Helium

With Helium you can surf to the browser with built-in ad blocking, vertical tabs and less background traffic.

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Version 0.18.1.1 (Windows) · Open source · Windows · macOS · Linux

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Helium is a Chromy-based browser. You get the recognizable operation with tabs, bookmarks and extensions, while the creators make other choices around ads and background connections. uBlock Origin is built in so you can block advertisements and well-known trackers directly. You can make exceptions per website if a page does not work properly.

You can view tabs vertically and open page previews next to each other with split view. This is useful if you compare information or want to consult a second page while writing. With so-called bangs you send a search directly to a selected search service. The translation of such an abbreviation is done locally; the final search of course goes to the search engine.

Helium is another beta. You should therefore take into account changes and errors that you prefer not to encounter with a browser for daily work. There are official releases for Windows, macOS and Linux. The version number below is part of the Windows release; the packages for other systems may have another last digit group.

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Differences between Helium and Brave, Firefox
SoftwareWhat can it do?Platform and licence
HeliumYou are viewing this app With Helium you can surf to the browser with built-in ad blocking, vertical tabs and less background traffic. Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source
BraveView this alternative You want built-in ad blocking in an established Chromium browser. Windows, macOS, LinuxMPL-2.0 and other open-source licences
FirefoxView this alternative You are looking for another browser engine with your own privacy settings. Windows, macOS, LinuxMPL-2.0

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Who is it for?

You want a Chromium browser with built-in blocking and you will find it no problem to use a browser in development. A second browser is wise for a workplace where every website has to work without any problems.

Getting started

Open the official download page and choose your operating system. Install the package provided and check after the first start the update settings and the selected search engine.

Privacy

Helium limits unsolicited background traffic and blocks many ads and trackers. Websites and search services will still receive the data needed to process your request. Blocking doesn't make your connection anonymous.

Good to know

Beta may give unexpected problems Website features may fail due to blocking Version numbers vary by platform

Please note

The browser is a beta. Check important websites and keep your bookmarks available outside the browser. Strict blocking can stop parts of a website.

Advantages

  • uBlock Origin is built in Vertical tabs and split view Official packages for three desktop platforms

Things to consider

  • Beta can cause unexpected problems Website functions may fail due to blocking Version numbers vary by platform

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Version history

0.18.1.1 (Windows)

The Windows release has been updated to Helium 0.18.1.1.

  • The Windows package uses the new Helium 0.18.1.1 base.
  • This package release does not contain a separate function list. The version number concerns the Windows build.
0.17.2.2

The Windows release 0.17.2.2 adjusts the packaging and signature of the installation files.

  • The Windows release 0.17.2.2 adjusts the packaging and signature of the installation files.
  • The construction procedure for Windows has been modified. This maintenance release does not introduce a separately announced large browser function.
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Our verdict

Helium is interesting if you want to combine the compatibility of chromium with clear choices around advertisements and background connections. Especially the built-in blocking saves settings afterwards. The beta status does weigh heavily: first use the browser next to your current browser and check your bank, video services and working portals. So you can see whether the privacy choices fit your usage before you completely switch. For those who want to browse carefree, an established stable browser is easier for the time being.

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