Orion — a web browser designed from the ground-up. Native WebKit speed, full extension compatibility, and absolute privacy is finally together in one browser that respects you.
Orion builds on Apple's WebKit engine for faster performance than Chrome, with built-in ad blocking, no telemetry, and support for extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Starting as a solo project around 2020, it grew through a million downloads and tester feedback to add features like customizable profiles and Focus Mode. Free to download, it's funded by optional subscriptions, with iOS versions already stable and Windows planned for late 2026.
Congrats on the launch! Fast, privacy-first, and supporting extensions across Safari, Chrome, and Firefox is a huge win for users.
@Orion Love that WebKit is getting more attention! Chrome dominance makes web design feel stale.
Does Orion handle Figma/design tools well, or are there compatibility quirks with complex web apps?
Also, extensions + privacy is tricky, how does Orion balance extension permissions without breaking functionality? Curious about performance vs Safari/Arc.
Great idea using Webkit ! I see Orion plus. How is the paid version special ?
Wow, Orion sounds awesome! 😄 A fast, privacy-first browser that blocks ads and trackers by default while supporting extensions from Firefox, Chrome, and Safari is such a treat. Love that it’s fully user-funded too feels great to have a clean, ethical browsing option!
I could see how our tool could integrate smoothly with Orion Browser’s fast, privacy-driven environment to strengthen engagement and efficiency, and as a business owner I’ll take a closer look at this launch to evaluate the opportunity.
been bouncing between Safari for battery and Brave for blocking. always miss some extensions. Orion feels like a decent middle: WebKit speed, ad block, zero telemetry. trying it on my M2 Air later to see if uBlock + 1Password behave. like that it’s user‑funded.
Orion, in plain human terms: “A super fast, privacy-first browser for Mac and iOS. It blocks ads and trackers automatically, supports lots of extensions, and is fully user-funded no ads no sneaky deals.
Congrats! Are there any plans for features like built-in password managers or secure sync?
"Zero telemetry" is a bold claim. Most browsers say "privacy-focused" but still phone home for "analytics" or "crash reports." What's the actual network traffic look like on a fresh Orion install with no sites open? Genuinely curious.
@freediver Love this direction, a browser that’s fast, privacy-first, and still supports the full extension ecosystem feels like something the market has been quietly begging for. Most “privacy browsers” force trade-offs, so seeing WebKit-native performance and full extension compatibility in one place is huge.
Curious: what’s been the hardest part of building a browser from scratch, maintaining speed, handling extensions, or ensuring true privacy at the architecture level?
About Orion 1.0 on Product Hunt
“WebKit. Extensions. Privacy. Check icon Pick all three.”
Orion 1.0 launched on Product Hunt on November 26th, 2025 and earned 245 upvotes and 12 comments, placing #4 on the daily leaderboard. Orion — a web browser designed from the ground-up. Native WebKit speed, full extension compatibility, and absolute privacy is finally together in one browser that respects you.
Orion 1.0 was featured in Mac (103.5k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 8.1k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted Orion 1.0?
Orion 1.0 was hunted by Chris Messina. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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