Cromite

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What Cromite is

Cromite is a free, open-source Chromium fork based on Bromite, available for Android, Linux, and Windows. It includes a modified Adblock Plus engine that adds DNS CNAME support and blocks WebSockets, WebTransport URLs, and service worker fetches. Its privacy measures include API restrictions, canvas and audio mitigations, and cookie partitioning by top-frame domain. DNS and page prefetching are disabled by default and cannot be reactivated. Cromite also disables Google Sync, browser sign-in, Translate, metrics reporting, component updates, and several other Google integrations. Listed security defaults include StrictOriginIsolation, SitePerProcess, secure DNS-over-HTTPS, and Certificate Transparency; JavaScript JIT is disabled by default. Android builds support ARM, ARM64, and x86, while Windows and Linux builds are 64-bit. Android includes an updater that can notify users and install updates after the user chooses whether to activate it at first startup. The maker cautions that anti-fingerprinting measures are not comprehensive and says Cromite is not suitable for journalists or people living under freedom restrictions. It does not support DRM media or Android extensions.

Who it suits

Cromite may suit people seeking an open-source Chromium-based browser with built-in ad blocking on Android, Windows, or Linux. Its stated privacy caveat is important for journalists and people living under freedom restrictions.

What it does well

Built-in ad blocking includes DNS CNAME support.
Network prediction is off and cannot be reactivated.
Android updater can notify users about releases.
Available for Android, Linux, and Windows.

What to know first

Anti-fingerprinting measures are not comprehensive.
DRM media is unsupported.
Android extensions are unsupported.
Cross-device sync is not available.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Open-source browser; Android, Windows and Linux builds	Free

As cromite.org lists them, read 10 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open https://www.cromite.org/ to find a build for Android, Linux or Windows.
Choose an Android build for ARM, ARM64 or x86, or a 64 bit Windows or Linux build.
Install and start Cromite.
On Android, choose whether to activate the updater at first startup.
Enter any additional filter lists in settings.

Verdict

Cromite offers ad blocking and multiple privacy and security measures across three platforms. Its maker specifically cautions that its anti-fingerprinting protection is incomplete, and the browser lacks DRM media and Android extensions.

Questions

Is Cromite free?

Yes. Its Free plan costs nothing, and Cromite is open source.

Which platforms does Cromite support?

It has builds for Android, Linux and Windows. Android builds cover ARM, ARM64 and x86; Windows and Linux builds are 64 bit.

Does Cromite sync across devices?

No. Cross device sync is not supported.

Does Cromite support DRM media or Android extensions?

Cromite does not support DRM media, and its Android version does not support extensions.

Who makes Cromite?

The listed product information does not name a maker.

What license does Cromite use?

Cromite is published under GNU GPL v3. Its Bromite patches are GPL v3 only, while Cromite specific patches are GPL-2+.

Facts from Cromite's own pages

Ad blocking: Its modified Adblock Plus engine adds DNS CNAME support and blocks WebSockets, WebTransport URLs, and service worker fetches. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Ad filter updates: Cromite's adblock update service checks daily for new filters, and users can enter filter lists in settings. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Android extension limitation: The FAQ says Cromite does not support extensions on Android. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Android updates: Android includes an auto-updater that can notify users about releases and install updates after the user chooses whether to activate it at first startup. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Browser engine: chromium · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Built-in ad blocking: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Cross-device sync: No · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
DRM limitation: Cromite does not support DRM media. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Google services: Cromite disables Google Sync, browser sign-in, Translate, metrics reporting, component updates, and several other Google integrations. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Licensing: Cromite is published under GNU GPL v3, while its Bromite patches are GPL v3 only and Cromite-specific patches are GPL-2+. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Network privacy: The maker says network prediction features such as DNS prefetching and page prefetching are disabled by default and cannot be reactivated. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Open source: Yes · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: both · github.com, 23 Sept 2026
Privacy caveat: The maker says anti-fingerprinting mitigations are not comprehensive and do not consider Cromite suitable for journalists or people living under freedom restrictions. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Privacy protections: The feature list describes anti-fingerprinting measures including API restrictions, canvas and audio mitigations, and partitioning cookies by top-frame domain. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Product: Cromite is a Chromium fork based on Bromite with built-in ad blocking and privacy enhancements. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Security: The feature list says StrictOriginIsolation, SitePerProcess, secure DNS-over-HTTPS mode, and Certificate Transparency are enabled by default, while JavaScript JIT is disabled by default. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Support: The project directs users to submit issues through GitHub and use GitHub Discussions for usage or development discussion. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026
Supported downloads: The maker lists Android builds for ARM, ARM64, and x86, plus 64-bit Windows and Linux builds. · github.com, 10 Oct 2026

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