FalkonLinux vs Microsoft Edge LegacyWindows

Falkon as a Linux alternative to Microsoft Edge Legacy

Updated October 28, 2026

Our verdict

Falkon is a decent replacement for Microsoft Edge Legacy if you prioritize speed, low resource use, and basic browsing on Linux. It handles modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript well enough for everyday sites, and its built-in ad blocker and tab management are functional. However, it lacks cross-device sync, a robust extension ecosystem, and cloud integration. It’s best for users who don’t rely on syncing bookmarks or extensions across devices and want a simple, privacy-focused browser without Chromium bloat.

Feature parity65%

License: GPL-3.0+
Price: Free
Latest version: 26.04.3 (July 2, 2026)
Rating: —

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What works the same

Supports modern HTML5 and CSS3 rendering
Includes tab management with sidebar access to history and bookmarks
Offers private browsing mode
Provides built-in ad blocking (via AdBlock plugin)
Features an SSL certificate manager for security

What is different

No sync across devices — bookmarks and settings stay local
No support for browser extensions like Edge Legacy’s add-ons
Lacks integration with Microsoft cloud services (OneDrive, Azure, etc.)
Uses QtWebEngine (Chromium-based) but with limited JavaScript performance compared to full Chromium
RSS reader included, which Edge Legacy doesn’t have

Opening your Microsoft Edge Legacy files

Falkon can import bookmarks from HTML files, which you can export from Microsoft Edge Legacy via its bookmark manager. History and passwords cannot be directly migrated since Falkon doesn’t support importing from Edge Legacy profiles. Cookies and session data aren’t transferable. If you export your Edge Legacy bookmarks as an HTML file, Falkon can read and import that standard format, but other data like saved passwords or open tabs must be handled manually or are unsupported.

Switching from Microsoft Edge Legacy to Falkon, step by step

Export bookmarks from Microsoft Edge Legacy as an HTML file
Install Falkon via your distribution’s package manager or Flathub
Open Falkon, go to Bookmarks > Import & Export > Import from HTML
Enable the built-in ad blocker in Settings > Plugins > AdBlock
Set up your preferred search engine and privacy settings

Key features of Falkon

Fast, low‑memory Qt engine
Built‑in ad blocker
Flash blocking via Click2Flash
RSS reader in sidebar
SSL certificate manager
Bookmarks & history in sidebar
Tab management

How to install Falkon on Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.kde.falkon

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install falkon

Debiansudo apt install falkon

Fedorasudo dnf install falkon

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S falkon

openSUSEsudo zypper install falkon

Frequently asked questions

Can Falkon run Microsoft Edge Legacy extensions?

No, Falkon does not support browser extensions at all, including those from Edge Legacy. It has limited plugin support, with only built-in features like ad blocking.

Is Falkon based on Chromium?

Yes, Falkon uses QtWebEngine, which is based on Chromium, but it’s wrapped in Qt and optimized for lower memory use. It doesn’t include all Chromium features or compatibility layers.

Does Falkon receive regular security updates?

Yes, Falkon is actively maintained by KDE and receives updates through distribution repositories and Flatpak, including security patches for QtWebEngine and its components.