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Dev tools · October 6, 2025

Nook

Fast, focused, and open — a new WebKit browser for Mac

Nook launched on October 6, 2025 with 86 votes, #338 of 8,178 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

What it does

Nook Browser is a new open-source arc alternative. We truly care about our users and we're trying to make the browser experience as seamless as we can.

Fast, focused, and open — a modern WebKit browser for Mac.

The memory of web browsing being quick and easy lives with us all. Fewer pop-ups, less clutter, and finding what you need ASAP. Minimal overhead. Less clutter. Pages feel instant, powered by WebKit. When enabled, they provide helpful tools such as chat assistance, summaries, up-to-date web insights, and more. Transparent code, permissive license, and a community-drivenfrom browsewithnook.com

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