Chromium como alternativa Linux a Mozilla Firefox

Actualizado el 18 de octubre de 2026

Nuestra opinión

Chromium works well as a Linux replacement for Firefox for users who prioritize speed, Chrome‑Web‑Store extensions, and tight integration with Google services. It renders modern sites reliably and offers strong sandboxing, but it lacks Firefox's native Sync, built‑in tracking protection defaults, and some privacy‑focused extensions. If you value a lean, open‑source browser with good developer tools and don’t mind configuring Google sync manually, Chromium is a solid choice; otherwise Firefox remains the better option for privacy‑first users.

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Licencia: BSD-3-Clause and LGPL-2.1+ and…
Precio: Gratis
Última versión: 155.0.8059.39 (6 de octubre de 2026)
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Instalar Chromium Sitio oficial ↗

Lo que funciona igual

Both render HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, WebGL and WebAssembly
Support bookmark import/export and password managers
Provide tabbed browsing with session restore
Offer built‑in PDF viewer and media playback
Run natively on major Linux distributions

Lo que cambia

Chromium uses Google‑centric sync (requires manual setup), Firefox has its own independent Sync service
Firefox includes extensive privacy controls and tracking protection enabled by default; Chromium relies on extensions for similar protection
Extension ecosystems differ: Chrome Web Store vs. Firefox Add‑ons, some Firefox‑only extensions are unavailable in Chromium
Chromium ships with more aggressive telemetry and background services by default
Firefox supports built‑in picture‑in‑picture and reader mode; Chromium requires extensions for comparable features

Abrir tus archivos de Mozilla Firefox

Chromium can open Firefox bookmark files (HTML export) without issue, and you can import them via the browser’s bookmark manager. Password export is not directly compatible; you would need to export passwords from Firefox (e.g., as CSV) and import them into a password manager that Chromium can use. There is no native support for Firefox’s JSON‑based profile data, so full profile migration isn’t automatic.

Pasar de Mozilla Firefox a Chromium, paso a paso

Export bookmarks from Firefox as an HTML file (Bookmarks → Show All → Import and Backup → Export Bookmarks to HTML).
If needed, export passwords from Firefox to a CSV file using a password manager.
Install Chromium from your distribution’s repository or Flathub.
Open Chromium’s Settings → Import bookmarks and select the exported HTML file.
Configure sync by signing into a Google account if you want cloud sync, or install a privacy‑focused extension for Sync‑like features.
Verify extensions you need are available in the Chrome Web Store and install them.

Funciones clave de Chromium

Arquitectura multiproceso rápida con sandboxing
Soporte para estándares web modernos (HTML5, WebAssembly)
Amplia biblioteca de extensiones a través de Chrome Web Store
Sincronización con cuentas de Google (si se configura manualmente)
Herramientas de desarrollo para depuración y análisis de rendimiento
Aceleración por hardware y UI receptiva
Aislamiento de pestañas y resistencia a los errores
Visor de PDF integrado y soporte multimedia

Cómo instalar Chromium en Linux

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

Preguntas frecuentes

Will my Firefox extensions work in Chromium?

No. Firefox extensions use a different API and must be replaced with Chrome‑Web‑Store equivalents or compatible alternatives.

Is Chromium as private as Firefox?

Chromium does not include the same built‑in tracking protection as Firefox; you’ll need to add extensions or adjust settings to achieve comparable privacy.

Can I sync tabs and history across devices with Chromium?

Yes, but only through a Google account; there is no independent, open‑source sync service like Firefox Sync.