that must suck 🥱

global privacy control is now available in the latest version of helium, along with useful guidance on privacy signals

recently added to the helium browser: - opt-in crash reporting, with a prompt after a crash and optional automatic reporting in settings - fingerprinting protection settings and explainers. (1/6)

helium still supports mv2 extensions btw

we published the first blog post on our new website, highlighting our efforts to ensure that helium is transparent, open, and people-first we believe transparency is paramount for projects like helium, and encourage others to do the same https://helium.computer/blog/transparency

Transparency efforts behind the Helium Browser · Helium Blog

What we do to ensure Helium is truly transparent, open, and people-first.

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we released the brand new landing page for helium, fully up-to-date and packed with fresh info go check it out https://helium.computer/ :D

Helium Browser

Helium is a privacy-first browser that blocks ads and trackers by default, has a clean, minimal interface, and puts you in control. No bloat, no noise, no interruptions. Just a better browser.

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This account can now be found on the fediverse at @heliumbrowser.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy

native selection translation is now available in helium on macOS it uses apple's translation service, which can be used offline if you download the models in system settings

long time no posting, here's some of the stuff we released in helium recently: - customizable keyboard shortcuts on all platforms - automatic updates on windows - frameless mode (previously zen mode), with floating sidebar, is now out of beta and included in settings by default - improved (1/6)

new this week in helium: - web content frame with concentric rounded corners that dynamically adjust based on the adjacent surface across all platforms - a whole lot of zen mode UX and stability improvements that make it a joy to use, including new options to pin the sidebar or the top bar. (1/5)

and with today's update, you can now position vertical tabs on the right side! we also made a few improvements based on your feedback, including saving the sidebar width and collapse preferences across sessions

helium just got experimental vertical tabs! now you can choose between three browser layouts: classic, compact, and vertical :) http://helium.computer

great browser choice at 12:11

here’s your helium wrapped for 2025: hours spent browsing: we don’t know most popular websites: we don’t know total number of users: we don’t know

just saying QT: https://twitter.com/i/status/2001122694679683142

just a reminder that if you have a bug report or a feature request, please file it on github, but check whether there’s an existing copy beforehand. this makes issue tracking a lot easier for us. thank you!

we’ve updated our terms and privacy policy to accommodate for the new donation page: https://helium.computer/donate we also published both legal documents in a public repo for full transparency and revision history

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Support and accelerate the development of Helium.

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new twitter handle, same good web browser now @heliumbrowser, it just makes sense

Meet Helium: the web browser that respects your choices, your privacy, and your time. Without any ads or other noise. Fully open source and people-first. Available now in public beta on macOS, Linux, and Windows: https://helium.computer/ :)

Helium Browser

The web browser made for people, with love. Best privacy by default, unbiased ad-blocking, no bloat and no noise. Fully open source.

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many new ways to make your browser feel "just right" dropped in helium today: - centered address bar - minimal address bar - new dynamic layout - improvements to vertical layout - and experimental zen/frameless mode (flagged, bit buggy, but cool!) http://helium.computer