Midori Browser version 11.7 integrates a VPN directly into the browser. The open source project, built on Firefox and developed by Astian, brings MidoriVPN as its headline feature for this release, a paid VPN service from the company itself.

The client runs on WireGuard protocol and the source code is public on GitHub. The servers, however, are managed by Astian and the service requires a subscription. The Base plan costs $0.99 per month and covers two devices with five server locations available. The Pro tier jumps to $2.99 with unlimited devices and access to all servers. Ultimate reaches $4.99 and throws in a dedicated IP plus servers optimized for streaming and gaming. The infrastructure includes roughly 150 servers spread across more than 45 countries, according to their website.

Astian is a small operation, and their website lacks detailed documentation on log management policies. Anyone considering a VPN as a serious privacy tool should keep that in mind.

Other updates in this release

Version 11.7 also introduces real-time page translation, accessible via about:translations, and on Linux the GTK emoji picker is now available. The built-in PDF reader received further improvements, though specifics weren’t disclosed.

Tracker blocking, already present in previous versions under the name Midori Privacy Protect, now offers configurable protection levels with a strict mode for maximum filtering. The internal AstianGO search engine, tracker-free and ad-free, adds autocomplete and new options to the New Tab page.

Tab management gets a boost: you can now select multiple tabs, right-click, and copy all their links in one go, complete with page titles. There’s also over a dozen customizable keyboard shortcuts, manageable from the settings panel.

Midori is free to download from the official website. MidoriVPN is a separate service with a free trial upon activation.