the-ora/browser
Less noise, more browsing. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
67/100
- Activity 76
- Release rhythm 78
- Longevity 27
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 0.0
- age_days: 389
- days_rel: 148
- days_push: 148
- n_releases_24m: 57
Adoption not part of the score
2207 stars · 86 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
Ora is an open-source, native macOS web browser built with Swift, SwiftUI, and WebKit, positioned as an Arc alternative with tab management, spaces, and a vertical sidebar. It emphasizes a low-friction browsing experience with built-in content blocking and privacy protections.
Use cases
- browse the web with a native macOS browser
- find an open-source Arc alternative for Mac
- block ads and trackers while browsing
- manage tabs with spaces and a vertical sidebar
- customize search engines in a lightweight browser
- use a WebKit-based browser with developer features
When to choose
- you want a native, fast macOS browser instead of Electron-based ones
- you prefer open-source, GPL-licensed software
- you liked Arc's spaces and vertical tabs but want an open alternative
- you value built-in content blocking and privacy
When to avoid
- you need a fully stable daily-driver browser today - it is still in active development
- you need cross-platform support (Windows/Linux)
- you require Chrome extension compatibility
- you need enterprise-grade features or long-term support
Facets
application · maturity experimental
privacy developer-tools web-development privacy apple-ecosystem desktop-applications web-browser webkit arc-alternative swiftui content-blocking vertical-tabs open-source-browser macos swift desktop
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/the-ora/browser · fetched 2026-08-28 · 0684493e3a7e
- homepage: https://orabrowser.com/ · fetched 2026-08-29 · ccf665568181
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| the-ora/browser | main | 67 |
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