alex313031-thorium
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Description:
Chromium-based web browser
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: M130.0.6723.174@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: browser chromium web performance privacy
Install: brew install --cask alex313031-thorium
About:
Thorium is a specialized Chromium fork optimized for maximum performance and efficiency on modern hardware. It includes patches for faster browsing, reduced memory usage, and enhanced privacy features compared to standard Chromium builds.
Key Features:
  • AVX2 and AVX-512 optimized builds for superior performance
  • Reduced memory footprint and faster page rendering
  • Built-in privacy enhancements and telemetry removal
  • Support for both stable and bleeding-edge Chromium releases
Use Cases:
  • Power users seeking maximum browser performance
  • Developers needing a faster Chromium-based testing environment
  • Privacy-conscious users wanting a de-googled browser
Alternatives:
  • google-chrome – Official Google Chrome with proprietary components and telemetry
  • chromium – Standard open-source Chromium without Thorium's performance optimizations
  • brave – Chromium-based with built-in ad-blocking and crypto features
Version History
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Jul 31, 2025 11:02pm M130.0.6723.174 0 VERSION_BUMP f067cae9
Jul 31, 2025 11:02pm M130.0.6723.174 0 VERSION_BUMP 2ff9f141