Midori

You use an alternate Astian browser, with tabs, search features and a custom privacy setting.

Developer Astian

Version 11.9.1 · Open source · Windows · macOS · Linux

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Midori is a browser by Astian. The current desktop line differs from the former Midori editions: you should therefore not automatically apply old discussions about the browser engine used to this version. You can use the browser for your daily websites and manage bookmarks.

When switching, check which search engine is active and which online Astian services you want to use. An alternative browser may give you other default settings, but your existing accounts and websites will continue to maintain their own privacy conditions.

Which software suits you?

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With a less common browser, support for your daily websites is an important selection point. Compare the browser engine, operating system and operation. A preference for keyboard control or a classic interface is something other than maximum compatibility with Chrome extensions.

Differences between Midori and Orion Browser, qutebrowser, GNOME Web, Falkon
Software	What can it do?	Platform and licence
MidoriYou are viewing this app	You get a browser that focuses on privacy and daily browsing. Check by platform which version and browser functions are available.	Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source
Orion BrowserView this alternative	You use a WebKit browser for Apple devices with support for many Chrome and Firefox extensions. Check the operation of the extensions that are essential for you.	macOSFree to use
qutebrowserView this alternative	You operate a large part of your browser with the keyboard and configure keyboard shortcuts and behavior. You have to learn how to navigate.	Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source
GNOME WebView this alternative	You get a compact GNOME browser based on WebKitGTK. Integration with your Linux desktop is more central than a large set of additional features.	LinuxOpen source
FalkonView this alternative	You use a QtWebEngine-based browser with bookmarks and built-in ad blocking. The connection to a Qt desktop can be considered in your choice.	LinuxOpen source

Choose an alternative to explore its features, system requirements and download options.

Who is it for?

You want to try out a less known browser and are willing to check the settings and compatibility yourself.

Getting started

Use Astian's current download page and choose the version for your operating system. Then check search engine, privacy settings and update facility.

Privacy

View the selected search engine and optional online services. Another browser name does not change which data you leave with logged-in websites.

Good to know

Packages of the same name may contain older Midori generations with other providers.

Please note

Use Astian's current desktop release. Old Midori packages from other distributions may have been built on a different code base.

Advantages

Alternative outside the largest browser brands Custom settings and service choices Open desktop browser development

Things to consider

Old and new Midori expenditures vary considerably Smaller ecosystem for support Check compatibility of your fixed websites

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Official download page

Provider’s website · astian.org

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Version history

11.9.1 20 Jul 2026

You get desktop version 11.9.1 from Midori.

This is the issue 11.9.1 of the current desktop line. No separate list of user-oriented changes was published during this release; therefore, no new features are attributed to this update.

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Our verdict

Midori is especially an option if you want to compare different browsers and don't want to stay with the most famous names. The most important review is here in your daily usage: open up your fixed websites well, get updates on time and do you like the default settings?

With this browser we would pay extra attention to the exact origin of the installation file. Under the same name there are older publications that are technically different. Choose the current Astian line and only take bookmarks first. This allows you to keep a switch clear and you can continue using your existing browser if a website doesn't fit properly.