ArDali Browser 6.0.0

ArDali Browser 6.0.0

Released on 24 August 2026.

ArDali Browser 6.0.0 is a major architectural transition from
ArDali-WebMedia 5.5.2. The Electron-based media application has been replaced
by a modular native browser built with Qt 6, Qt WebEngine, and C++20.

Highlights

• Native multi-tab browser architecture with session restoration, tab
  reordering, detachable tabs, hover previews, and custom new-tab pages.
• ArDali Blocker for local request filtering, tracker and advertisement
  protection, cosmetic filtering, per-site controls, logs, and rule-set
  management.
• ArDali Pulse for recognizing music from system audio or a microphone and
  opening results on configured music services.
• Encrypted local credential vault and integrated password-management UI.
• Audio effects, 32-band equalizer presets, output processing, and live media
  controls integrated into the browser.
• Redesigned settings, side tools, browser chrome, and modular native source
  layout.
• New Arch Linux source package recipe and standards-based desktop/icon
  installation for the ardali-browser executable.

Platform status

Linux is the verified 6.0.0 build and packaging target. The source contains a
Windows application-resource path, but no Windows binary is included in this
release until that pipeline is independently verified.

Upgrade note

This release changes the application architecture, executable, package name,
and storage implementation. A seamless migration from ArDali-WebMedia 5.5.2
is not claimed; keep a backup of existing data before switching.

License and third-party components

ArDali Browser is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. Bundled filter rules,
scriptlets, lists, and other third-party resources retain their own notices;
see browser/resources/adblock/NOTICE.txt in the source tree.