Thorium is a Chromium fork crafted for modern devices, built to harness the latest in optimization and security features. With support for Widevine, all essential codecs, and an interface that mimics Google Chrome, it offers a seamless experience across Windows, MacOS, Android, and more. Explore a faster, more efficient browsing solution tailored for today's technology.
Thorium is a powerful Chromium fork, named after the radioactive element No. 90, designed specifically for Linux systems. Built with cutting-edge technology, Thorium retains the core functionalities of Google Chrome while incorporating a variety of enhancements and patches tailored to provide an exceptional browsing experience. Here’s what makes Thorium stand out:
Key Features and Advantages:
- Up-to-Date Chromium Core: Always utilize the latest stable version of Chromium to ensure you have the newest features and security updates.
- Widevine and Codec Support: Enjoy seamless media playback with built-in Widevine support and all essential codecs included.
- Performance Optimizations: Thorium incorporates advanced compiler optimizations like thinLTO, CFlag, LDFlag, LLVM Loop, and PGO, ensuring a high-performance browsing experience.
- Advanced Hardware Support: Built with support for SSE4, AVX, and AES, Thorium is optimized for modern processors but offers alternative builds for those with older CPUs (see Thorium SSE3).
Varied Build Options:
Find tailored builds for different platforms:
- Windows: Thorium Win
- AVX2 Builds: Thorium AVX2
- MacOS: Thorium Mac
- Android: Thorium Android
- Raspberry Pi: Thorium Raspi
- Special Builds: Thorium Special
Additionally, you can find the Thorium website with a deb repository for auto-updating on Linux at thorium.rocks.
Notable Enhancements over Chromium:
Thorium doesn't just match Chromium; it enhances it:
- Improved Performance Flags: Various compiler flags optimize performance for AVX CPUs. Read more in PATCHES.md.
- Advanced Streaming and Playback Support: Experimental MPEG-DASH support and HEVC/H.265 compatibility available.
- Enhanced User Experience: Features like Live Caption, new Menu UI, and default privacy settings improve usability and security.
- Extensive Patch Integration: Includes patches from Debian and friendly features from Ungoogled Chromium, leading to a refined browsing experience.
Get Involved:
Join our community for discussions at the ChromiumBrowser subreddit and find additional resources on the Thorium blog.
Discover the power of Thorium today, where cutting-edge technology meets user-focused enhancements for an outstanding browser experience!