An Update on Orion for Linux and Windows

The Kagi team has provided a status update regarding the development of the Orion browser for Linux and Windows platforms. Originally built as a high-performance, WebKit-based browser for macOS, Orion has garnered significant interest for its privacy-focused features and support for both Chrome and Firefox extensions. In this update, the developers acknowledge the community's high demand for cross-platform availability. They explain that the primary challenge lies in the architectural differences between WebKit and the native rendering engines used on Linux and Windows. While the team remains committed to the project, they emphasize that porting a browser of this complexity requires significant engineering resources to ensure the same level of performance and security found on the macOS version. Consequently, they are prioritizing stability and feature parity before committing to a firm release timeline for these new operating systems.