Orion Browser
Orion Browser is a WebKit-based browser from Kagi with built-in ad blocking, advanced tracking protection, and fingerprint protection.
What Orion Browser is
Orion Browser is a WebKit-based browser from Kagi with built-in ad blocking, advanced tracking protection, and fingerprint protection. It supports Chrome Store extensions and cross-device sync, and includes 20 curated extensions described as guaranteed to work. Orion says browsing has zero telemetry and no AI data collection or hidden surveillance. Kagi search, translation, and browsing services are integrated. The browser is free, while Orion+ adds custom icons, browser borders, a community tag, and beta access. Orion+ monthly costs $50 a month and renews automatically; Orion+ lifetime costs $150, paid once. Sales tax applies, and some add-ons may cost extra even with Orion+. Subscribers can cancel and change their billing method at any time, and receive a reminder email before renewal. The iOS and iPadOS version is described as trusted by 4 million users. Windows is in alpha development and coming soon; Linux is in beta. Support includes feedback and bug reports, community help, and release notes.
Good
- Built-in ad blocking and advanced tracking protection.
- Supports Chrome Store extensions.
- Includes 20 curated extensions.
- Offers cross-device sync.
- Free browser version.
Watch out
- Windows version is an alpha and coming soon.
- Linux version is currently in beta.
- Orion+ monthly renews automatically.
- Some add-ons may cost extra with Orion+.
Who it suits
Orion may suit people looking for a WebKit browser with ad and tracker blocking, extension support, and cross-device sync. Its current Linux beta and upcoming Windows alpha are relevant for people choosing a desktop platform.
Verdict
Orion pairs privacy protections with extension support and Kagi services. Check platform availability and Orion+ renewal and add-on terms if you need paid membership features.
Plans and prices
From Orion Browser's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Orion+ monthly | $50 a month | Sales tax applies; subscription renews automatically and some add-ons may cost extra. · Orion+ subscription · Optional add-ons may cost extra · Automatically renews · Subscription automatically renews; sales tax extra |
| Orion+ lifetime | $150, paid once | Sales tax applies; use Orion+ forever and some add-ons may cost extra. · Lifetime Orion+ access · Optional add-ons may cost extra · Sales tax extra |
The facts
Each one read from Orion Browser's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Ad blocking
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Auto Renewal
- Subscriptions renew automatically, with a reminder email before renewal.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Curated Extensions
- Orion includes 20 guaranteed-working curated extensions.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Extension support
- chrome_storechecked 21 Sep 2026
- Extension Support
- Orion supports Safari, Chrome, and Firefox extensions.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Fingerprint protection
- advancedchecked 19 Sep 2026
- Funding Model
- Orion is funded by users and says it has no ads or third-party deals.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Kagi Integration
- Kagi services for search, translation, and browsing are integrated into Orion.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Membership Benefits
- Orion+ includes custom icons, browser borders, a community tag, and beta access.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Mobile Users
- The iOS and iPadOS version is trusted by 4 million users.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Open source
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 5checked 21 Sep 2026
- Privacy Model
- Orion provides zero-telemetry browsing with no AI data collection or hidden surveillance.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Add-on Costs
- Some add-ons may cost extra even with Orion+.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Billing Changes
- Subscribers can cancel and change their billing method at any time.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free Browser
- The Orion browser is free for everyone.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Browser engine
- webkitchecked 21 Sep 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Linux Status
- The Linux version is currently in beta.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Company
- Orion is made by Kagi.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 2018checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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