Helium for Mac

Helium is a fast, lightweight, and privacy-first web browser designed for users who want the power of Chromium without unnecessary bloat, aggressive telemetry, or intrusive ads. Built on open-source technology, Helium strips away background requests, tracking scripts, and unwanted pop-ups out of the box so you can focus purely on the web. Unlike traditional Chromium browsers that collect usage data or push integrated AI assistants, Helium puts privacy and simplicity first. It features built-in ad and tracker blocking, anonymized extension installs, customizable layouts, and efficient resource handling to keep your Mac running cool and fast.

Key Features

• Privacy by Default — Blocks ads, invasive tracking scripts, third-party cookies, and cookie banners automatically on first launch—no additional extensions or complex setups required.
• Zero Telemetry — Generates no background network requests on launch and collects zero personal data, browsing history, or usage analytics.
• Full Extension Compatibility — Supports the complete ecosystem of Chrome Web Store extensions while anonymizing your download requests to protect your privacy.
• Minimalist & Customizable Interface — Choose from four layout modes (including Frameless and Vertical Tabs), customize color themes, or set up custom toolbar layouts to fit your preferred workflow.
• Speedy Direct Navigation (!bangs) — Navigate directly to thousands of websites using over 13,000 built-in !bang shortcuts straight from the address bar, bypassing search engine results pages entirely.
• Built-in Multitasking Tools — Includes native split-view tab management, quick link-copying shortcuts, MRU (Most Recently Used) tab switching, and tab hibernating to save memory and battery life.
• Fully Open-Source — transparent, community-vetted code based on open-source Chromium, giving you complete visibility over what runs on your Mac.