Helium Browser for Android with extensions support, based on Vanadium

In plain words

Helium Browser is an experimental Chromium-based Android browser that combines privacy features from Vanadium with desktop-style extension support. Users can install Chrome Web Store extensions like uBlock Origin and benefit from security hardening including disabled JIT and WebRTC IP protection. The open-source app runs on modern Android devices and aims to bring desktop browser capabilities to mobile while maintaining privacy and security improvements, though it remains in beta development.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Secure open-source Android browser with support for extensions - jqssun/android-titanium-browser

A secure and fully open-source, Chromium-based web browser with support for extensions, based on Vanadium by GrapheneOS . This project was formerly known as Helium Browser for Android but was later renamed to avoid branding confusion. To maintain a fast and native experience for everyone, advanced features are modularized into Titanium Extension for Android . For the latest builds, see Releases . You can also update between GitHub and Google Play releases seamlessly. For Chrome extensions, navigate to Chrome Web Store , enable Desktop site using the menu button ⋮ in the top right corner, and proceed as normal. For Opera Add-ons , Microsoft Edge Add-ons , or other marketplaces, targeted User…from github.com

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