K-Meleon for Windows

Need a browser that still runs smoothly on an old, low-memory PC? K-Meleon is a free, open-source Windows browser around since 2000, built on Mozilla's Gecko engine (Goanna, a Gecko fork, in version 76) with a native Windows interface and a powerful macro system.

How does K-Meleon handle everyday browsing?

K-Meleon uses Gecko, the browser engine associated with Mozilla, to display websites. Tabs let you keep multiple pages open in one window. RSS feeds are also supported, alongside regular web browsing.

It uses little memory, which is why it is still popular on older PCs. Its older engine, however, renders some modern websites incorrectly. Its traditional menus and toolbars keep common browser controls visible.

Which search tools are built in?

K-Meleon provides quick searches across several services. Type a query once and send it to Google, Google Images, Wikipedia, Yahoo or Bing.

Can you bring settings from another browser?

K-Meleon can import preferences and favorites from another browser, so saved sites and personal settings can carry over. After importing, use the browser’s menus and tabs to visit and organize pages.

How can you customize K-Meleon?

Menus and toolbars can be adjusted to change which controls appear and how browser commands are arranged. More advanced users can work with K-Meleon’s configuration files and macro system to tailor commands and browser behavior.

System requirements: 32-bit only

Which engine does K-Meleon use?

Gecko in older versions; version 76 switched to Goanna, the Gecko fork also used by Pale Moon.

Does every website work in K-Meleon?

No. Some sites built for current Chrome or Firefox display incorrectly or refuse to load.

Can it import bookmarks?

Yes. Favorites and settings can be imported from another browser.

Can menus be customized?

Yes. Menus, toolbars and commands are set in plain configuration files and macros.