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helium-browser · v0.16.2.1 • auto-updates
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Chromium-based web browser
brew install --cask helium-browser 1.7K
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v0.16.2.12d ago0.15.7.1→0.16.2.1
7d ago0.15.6.1→0.15.7.1
11d ago0.15.5.1→0.15.6.1
15d ago0.15.4.1→0.15.5.1
19d ago0.15.3.1→0.15.4.1
23d ago0.15.2.1→0.15.3.1
25d ago0.15.1.1→0.15.2.1
1mo ago0.14.9.1→0.15.1.1
1mo ago0.14.8.1→0.14.9.1
1mo ago0.14.7.1→0.14.8.1
+ 22 older versions
Review
Mar 10, 2026Helium is a Chromium-based, open-source web browser built for macOS, offering a modern and customizable browsing experience. It benefits users seeking an alternative to mainstream browsers with active development and community contributions.
Helium provides a web browsing experience similar to Chrome and Edge but with open-source transparency.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, evidenced by recent commits and a responsive community.
Community: Community sentiment is mixed but shows interest, with significant mentions on Hacker News and relevant discussions on Reddit.
Pros
- + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license, promoting transparency and community contributions.
- + Built on Chromium, ensuring compatibility with web standards and extensions.
- + Active development and responsive community support.
Cons
- - GPL-3.0 license may be less preferred by some users compared to permissive licenses.
- - Lacks unique features beyond standard Chromium functionality.
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown