Best Linux Web Browser in 2026 – Firefox, Chrome, Brave & More Compared

Linux World Published on : April 23, 2026

Which is the Best Linux Web Browser?

The best Linux web browser in 2026 is Firefox for most users. It’s open-source, preinstalled on major distros, uses 1.1 GB RAM with 20 tabs, and offers 50,000+ extensions. For speed, choose Chrome/Chromium. For privacy, choose Brave. For anonymity, choose Tor Browser. For lightweight systems, choose Midori or Falkon. Best for customization, go with Vivaldi.

Your ideal choice depends on your needs, like hardware, privacy, and workflow.

Why Your Browser Choice Matters on Linux?

Linux has long been the best platform for developers, system administrators, privacy advocates, and power users. With an expanding desktop user base, the browser you pick on Linux directly impacts your productivity, security, and system performance, as it gives you the freedom to install any browser virtually, but you need to analyze well and make an informed choice. The Linux browser ecosystem is diverse, and choosing the best Linux web browser depends on your priorities, speed, privacy, customization, and resource usage.

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Top Linux web browsers comparison Table

Use this table to instantly identify which browser fits your needs before diving into the detailed reviews below.

Browser	Engine	Open Source	Speed	Best For	Ideal User
Firefox	Gecko	Yes	Fast	Privacy & balance	All-round users
Google Chrome	Blink	No	Fastest	Speed & compatibility	Web app users
Chromium	Blink	Yes	Very Fast	Open-source Chrome alt	Developers
Brave	Blink	Yes	Fast	Privacy-first	Privacy users
Vivaldi	Blink	No	Fast	Customization	Power users
Opera / GX	Blink	No	Fast	Gaming & features	Gamers
Midori	WebKit	Yes	Light	Low-end PCs	Minimal setups
Falkon	QtWebEngine	Yes	Light	KDE lightweight	KDE users
Tor Browser	Gecko	Yes	Slower	Anonymity	Journalists/activists
GNOME Web	WebKitGTK	Yes	Moderate	Native GNOME	GNOME desktop users
Microsoft Edge	Blink	No	Very Fast	AI-integrated browsing	Enterprise & Windows migrants
Floorp	Gecko	Yes	Competitive	Firefox with more control	Customization + privacy seekers

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Top 10 Best Linux Web Browsers

1. Firefox – Best Overall Linux Web Browser

Best For: All-round daily browsing | Privacy-conscious users | Developers | Users who want open-source and customization

Firefox is the best all-around Linux browser in 2026, offering open-source code, built-in Enhanced Tracking Protection, 50,000+ extensions, and 1.1 GB RAM usage with 20 tabs, less than any other full-featured browser tested.

Firefox’s recent Quantum engine updates mean it is now competitive with Chromium-based browsers in most benchmarks, while using noticeably less CPU and RAM under heavy multi-tab workloads. Firefox ESR (Extended Support Release) is particularly popular among enterprise users and those running older hardware.

Pros	100% open-source  Over 50,000 extensions via addons.mozilla.org  Multi-container tabs for session isolation  Excellent DevTools for web developers  Preinstalled on most major Linux distributions  Firefox Sync works across devices without a Google account
Cons	Occasional compatibility gaps with some Google Workspace features  Mozilla’s revenue model relies heavily on Google search deals

2. Google Chrome – Best for Speed & Web App Compatibility

Best For: Users who need maximum JavaScript speed | Heavy Google Workspace users | Those who value the largest extension ecosystem

Google Chrome remains the fastest browser in JavaScript-heavy benchmark tests, powered by Google’s V8 engine, which also drives Node.js. For users who live inside Google’s ecosystem (Docs, Sheets, Meet, Gmail), Chrome offers the most seamless experience with the tightest feature parity, with 77.4% market share.

The trade-off is well-documented: Chrome is not open-source, consumes significant RAM, and Google’s data collection practices remain a concern for privacy-focused Linux users. Chrome’s DEB and RPM packages are officially maintained by Google and receive timely security patches.

