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helium-browser · v0.19.4.1 • auto-updates
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Chromium-based web browser
brew install --cask helium-browser 1.4K
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v0.19.4.11d ago0.19.3.1→0.19.4.1
3d ago0.19.2.1→0.19.3.1
9d ago0.18.3.1→0.19.2.1
14d ago0.18.2.1→0.18.3.1
17d ago0.18.1.1→0.18.2.1
24d ago0.17.2.1→0.18.1.1
29d ago0.17.1.1→0.17.2.1
1mo ago0.17.0.1→0.17.1.1
1mo ago0.16.6.1→0.17.0.1
1mo ago0.16.5.1→0.16.6.1
+ 35 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