Ladybird
A new browser engine built from scratch, free from corporate control or user monetization. Developed by a non-profit with a focus on web standards and privacy.
Ladybird is an open-source alternative to:
Ladybird is a new, independent web browser engine built from scratch—not a fork of an existing project. Backed by a 501(c)(3) non-profit, it prioritizes web standards, privacy, and user freedom over corporate agendas or monetization schemes.
Key Features
- Truly independent engine: Built from the ground up, not a fork of Chromium, Firefox, or WebKit
- No user monetization: Free from "default search deals", crypto tokens, or other exploitative practices
- Web standards focus: Driven by open web standards and interoperability
- Privacy-first: Designed with user privacy and data protection in mind
- Open development: Fully open-source with community-driven development
- Cross-platform: Targeting Linux and macOS for initial releases (Alpha 2026)
- Modern architecture: Features like WebAssembly JIT, GPU isolation, and sandboxing
- Developer tools: Includes DevTools, debugging, and inspection capabilities
Tech / Self-Hosting
Ladybird is open-source software that can be self-hosted by cloning the repository and building from source. The project provides detailed build instructions for various operating systems. While primarily a desktop browser, its engine components could theoretically be adapted for other use cases.