Pros	Fastest JavaScript engine (V8) – top benchmark scores  Best compatibility with modern web apps and PWAs  Largest extension ecosystem (shared with all Chromium browsers)  Seamless Google account sync across devices  Frequent security updates from Google
Cons	Highest RAM usage of all browsers reviewed  Closed source; collects significant user telemetry

3. Chromium – Best Open-Source Chrome Alternative

Best For: Developers who want Chrome speed without Google tracking | Distro packagers | Open-source purists

Chromium is the open-source foundation on which Google Chrome is built. Strip away Google’s proprietary additions, the sync services, crash reporting, and closed codecs, and you get Chromium: nearly as fast as Chrome, fully open-source, and available directly from most Linux distribution repositories.

For developers, Chromium is invaluable. It shares Chrome’s DevTools, rendering engine, and extension support, making it the ideal tool for testing web applications without contributing data to Google. The main limitation is missing support for proprietary media codecs (H.264, AAC) out of the box, though distributions like Ubuntu ship patched versions with codec support.

Pros	Fully open-source   Near-identical speed to Chrome without Google telemetry  Supports all Chrome extensions  Ideal for web development and testing
Cons	Missing proprietary codecs (H.264, AAC) in base build  Update cadence slower than Chrome in some distros

4. Brave – Best Privacy Browser for Linux

Best For: Users who prioritize privacy above all else | Those who want no-configuration ad blocking | Crypto-curious users

Brave has grown into one of the most popular Linux browsers for privacy, built on the Chromium engine. Tests consistently show Brave blocking significantly more trackers than even Firefox with uBlock Origin. The optional Brave Rewards system lets users earn Basic Attention Tokens (BAT) for opting into privacy-respecting ads – a feature that remains controversial but entirely optional.

Community insight from Linux forums consistently places Brave and Firefox as the top two browser recommendations, with many users running both – Firefox for everyday browsing and Brave for privacy-critical sessions.

Pros	Best-in-class built-in ad and tracker blocking (Brave Shields)  Integrated Tor window for anonymous browsing  Fingerprint randomization and script blocking  HTTPS-only mode is enforced by default  No data sold to advertisers
Cons	Not fully open source (some proprietary components)

5. Vivaldi – Best for Power Users & Customization

Best For: Power users who want maximum browser customization | Tab hoarders | Users who want built-in productivity tools

Vivaldi is a customizable mainstream browser available on Linux. Built by former Opera developers, Vivaldi lets you control virtually every visual and functional aspect of the browser: theme colors, toolbar layout, tab stacking, side panels, mouse gestures, and keyboard shortcuts for almost every action.

Built-in tools include a notes panel, a built-in email client (Vivaldi Mail), an RSS reader, a calendar, and a translation tool, all without needing a single extension. Tab management is exceptional, with support for tab stacks, tab tiling (split-screen browsing), and hibernation to reduce RAM usage.

Pros	Most customizable UI of any mainstream Linux browser  Tab stacking and tiling for multi-tasking  Built-in tracker and ad blocker  Supports all Chrome extensions  No user profiling or data selling
Cons	Not open source   Steeper learning curve for new users

6. Opera / Opera GX – Best for Gaming & Built-in Features

Best For: Gamers | Users who want a built-in free VPN | Those who prefer a feature-rich browser out of the box

Opera has positioned itself as a feature-rich, gaming-oriented browser. Its unique feature is a built-in free VPN (unlimited bandwidth, though it’s a proxy, not a true VPN), alongside a built-in ad blocker, integrated messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger), and a battery-saver mode for laptops.

Opera GX – the gaming-focused variant – expanded its Linux support significantly in 2025-2026, offering RAM and CPU limiters that prevent the browser from hogging system resources during gaming sessions.

Pros	Built-in ad blocker and tracker protection  Integrated social messaging sidebar  Opera GX RAM/CPU limiter unique feature for gamers  Workspaces for organizing tabs by project
Cons	Not open-source; owned by a Chinese consortium  VPN is a proxy service, not a full VPN

7. Midori – Best Lightweight Browser for Low-End Linux Systems

Best For: Older or low-spec hardware | Raspberry Pi and embedded Linux | Minimal desktop environments

Midori is purpose-built for speed and minimal resource consumption. It uses the WebKitGTK engine and has a stripped-back UI that loads in under a second on most systems. If you are running Linux on a 10-year-old laptop, a Raspberry Pi, or a virtual machine with limited RAM, Midori is one of the first browsers to consider.

Midori received a significant rewrite in recent years and now ships with basic ad blocking, dark mode support, and a privacy-focused default search engine. Extension support is limited compared to Firefox or Chrome, but for lightweight browsing tasks, Midori more than holds its own.

