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Utilities & Security
KDE's free, open-source lightweight browser with built-in ad blocking
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K-Meleon
Extremely lightweight, free open-source browser for Windows
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About K-Meleon
K-Meleon is a fast, customisable and lightweight web browser for Microsoft Windows based on the Goanna layout engine, using the native Windows API for its interface. Released under the GNU General Public License, it is designed to run efficiently even on older or low-spec hardware, with tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, skins and macro support.
K-Meleon website preview
Live preview of kmeleonbrowser.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
K-Meleon: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers web browser, open source, lightweight, windows — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
K-Meleon pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | kmeleonbrowser.org |
K-Meleon key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: web browser, open source, lightweight, windows
- Official site: kmeleonbrowser.org
K-Meleon FAQ
How much does K-Meleon cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (kmeleonbrowser.org).
What is K-Meleon used for?
Extremely lightweight, free open-source browser for Windows Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: web browser, open source, lightweight, windows.
Where can I try K-Meleon?
On its official site, kmeleonbrowser.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
K-Meleon vs alternatives
| K-Meleon | Falkon | Midori Browser | Basilisk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | web browser, open source, lightweight, windows | web browser, open source, kde, lightweight | web browser, open source, privacy, lightweight | web browser, open source, xul, classic interface |
| Official site | kmeleonbrowser.org | falkon.org | astian.org | basilisk-browser.org |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside K-Meleon, it includes Falkon, qutebrowser, Nyxt, Ladybird.
Alternatives to K-Meleon
Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with K-Meleon — worth comparing before you commit:
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More in Utilities & Security
Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: Falkon — KDE's free, open-source lightweight browser with built-in ad blocking; qutebrowser — Keyboard-driven, vim-like browser that is free software under the GPL; Nyxt — Keyboard-driven, Lisp-extensible browser that is open and free.
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