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Iridium Browser
Web browser focusing on security and privacy
Web BrowsersFree
v2023.09.116
What is Iridium Browser?
Web browser focusing on security and privacy
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask iridiumHow to Install Iridium Browser on Mac
Follow these steps to install Iridium Browser using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask iridiumPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask iridium - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm iridium is installed, then try `iridium --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch Iridium Browser
Run `iridium` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- ✓Simple one-command installation
- ✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
- ✓Completely free to use
Cons
- ✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
- ✗macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about Iridium Browser
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask iridium`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `iridium` from Terminal.
