July 2nd, 2024

Welcome to Ladybird, a truly independent web browser

Ladybird is an independent web browser project prioritizing performance, stability, and security. It's developed from scratch, adheres to web standards, and plans an Alpha release in 2026 for Linux, macOS, and Unix-like systems. Funding comes from sponsorships and donations, with no user monetization. Developers can contribute via GitHub and Discord. The team includes paid engineers and volunteers, with potential expansion. Future plans may involve Windows and mobile support, exploring languages beyond C++. Sponsorships are unrestricted to maintain project independence.

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Welcome to Ladybird, a truly independent web browser

Ladybird is an independent web browser project aiming to provide a modern browsing experience with a focus on performance, stability, and security. It is being developed from scratch without using code from other browsers, emphasizing adherence to web standards. Ladybird is set to release its first Alpha version for early adopters in 2026, supporting Linux, macOS, and other Unix-like systems. The project is funded by sponsorships and donations, with no plans for user monetization. Ladybird welcomes developers to contribute to its development through GitHub and Discord. The team consists of paid engineers and volunteer contributors, with plans to expand gradually. While Ladybird currently does not support Windows or mobile devices, future developments may include these platforms. The project is exploring alternative languages beyond C++ for future development. Ladybird maintains independence from sponsors by ensuring all sponsorships are in the form of unrestricted donations without influence over the project.

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Welcome to Ladybird

Welcome to Ladybird

Ladybird is a non-profit web browser project aiming for modern browsing with performance and security. Developed independently, it targets Linux and macOS, funded by sponsorships and donations, welcoming community contributions.

The Ladybird Browser Initiative

The Ladybird Browser Initiative

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By @dang - 5 months
Comments moved to https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40856791, which is currently on the front page.
By @fidla - 5 months
It's not currently available. They're hoping to have it ready by 2026.