Pros	Extremely low RAM and CPU usage  Open-source (LGPL license)  Fast startup time, even on aging hardware  Built-in basic ad blocking
Cons	Very limited extension ecosystem  Some modern web apps may not render perfectly

8. Falkon – Best KDE-Native Lightweight Browser

Best For: KDE Plasma desktop users | Low-resource systems | Users who prefer Qt-native applications

Falkon (formerly QupZilla) is the official KDE browser, built with Qt and QtWebEngine. It integrates seamlessly with the KDE Plasma desktop, respecting system themes, fonts, and color schemes natively. Falkon is part of the KDE Applications suite and is available in all major distribution repositories.

While Falkon’s extension ecosystem is small, it supports Python and C++ plugins and includes a built-in ad blocker. Its primary strength is tight desktop integration and low resource usage, making it an excellent secondary browser for KDE Plasma users even if they use Firefox or Brave as their primary browser.

Pros	Native KDE Plasma integration  Open-source, part of KDE Applications  Very low memory footprint  Built-in ad blocker and session manager
Cons	Tiny extension library  Not ideal as a primary browser for complex web apps

9. Tor Browser – Best for Anonymity & Censorship Resistance

Best For: Journalists, activists, whistleblowers | Users in censored regions | Anyone requiring true anonymity online

Tor Browser is one of the best tools for online anonymity, and it is built on Firefox ESR and integrated with the Tor network, every connection is routed through at least three encrypted relays, making it extremely difficult to trace your real IP address or browsing activity. It is the gold standard for anonymity online. Tor Browser disables JavaScript by default on the most secure setting, blocks all browser fingerprinting techniques, and prevents cookies and tracking across sessions.

Pros	Multi-layer Tor encryption – true anonymity online  Blocks browser fingerprinting by design  Access to .onion sites and censored content  Based on Firefox ESR – trusted, audited codebase  Free and open-source
Cons	Significantly slower than other browsers  Not suitable for streaming video or large downloads

10. GNOME Web (Epiphany) – Best Native Linux / GNOME Experience

Best For: GNOME desktop users | Minimalists | Users who want a fast, clean browser that respects system themes

GNOME Web, also known as Epiphany, is the default browser for the GNOME desktop environment. Built with WebKitGTK, it offers the cleanest possible integration with the GNOME HIG (Human Interface Guidelines), meaning it looks and feels like a first-party system application rather than a third-party app.

GNOME Web’s key feature is its ability to install Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) as standalone desktop applications, making it an excellent browser for users who prefer web apps over native ones.

Pros	Native GNOME look and feel  Very low memory footprint  Excellent PWA installation support  Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) by default  Open-source, part of the GNOME core
Cons	Minimal extension support  Lacks advanced developer tools

11. Microsoft Edge – Best for AI-Integrated Browsing & Enterprise Linux Users

Best For: Windows-to-Linux migrants | Enterprise users on mixed OS environments | Users who want built-in AI assistance | Developers needing cross-platform consistency

Microsoft Edge has been officially available on Linux since 2020, built on the Chromium engine and maintained by Microsoft with timely .deb and .rpm security updates. Its unique feature is the built-in Copilot sidebar, an AI assistant. Edge’s Sleeping Tabs, Startup Boost, and Efficiency Mode reduce RAM usage and battery drain, making it one of the more resource-efficient Chromium-based browsers on Linux.

Additional built-in tools include a Collections research board, a native PDF editor, vertical tabs, an immersive reader, and a password breach monitor with no extensions required. All Chrome extensions work natively, and Microsoft 365 / Azure AD integration makes Edge a practical choice for enterprise Linux deployments.

Pros	Built-in Copilot AI  Sleeping Tabs and Efficiency Mode reduce RAM usage  Full Chrome extension compatibility  Officially maintained Microsoft Linux packages (.deb, .rpm)  Strong Microsoft 365 / Azure AD integration for enterprise users
Cons	Closed source; Microsoft telemetry enabled by default

12. Floorp – Best Firefox Fork for Customization + Privacy on Linux

Best For: Privacy-conscious users who want no data collection | Advanced Linux users who want vertical tabs natively

Floorp is an open-source Firefox fork (MPL-2.0) developed by Ablaze, a Japanese student developer community, designed to deliver deeper UI customization and stronger privacy defaults than stock Firefox without leaving the Gecko engine. Its headline feature is a native vertical tab bar, available out of the box without any extension, alongside dual sidebars for running a notes panel and a web panel simultaneously in one window.

