Ask HN: Is it worthwhile to create a web browser in 2026?

5•roschdal•57m ago

So I am creating the Nordstjernen web browser. https://nordstjernen.org/

Is this still a worthwhile project? As a research project, to explore different ideas (C programming language, no JIT, developed by AI with one developer), and to provide a choice between multiple html rendering engines in addition to Chrome and Firefox).

Comments

gregsadetsky•56m ago

I'd say yes - it seems like an interesting / worthwhile project, even if only for you to explore new areas/learn..?

Just curious, have you looked at https://browser.engineering/ - and generally speaking, what are your thoughts on the few new browsers appearing these days?

jaredwiener•55m ago

What do you want to get out of this project? That's how you determine if its worthwhile.

bigyabai•36m ago

I'm a Linux user, and I use a lot of native GTK apps. I have pretty much zero interest in using a homemade rendering engine or vibe-coded Javascript runtime. Why wouldn't I use a native browser like Epiphany instead?

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