Thorium
Thorium is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. It is a Chromium fork for Linux, Windows, MacOS, Android, and Raspberry Pi named after radioactive element No. 90.
Installation
Option 1: Command Line (Receives Auto-Updates)
The repo can be used on any distribution that supports .deb packaging. To add to your system open your Terminal and enter the following:
wget https://dl.thorium.rocks/debian/dists/stable/thorium.list
sudo mv thorium.list /etc/apt/sources.list.d/
sudo apt update
sudo apt install thorium-browser
Option 1: Command Line (Receives Auto-Updates)
The repo can be used on any distribution that supports .deb packaging. To add to your system open your Terminal and enter the following:
wget https://dl.thorium.rocks/debian/dists/stable/thorium.list
sudo mv thorium.list /etc/apt/sources.list.d/
sudo apt update
sudo apt install thorium-browser
Option 2: Manually Download the Installation File
Go to the Thorium Releases GitHub website and download the most current version of the installation file for your system. Since I'm using Ubuntu MATE, I downloaded the .deb file.
Go to the Thorium Releases GitHub website and download the most current version of the installation file for your system. Since I'm using Ubuntu MATE, I downloaded the .deb file.
Locate the installation file on your system.
Double-click the installation file to open your Package Installer. I use the GDebi Package Installer on my system. (sudo apt-get install gdebi) Click the Install Package button.
Enter your Password and click the Authenticate button.
Wait until you see Same version is already installed before you close the Package Installer.
You are now ready to open the Thorium Browser. If you do not see it in your menu then reboot your system.
You may also notice Thorium Shell in your menu. "Thorium Shell can be used to open a minimal Thorium window. It is also good for Web Tests and Web Development." "It is useful for making a little browser overlay, for example opening a YouTube video while gaming, or to look something up real quick without opening a full browser window."
The first time you open Thorium you will be greeted with a Welcome to Thorium Browser! webpage.
The Thorium Browser website has a lot of additional information, apps, and extensions. The creator also created a Thorium Material Dark Theme that looks great.
Recommended Browser Extensions
Here are several add-ons or extensions that you can use to enhance your web browser’s protection and security.
Here are several add-ons or extensions that you can use to enhance your web browser’s protection and security.
- uBlock Origin (Chrome Web Store)
- Poper Blocker (Chrome Web Store)
- Privacy Badger (Chrome Web Store) or DuckDuckGo (Chrome Web Store)
- Bitwarden (Chrome Web Store)
- SponsorBlock for YouTube (Chrome Web Store)
- Malwarebytes Browser Guard (Chrome Web Store)
- Guardio (Chrome Web Store)
How to Uninstall Thorium:
1. Open the Terminal (Shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T)
2. Type the following: sudo apt remove thorium-browser
3. Next, go into your Software & Updates and locate and select
https://dl.thorium.rocks/debian/stable main and then click the -Remove button.
1. Open the Terminal (Shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T)
2. Type the following: sudo apt remove thorium-browser
3. Next, go into your Software & Updates and locate and select
https://dl.thorium.rocks/debian/stable main and then click the -Remove button.
Additional Thorium Links
Overall, I think Thorium is a great browser.
Dec 4, 2023