All Mozilla-specific features that privacy users object to are disabled by default, and no user data is collected or sold. Floorp’s default interface with dual sidebars can feel visually busy on first launch, but a short initial setup results in one of the most personalized browsing environments available on Linux. It is best described as what you get if Firefox and Vivaldi had a privacy-first, open-source child.

Pros	All Firefox extensions (addons.mozilla.org) are supported natively  Open-source (MPL-2.0), fully auditable  Removes Pocket, sponsored content, and Mozilla experiments by default  Regular updates tracking Firefox upstream
Cons	The default layout can feel cluttered for new users  Smaller community than Firefox or Brave

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Linux Browser Install Command Sheet 

Copy the command for your distro and browser. 

Browser	Ubuntu/Debian	Fedora/RHEL	Arch Linux	Flatpak (Any)
Firefox	apt install firefox	dnf install firefox	pacman -S firefox	flathub org.mozilla.firefox
Chrome	dpkg -i google-chrome*.deb	dnf install google-chrome*.rpm	AUR: google-chrome	N/A (use apt/dnf)
Chromium	apt install chromium-browser	dnf install chromium	pacman -S chromium	flathub org.chromium.Chromium
Brave	apt install brave-browser	dnf install brave-browser	AUR: brave-bin	flathub com.brave.Browser
Vivaldi	apt install vivaldi-stable	dnf install vivaldi-stable	AUR: vivaldi	N/A (use apt/dnf)
Opera	apt install opera-stable	dnf install opera-stable	AUR: opera	N/A (use apt/dnf)
Midori	apt install midori	dnf install midori	pacman -S midori	flathub org.midori_browser.Midori
Falkon	apt install falkon	dnf install falkon	pacman -S falkon	flathub org.kde.falkon
Tor Browser	apt install torbrowser-launcher	dnf install torbrowser-launcher	AUR: tor-browser	flathub com.github.micahflee.torbrowser-launcher
GNOME Web	apt install epiphany-browser	dnf install epiphany	Pacman -S epiphany	flathub org.gnome.Epiphany
Microsoft Edge	apt install microsoft-edge-stable	dnf install microsoft-edge-stable	AUR: microsoft-edge-stable-bin	N/A (use apt/dnf)
Floorp	apt install floorp	dnf install floorp	AUR: floorp-bin	flathub one.ablaze.floorp

* Requires adding the official repository first 

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Fastest Linux Browser – Performance Comparison  

The gap between the fastest and slowest modern browsers is much smaller than it was five years ago. That said, meaningful differences remain in specific workloads: 

Browser	Speedometer 3.0	JetStream 2.2	MotionMark 1.3	RAM (20 tabs)	Startup Time
Google Chrome	Fastest	Fastest	Highest	1.8 GB	0.8s
Chromium	Very Fast	Very Fast	High	1.5 GB	0.9s
Brave	Very Fast	Very Fast	High	1.4 GB	1.0s
Firefox	Competitive	Competitive	High	1.1 GB	1.1s
Firefox ESR	Good	Good	Moderate	0.9 GB	1.2s
Vivaldi	Fast	Fast	High	1.6 GB	1.3s
Opera / GX	Fast	Fast	High	1.7 GB	1.2s
Midori	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	0.3 GB	0.4s
GNOME Web	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	0.4 GB	0.6s
Tor Browser	Slow	Slow	Low	0.8 GB	3-5s
Microsoft Edge	Very Fast	Very Fast	High	1.5 GB	1.0s

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Key takeaway: Chrome and Chromium lead in raw JavaScript benchmarks, but Firefox offers the best balance of speed and RAM efficiency under real-world multi-tab use. Firefox ESR uses the least RAM of any full-featured browser. Midori wins on absolute resource minimalism. Tor Browser’s slowness is a deliberate privacy trade-off, not a performance bug.

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Key Factors to Choose the Best Linux Browser

1. Speed & Performance

If raw speed is your priority – for JavaScript-heavy web apps, online tools, or gaming in the browser – Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Chromium, Brave) consistently top benchmarks. Firefox is not far behind and offers better CPU efficiency under sustained load.

