Min

A small, fast open-source browser with a minimal interface and built-in ad blocking.

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Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Min

Min is a lightweight desktop browser built with Electron, designed to stay out of your way. Its interface is a single compact bar that combines search, tabs and commands, and tabs take up less space than in other browsers. Tabs you haven't looked at in a while fade out, a focus mode hides all but the current task, and tasks group tabs so you can switch contexts. It blocks most ads and trackers automatically, with options to block scripts and images. Search shows instant answers from DuckDuckGo as you type, and there is a reading list and full-text history search. It is written in JavaScript and maintained by a small community, so it lacks extension support beyond limited userscripts and lags behind larger browsers on some features. It is free and open source under the Apache licence, and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It suits people who want a simple, distraction-free browser for focused work.

Best for: People who want a minimal, distraction-free desktop browser.

What works

Very clean, compact interface
Built-in ad and tracker blocking
Focus mode and task-based tab groups

Why people leave

No extension support
Small development team
Electron base uses more memory than its look suggests

Top Min alternatives

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1
qutebrowser
Even more minimal, keyboard-driven interface for power users.
66.5
2
Zen Browser
Calm, compact design with full Firefox extension support.
62.6
3
Helium
Minimal Chromium build with extensions and uBlock Origin.
59.6
4
Falkon
Lightweight Qt browser with a built-in ad blocker.
57.2

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Min: common questions

Is Min free?

Yes. Min is free, open-source software.

Is Min open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at minbrowser/min.

What platforms does Min run on?

Min is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Min?

The highest-ranked Min alternatives right now are qutebrowser, Zen Browser and Helium. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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