Orion Browser
What Orion Browser is
Orion Browser is a WebKit browser made by Kagi with built-in ad and tracker blocking, advanced tracking protection, and advanced fingerprint protection. It supports Chrome Store extensions, cross-device sync, and 20 curated extensions described as guaranteed to work. Orion describes zero-telemetry browsing without AI data collection or hidden surveillance, and integrates Kagi services for search, translation, and browsing. The browser has a free plan; the pricing note says paid access starts at $5/mo, while listed Orion+ plans cost $50 a month or $150, paid once. The monthly subscription renews automatically, sales tax applies, and add-ons may cost extra. Orion is listed for extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Linux is in beta, and Windows is an alpha in active development coming soon. Orion+ adds custom icons, browser borders, a community tag, and beta access. Support includes feedback and bug reports, community help, and release notes.
Who it suits
It suits people seeking WebKit browsing with ad blocking, tracker controls, extension support, and Kagi services. Users needing Windows should note that version is still in alpha development.
What it does well
- Free browser plan
- Built-in ad and tracker blocking
- Chrome Store extension support
- Zero-telemetry privacy model
- Cross-device sync
What to know first
- Windows version is alpha
- Linux version is beta
- Orion+ monthly plan renews automatically
- Some add-ons cost extra
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Orion+ monthly | Subscription automatically renews; sales tax extra · Orion+ subscription · Optional add-ons may cost extra · Automatically renews | $50 a month |
| Orion+ lifetime | Sales tax extra · Lifetime Orion+ access · Optional add-ons may cost extra | $150, paid once |
As orionbrowser.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Orion combines privacy controls, extension support, and Kagi integration in a free browser. Platform maturity varies, and Orion+ billing and add-on terms should be checked before subscribing.
Facts from Orion Browser's own pages
- Ad blocking
- Yes · orionbrowser.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Browser engine
- webkit · orionbrowser.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Free Browser
- The Orion browser is free for everyone. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yes · orionbrowser.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Company
- Orion is made by Kagi. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yes · orionbrowser.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Curated Extensions
- Orion includes 20 guaranteed-working curated extensions. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Extension Support
- Orion supports Safari, Chrome, and Firefox extensions. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Extension support
- chrome_store · orionbrowser.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Fingerprint protection
- advanced · orionbrowser.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2018 · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · orionbrowser.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Add-on Costs
- Some add-ons may cost extra even with Orion+. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Funding Model
- Orion is funded by users and says it has no ads or third-party deals. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, California, United States · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Mobile Users
- The iOS and iPadOS version is trusted by 4 million users. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Kagi Integration
- Kagi services for search, translation, and browsing are integrated into Orion. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Linux Status
- The Linux version is currently in beta. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Open source
- No · orionbrowser.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Membership Benefits
- Orion+ includes custom icons, browser borders, a community tag, and beta access. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- both · orionbrowser.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Privacy Model
- Orion provides zero-telemetry browsing with no AI data collection or hidden surveillance. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 5 · orionbrowser.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Billing Changes
- Subscribers can cancel and change their billing method at any time. · orionbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
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