2. Privacy & Security

Firefox and Brave lead the privacy category. Firefox ships with Enhanced Tracking Protection by default. Brave goes further with Shields, fingerprint randomization, and one-click Tor access. For total anonymity, the Tor Browser is in a class of its own. Avoid Chrome if privacy is a priority.

3. Resource Usage (RAM & CPU)

For low-end hardware, Midori and Falkon use under 400 MB even with multiple tabs open. Firefox ESR is the best full-featured option for constrained systems. Chrome and Vivaldi are the most RAM-hungry options and should be avoided on machines with under 4 GB of RAM.

4. Customization

Vivaldi is the undisputed champion for UI customization – virtually every element of the browser can be adjusted. Firefox follows closely, with extensive theming via CSS userChrome.js and a massive add-on library. Chrome and Chromium offer customization primarily through extensions.

5. Web Compatibility

Chrome leads in compatibility with modern web apps, especially those optimized for Google’s own ecosystem. For the vast majority of websites, all modern browsers render identically. Midori and Falkon may struggle with some complex JavaScript-heavy applications.

6. Open-Source Alignment

Firefox, Chromium, Brave (partial), Midori, Falkon, Tor Browser, and GNOME Web are all open-source or partially open-source. If the open-source nature of your tools matters to you – a common value among Linux users – avoid Chrome, Opera, and Vivaldi’s proprietary UI components.

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Best Browser Based on Use Case

Use Case	Best Browser	Why
Everyday browsing	Firefox	Open-source, balanced, preinstalled, huge add-ons
Speed & web apps	Google Chrome	Fastest JS engine, best Google Workspace compatibility
Privacy-first	Brave	Built-in Shields, no ads, fingerprint protection
Full anonymity	Tor Browser	Multi-hop Tor routing, fingerprint blocking
Web development	Firefox / Chromium	Best DevTools, open-source, extension support
Power users	Vivaldi	Maximum customization, built-in tools, tab stacking
Low-end/old hardware	Midori / Falkon	Minimal RAM/CPU usage, fast startup
KDE Plasma desktop	Falkon	Native Qt integration, system theme compliance
GNOME desktop	GNOME Web	Native GTK, PWA support, and ITP tracker blocking
Gaming	Opera GX	RAM/CPU limiter, dark UI, built-in VPN proxy
Censored regions	Tor Browser	Built-in Tor bypasses deep packet inspection
Enterprise / IT	Firefox ESR	Long-term support, low RAM, stable update cycle
AI-assisted browsing	Microsoft Edge	Built-in Copilot, page summarization, and Efficiency Mode
Firefox with more UI control	Floorp	Native vertical tabs, dual sidebars, no Pocket, no experiments

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Emerging Trends in Linux Browsers 2026

1. The Rise of Privacy-First Browsing

Privacy is now a must-have feature in modern browsers, and users are actively choosing browsers that block ads and trackers by default rather than relying on extensions. Firefox’s continued adoption of DNS-over-HTTPS and Total Cookie Protection reflects the same momentum.

2. Chromium Dominance vs. Firefox Independence

A significant concern in the Linux community is the growing monoculture around the Chromium engine. Firefox remains the only major non-Chromium browser with a substantial user base and active development. When Google changes web platform APIs, Chromium browsers adopt them – Firefox’s independence gives the web ecosystem an important check on any single company’s influence over web standards.

3. New Lightweight Contenders

Browsers like Helium (a minimal Electron-free WebKit browser), Nyxt (a fully keyboard-driven, hackable browser popular among advanced Linux users), and Floorp (a Firefox fork from Japan with enhanced privacy defaults) have gained visibility in the Linux community. These niche browsers cater to specific workflows that mainstream options don’t fully address.

4. AI-Integrated Browsing

In 2026, AI features will appear in mainstream browsers. Opera’s Aria assistant, Brave Leo (a built-in AI assistant), and Microsoft Edge’s Copilot have all matured. Firefox has resisted deep AI integration to maintain its minimalist ethos, though add-ons fill the gap. For Linux users, Brave Leo is notable for processing queries locally on-device for supported models, avoiding sending data to external servers.

5. Flatpak and Snap Adoption

Package format fragmentation is decreasing. Flatpak has emerged as the leading universal package format for Linux browsers, with Firefox, Chromium, Brave, and Chrome all maintaining official Flatpak builds via Flathub. This simplifies installation across distributions and improves sandboxing security.

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Why Trust This Guide?

