Orion
Orion is a native web browser for Apple devices that focuses on privacy, speed, and everyday browsing with support for many Chrome and Firefox extensions.
What is Orion?
Orion is a web browser for macOS that helps people browse the web with a native Apple-focused experience. Developed by Kagi Inc., it is built on WebKit and is designed for users who want a browser with built-in privacy protections, strong performance, and compatibility with many common browsing workflows. Orion includes ad and tracker blocking, tabbed browsing, bookmarks, password and autofill features, and support for installing many Chrome and Firefox browser extensions. It is aimed at everyday Mac users as well as people who want more control over privacy and extension choice without switching to a Chromium-based browser. On Mac, users will typically use Orion for general web browsing, research, reading, shopping, and web app access.
Key features
- Browse the web with a native WebKit-based Mac browser
- Block ads and trackers by default during everyday browsing
- Install and use many Chrome and Firefox browser extensions
- Manage tabs, bookmarks, and saved browsing sessions
- Use private browsing and privacy-focused browser controls
- Access password autofill and common browser convenience features
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Orion is a legitimate web browser from Kagi Inc. Its network access, website data storage, downloads, extension support, and optional browser permissions are consistent with normal browser behavior. As with any browser, installed extensions can affect privacy and security, so review extension permissions carefully and only install ones you trust.
Recommendation: Keep Orion if you use it as a primary or secondary browser on your Mac. If you no longer use it, removing the app is reasonable, but you may also want to remove its browser data and extension-related files if you want a fuller cleanup.
Common paths
/Applications/Orion.app~/Applications/Orion.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.kagi.kagimacOS
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Orion
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.kagi.kagimacOS.plist
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