
Wave Browser is designed for people who want a safer, faster, and more meaningful way to explore the web. Built on strong security principles, Wave puts you in control of your privacy with customizable cookie and tracker blocking, incognito mode, and clear permission choices. AppEsteem Certification ensures Wave meets strict, independently verified standards for clean installation, transparent behavior, and responsible software practices, giving you confidence every time you browse.
Wave is also built for productivity, offering tools that help you stay organized and move through information with purpose. Tab grouping, bookmarks, and a reading list keep ideas within reach, while split screen let you research, compare, or watch without switching between windows. Memory Saver mode helps your device stay fast during heavy sessions, and the built-in AI Assistant and messaging integrations bring your favorite tasks closer to a single click.
Designed to be simple and user-friendly, Wave Browser removes friction from everyday browsing. The free ad blocker keeps pages clean, and built-in tools—like the converter, package tracker, price tracker, translation tool, stock tracker, and content notifier—help you get things done without extra extensions.
Most importantly, Wave is a browser with real ocean impact built in. Through a certified partnership with 4ocean, Wave helps fund the removal of 100,000 pounds of trash from our ocean, rivers, and coastlines every year. A live impact tracker shows exactly how much waste the Wave community has helped remove, with verified monthly updates from cleanup crews in the U.S., Indonesia, and the Dominican Republic. With Wave Browser, your everyday browsing directly supports a cleaner planet and the people working to protect it.
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Shift puts you in control of your browser. Arrange apps, bars, and controls exactly where you want them, building a personalized workspace that works around you — not the other way around. Connect over 1,500 web apps, jump between dedicated Spaces for work, side hustles, and personal browsing, and manage multiple accounts without ever logging in and out. As a pioneer in carbon-neutral browsing, Shift is committed to rethinking what a browser can be — for the people who use it and the world they live in.
Started in Victoria, British Columbia in 2016, Shift is a Certified B Corp and proud member of the Redbrick portfolio.
What you can do with Shift:
- Build your browser: Design a layout tailored to how you use the internet.
- Create Spaces: Keep work, side hustles, and passion projects in their own lane.
- Integrate Apps: Bring your favorite web apps together in one place.
- Templates: Pick from 6 ready-made layouts to get started fast.
- Shift AI: A built-in AI assistant that helps you get more done across every tab and app.
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Vimb
Vimb is a nimble and efficient web browser inspired by Vim, utilizing the WebKit engine and GTK toolkit to enhance user experience. Emulating the modal nature of the beloved Vim editor, Vimb allows for easy real-time customization to suit individual preferences. Designed primarily for keyboard navigation, it minimizes distractions, enabling users to focus on their tasks. Those who are accustomed to Vim or have prior experience with pentadactyl will find Vimb to be intuitive and user-friendly; however, those unfamiliar may find it challenging. Vimb offers a range of features, including the ability to visualize certain runtime settings and manage website access to the notification API. Its keybindings, reminiscent of Vim, can be customized for various browser modes, making it a versatile option for users. The browser supports nearly all configurations to be modified on-the-fly using Vim-like syntax, streamlining the user experience. Additionally, it maintains a history of executed commands, search queries, and visited URLs, ensuring easy access to past actions. Vimb also provides autocompletions for commands, bookmarked URLs, setting variable names, and search queries, enhancing efficiency. Furthermore, it includes hinting to highlight links, form fields, and other interactive elements, making navigation seamless. SSL validation is performed against the CA certificate file, ensuring secure connections, and users can create personalized URL shortcuts for convenience. Ultimately, Vimb stands out as a unique tool for those who appreciate a keyboard-centric browsing experience.
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surf
Surf is a lightweight web browser built on the WebKit2/GTK+ framework, enabling users to view websites and navigate links seamlessly. It supports the XEmbed protocol, allowing for integration within other applications, and users can easily direct surf to different URIs by adjusting its settings. Navigation is intuitive, facilitated by simply clicking on links or pressing Ctrl-g to enter a new web address. While you can compile your own version of WebKit, the packaging process is notoriously complex. By default, surf utilizes the stable upstream version of WebKit2GTK, although a branch based on the older WebKit1GTK is still accessible. The development of surf is ongoing, and users can explore its source code repository or obtain a copy using straightforward commands. Though adblocking can be a complex endeavor, there are straightforward workarounds available. For instance, the gethostszero file can be repurposed to create the necessary /etc/hosts file, and setting up a cronjob can automate the file updates and the execution of hosts-gen. This makes it easier for users to maintain their browsing experience without unwanted distractions.
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