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Chromium als Linux-Alternative zu Chrome

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Chromium is a solid replacement for Chrome on Linux, especially for users who prioritize open-source software and want to avoid Google's telemetry and forced account integration. It offers the same core browsing experience, including fast rendering, strong JavaScript performance, and full support for Chrome Web Store extensions. If you rely on Google services less heavily and value privacy or software freedom, Chromium is a capable, drop-in alternative. However, power users needing media codecs or automatic updates may need to adjust.

Funktionsabdeckung95%
Lizenz
BSD-3-Clause and LGPL-2.1+ and…
Preis
Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version
156.0.8078.79 (29. Oktober 2026)
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Was gleich funktioniert

  • Same rendering engine and JavaScript performance as Chrome
  • Supports Chrome Web Store extensions and themes
  • Nearly identical user interface and tab management
  • Regular security updates and stable release cycles
  • Available on major Linux distributions via native packages

Was anders ist

  • No built-in support for proprietary codecs (e.g., H.264, AAC) without manual setup
  • Lacks automatic updates in some distro packages
  • No integration with Google services like Safe Browsing or sync by default
  • No media playback out of the box in some configurations
  • No branding or telemetry, which some users may find less polished

Ihre Chrome-Dateien öffnen

Chromium can open Chrome bookmarks, history, and cookies directly since both share the same profile structure. You can import Chrome data by pointing Chromium to your existing Chrome profile directory (~/.config/google-chrome). However, encrypted passwords may not transfer if Chrome uses system keyring integration. Exporting bookmarks to HTML works flawlessly in both directions. Session and extension data are compatible, making migration straightforward for most users.

Von Chrome zu Chromium wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

  1. Install Chromium via your distro's package manager or Flathub
  2. Close Chrome and back up ~/.config/google-chrome if needed
  3. Copy profile data to ~/.config/chromium or let Chromium import on first run
  4. Reinstall extensions from Chrome Web Store
  5. Enable desired flags and disable unwanted features in chrome://flags

Wichtige Funktionen von Chromium

  • Schnelle, Multi-Process-Architektur mit Sandboxing
  • Unterstützung für moderne Webstandards (HTML5, WebAssembly)
  • Umfassende Erweiterungs-Bibliothek über den Chrome Web Store
  • Synchronisation mit Google-Konten (wenn manuell konfiguriert)
  • Entwickler-Tools für Debugging und Leistungsanalyse
  • Hardware-Beschleunigung und reaktive UI
  • Tab-Isolation und Crash-Resistenz
  • Eingebauter PDF-Viewer und Medienunterstützung

Chromium unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.chromium.Chromium
Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install chromium-browser
Debiansudo apt install chromium
Fedorasudo dnf install chromium
Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S chromium
openSUSEsudo zypper install chromium

Häufige Fragen

Can I use Chrome extensions in Chromium?

Yes, Chromium supports all extensions from the Chrome Web Store. You can install them manually by enabling developer mode and dragging the .crx file or using third-party installers.

Why doesn’t some media play in Chromium?

Chromium lacks proprietary codecs like H.264 and AAC by default. Install additional packages like ffmpeg or enable restricted extras depending on your distro.

Is Chromium less secure than Chrome?

No, Chromium receives the same security updates as Chrome but may lag slightly in distro repositories. Using Flathub or Snap versions ensures faster patch delivery.

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