-update
    No, for official snapshot builds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chromium.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Snapshot platforms
    Mac, Windows, Linux, ChromiumOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chromium.org(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Cromite logo

    4. Cromite

    Best for: Privacy-minded Android users who want Chromium with ad blocking built in

    Open sourceAndroid, Windows, Linux

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from ungoogled-chromium

    Privacy-patched Chromium with ad blocking, including on Android.

    Pros

    • Built-in ad blocker on Android
    • Extensive privacy and anti-fingerprinting patches
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Not in the Play Store; manual or F-Droid repo updates
    • No sync
    • Small maintainer team
    Visit Cromite Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cromite a good ungoogled-chromium alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Licence
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Origin
    Fork of Bromite
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Project status
    Active
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. LibreWolf logo

    5. LibreWolf

    Best for: Privacy-conscious users who want a pre-hardened Firefox

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ungoogled-chromium

    Hardened, no-telemetry browser on the Firefox engine instead.

    Pros

    • No telemetry or sponsored content
    • uBlock Origin included
    • Strong privacy defaults without manual tweaking

    Cons

    • Strict defaults can break some sites and logins
    • DRM streaming off until you enable it
    • No mobile app
    Visit LibreWolf Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LibreWolf a good ungoogled-chromium alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Based on
    Firefox
    Checked Oct 25, 2026librewolf.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Ad blocker
    uBlock Origin included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026librewolf.net(opens source in a new tab)
    DRM
    Disabled by default
    Checked Oct 25, 2026librewolf.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Linux, macOS, OpenBSD
    Checked Oct 25, 2026librewolf.net(opens source in a new tab)

The best ungoogled-chromium alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Brave logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for most people

Brave

Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates.

Helium logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for a free option

Helium

Built on ungoogled-chromium with auto-updates and uBlock Origin.

Chromium logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for open source

Chromium

The unmodified upstream project, packaged by most Linux distributions.

LibreWolf logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for Mac

LibreWolf

Hardened, no-telemetry browser on the Firefox engine instead.

Cromite logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for Windows

Cromite

Privacy-patched Chromium with ad blocking, including on Android.

Brave logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for Linux

Brave

Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates.

Brave logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for iPhone and Android

Brave

Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates.

ungoogled-chromium alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ungoogled-chromium?

Brave ranks first right now. Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates. Helium and Chromium follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to ungoogled-chromium?

Yes. Brave (open source), Helium (open source), Chromium (open source) and Cromite (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to ungoogled-chromium?

Yes: Brave, Helium, Chromium and Cromite, plus 1 more in the list above.

Which ungoogled-chromium alternatives work on Linux?

Brave, Helium, Chromium, Cromite and LibreWolf run on Linux.

Why do people switch from ungoogled-chromium?

The complaints we hear most: no sync and awkward extension installs; updates usually manual or via package manager; builds come from community contributors.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ungoogled-chromium, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.