Product Information
What is Falkon?
Falkon, previously known as Qupzilla, is a cross-platform web browser based on QtWebEngine.
It aims to be a lightweight web browser available across all major platforms. Falkon includes all the standard features you'd expect from a web browser, such as bookmarks, history (also accessible via a sidebar), and tabs. Additionally, it comes with a built-in ad-blocking plugin enabled by default.
At Akademy 2017, David Faure, a former developer of Konqueror, proposed integrating Qupzilla into KDE to replace the aging Konqueror. His rationale was that Qupzilla had already advanced significantly in terms of web browsing functionality, whereas Konqueror had little active development, making it impractical to duplicate efforts.
How to use Falkon?
Falkon is a cross-platform lightweight web browser based on QtWebEngine, designed to provide a privacy-focused, secure, and customizable browsing experience with built-in ad-blocking by default.
Core Functions of Falkon
Lightweight
Built-in Ad Blocker
Based on QTWebEngine
Cross-Platform
Portable
Speed Dial
Usage Scenarios of Falkon
- Load web pages quickly.
- Run on low-end hardware (e.g., Pinetab2, virtual machines) or low-spec systems (e.g., LXQT).
- For users who need GreaseMonkey scripts.
- As a browser for old computers.
- For privacy- and security-conscious users who want ad-blocking enabled by default.
- For users who want to customize browser appearance and functionality.
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