Here is how we tested these Linux Browsers: to ensure accuracy, we evaluated each browser based on:

• Real-world performance (20+ tabs, dev tools, streaming)
• Benchmark scores (Speedometer, JetStream, MotionMark)
• RAM and CPU usage on Linux systems
• Privacy protections and tracking resistance
• Compatibility with modern web apps
• Community feedback from Linux users and developers

All data is based on current browser versions as of 2026.

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Conclusion

There is no single “best” Linux browser; the right choice depends entirely on what you value most. After reviewing performance data, privacy capabilities, resource usage, and community sentiment, here are our final recommendations:

Priority	Recommended Browser	Reason
Best All-Rounder	Firefox	Open-source, balanced, privacy-respecting, preinstalled
Best Speed	Chrome / Chromium	Fastest JS engine, best web app compatibility
Best Privacy	Brave	Shields, fingerprinting protection, Tor window built in
Best Anonymity	Tor Browser	Multi-hop Tor, untraceable, fingerprint-blocking
Best Customization	Vivaldi	Every UI element is configurable; built-in productivity tools
Best Lightweight	Midori / Falkon	Minimal RAM/CPU; ideal for old or low-spec hardware
Best for Developers	Firefox / Chromium	Open DevTools, extension support, web standards compliance
Best AI-Integrated	Microsoft Edge	Built-in Copilot, Efficiency Mode, enterprise-grade tools
Best Firefox Fork	Floorp	Native vertical tabs, dual sidebars, no Pocket, no telemetry

If you are new to Linux or just want a reliable browser to install and forget, go with Firefox. It’s trusted, fast, private, and already on your system. As your Linux journey deepens and your needs become more specific, revisit this guide to explore Brave for privacy, Vivaldi for customization, or Tor Browser for anonymity. The best browser is the one that fits your workflow – and on Linux, you always have the freedom to choose.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Which is the best Linux web browser in 2026?

Ans. The best Linux web browser in 2026 is Firefox for most users. It offers the best balance of speed, privacy, customization, and open-source values. It is preinstalled on most distributions, supports over 50,000 extensions, and uses less RAM than Chrome. For privacy-first use, choose Brave. For raw speed, choose Chrome or Chromium.

Q2. Which browser is fastest on Linux?

Ans. Google Chrome is the fastest Linux browser in JavaScript benchmarks (Speedometer 3.0, JetStream 2.2), due to its V8 engine. Chromium and Brave are effectively tied for second and are nearly as fast. Firefox is competitive and more RAM-efficient but slightly behind Chrome in pure benchmark scores.

Q3. Which browser is most secure and private on Linux?

Ans. Brave is the most privacy-focused mainstream Linux browser, with built-in Shields (ad/tracker blocking), fingerprint randomization, and one-click Tor. For absolute anonymity, Tor Browser offers multi-hop routing that makes you nearly untraceable online. Firefox is the best privacy browser among fully open-source options.

Q4. Is Chrome better than Firefox on Linux?

Ans. It depends on your use case. Chrome is faster in benchmarks and offers better compatibility with Google Workspace. Firefox uses less RAM under real-world multi-tab usage, is fully open-source, has stronger built-in privacy defaults, and aligns with Linux’s open-source values. For privacy and resource efficiency, Firefox wins. For raw speed and Google app compatibility, Chrome wins.

Q5. Which browser uses the least RAM on Linux?

Ans. Midori and Falkon use the least RAM – often under 300–400 MB with multiple tabs open. Among full-featured browsers, Firefox ESR uses the least RAM (900 MB with 20 tabs), followed by standard Firefox (1.1 GB). Google Chrome is the most RAM-hungry at 1.8 GB with 20 tabs.

Q6. Can I install Google Chrome on all Linux distros?

Ans. Google officially supports Google Chrome on Debian/Ubuntu (.deb) and Fedora/RHEL (.rpm) systems. For Arch Linux, Chrome is available via the AUR. For other distributions, Chromium (available in nearly all repos) or a Flatpak build of Chrome is the recommended approach.

Q7. What happened to the old Opera browser on Linux?

Ans. Opera has maintained Linux support throughout, but its development focus shifted toward the Opera GX gaming variant and feature additions. The older “Opera Presto” engine was abandoned years ago; all current Opera versions use Blink (Chromium’s engine). Opera GX expanded Linux support in 2025, making it a more viable option for Linux gamers.