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Chromium
chromium · vlatest
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Free and open-source web browser
brew install --cask chromium Conflicts with: ungoogled-chromium
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (BSD-3-Clause) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Chromium is the open-source foundation for many modern browsers, offering flexibility and customization. It benefits web developers, privacy-focused users, and those seeking a lightweight browsing experience.
Chromium functions as a web browser, enabling users to access and interact with internet content.
Maturity: The project is highly mature with a large, active community and frequent updates.
Community: Community sentiment is mixed, with concerns about privacy changes and compatibility issues, alongside positive uses in creating alternative browsers.
Pros
- + Open-source foundation with extensive community support
- + Highly customizable and adaptable for various use cases
- + Regular updates and active development
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature requiring manual checks
- - Compatibility issues with older software like macOS Big Sur
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