Midori
Also called midori browser, astian midori
A lightweight browser that moved from WebKit GTK to a Windows-friendly build. On Windows the process is midori.exe.
What you need to know
Midori is Astian's browser. It is not Chrome.
midori.exe is the Windows Midori build. chrome.exe is Chrome. Early Midori was WebKit GTK. Current Windows Midori is a later line.
- What is it?
- Web browser
- Still current?
- Yes, see Current status
- Official download?
- Use the vendor link in this article
What is Midori?
Midori is Astian's desktop browser. The Windows executable is midori.exe. It is not Google Chrome and not the old GTK-only package.
If you have never used it
If you want Midori, this is Astian's browser, not Chrome. Early Midori was a WebKit GTK Linux browser. Current Windows builds are a later, Windows-friendly line. Download it from astian.org/midori-browser. The process is midori.exe. chrome.exe is Chrome.
What is it used for?
Daily tabs without Chrome branding. Site compatibility depends on the current Midori engine, not on chrome.exe.
Astian still markets Midori as lighter-feeling. That is branding, not a Foxhole benchmark.
midori.exe keeps its own profile. Uninstalling Chrome does not remove it.
Who is it for?
- People who remember Midori from Linux and want the Windows build
- Users who were pointed at Astian Midori
- Anyone who assumed it was Chrome
Current status
Midori (2007) is a current web browser from Astian. The vendor still points Windows users at https://astian.org/midori-browser/.
How old is it?
Midori started in 2007 as a lightweight WebKit GTK browser. Astian later continued the name on a Windows-friendly build. A 2010 Elementary OS Midori tip is not today's midori.exe.
Versions
Major channels first. Exact build numbers are not all verified here.
System requirements
Values follow the publisher's public guidance. Workload still changes the real need.
Minimum
| Operating system | A current supported Windows 10 or Windows 11 release, per the vendor |
|---|---|
| RAM | Enough for Windows plus this app. Heavy projects want more. |
Resource profile
- CPU demand
- Follows what you open inside the app
- RAM demand
- Follows documents, tabs, or libraries
Installed processes
These executables belong to this product when it is installed.
| midori.exe | Main Windows executable |
|---|
Startup components
Midori can restore the last session. It is not a Windows component.
File locations
| Typical install | C:\Program Files\Astian\Midori\ |
|---|
File formats
Common problems
Old Linux how-tos
GTK Midori settings do not map 1:1 to the current Windows build. Use Astian pages.
People close chrome.exe to quit Midori
Wrong exe. midori.exe is this product.
Getting unstuck
Install from astian.org/midori-browser
A Midori turbo pack is junk.
Use astian.org/midori-en for current help
Arch Wiki Midori pages can describe the old GTK app.
Confirm midori.exe, not chrome.exe
Open file location. An Astian or Midori folder is this product.
Alternatives
Firefox if you want Gecko. Chrome or Edge for stock Chromium. Falkon if you want a KDE QtWebEngine browser instead.
Official help and downloads
Start with the vendor. Random exe sites are not a support channel.
| Download | astian.org/midori-browser/ Official installer or vendor page |
|---|---|
| Help | astian.org/midori-en/ Vendor support |
| Official site | astian.org/midori-browser/ Start here, not a random exe host |
Related hardware
A modest PC is enough. Broken sites are often engine compatibility, not missing RAM.
Technical details
Technical details
Vendor version numbers change. This article does not pin a build.
Sources and verification
Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Feex Reviewed. How we research.
- Midori official site · Vendor product page
- Midori help · Vendor support
- Foxhole process map · First-party samples on Windows PCs. Not a lab benchmark.
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