Features
nav0 includes only the features essential for a clean browsing experience. Nothing more.
Core Features
Tab Management
Simple, efficient tab handling:
- Open unlimited tabs
- Tab preview on hover
- Drag to reorder
- Close with middle-click
- Restore recently closed tabs
Bookmarks
Local bookmark storage:
- Add bookmarks with one click
- Organize with folders
- Import/export standard formats (HTML)
- No cloud sync—your bookmarks stay on your device
History
Browse your history privately:
- Local storage only
- Easy clearing (by time range or all)
- Search within history
- No history sent anywhere
Downloads
Straightforward download management:
- Choose download location
- Pause and resume
- Clear download history
- No scanning uploads to external servers
Privacy Features
Tracking Protection
Built-in protection against common trackers:
- Block third-party cookies by default
- Fingerprinting protection
- Referrer trimming
- No tracking of your tracking protection usage
Private Browsing
Enhanced private mode:
- No history saved
- Cookies cleared on close
- No cached data persists
- Truly private—we can't see it either
HTTPS Upgrades
Automatic security:
- Upgrade HTTP to HTTPS when available
- Clear warnings for insecure sites
- No phoning home to check URLs
Security Features
Safe Browsing
Protection without surveillance:
- Local blocklists for known malicious sites
- Warning pages for suspicious downloads
- No URL checking against remote servers
- Updates via standard release channels
Sandboxing
Chromium's security model:
- Process isolation per tab
- Restricted file system access
- Memory protection
Regular Updates
Stay secure:
- Security patches from upstream Chromium
- Transparent changelog
- No forced updates—you control when
What's Intentionally Missing
We deliberately exclude:
| Feature | Why It's Missing |
|---|---|
| AI Assistant | Unnecessary complexity, often cloud-dependent |
| News Feed | Distraction, usually ad-driven |
| Sync Service | Requires accounts, cloud storage |
| Rewards/Crypto | Not a browser's job |
| Built-in VPN | Usually upsells, trust issues |
| Reading List | Use bookmarks |
| Collections | Use bookmark folders |
Customization
Settings You Control
- Default search engine
- Start page
- Download location
- Cookie policy
- JavaScript enable/disable per site
Settings We Don't Include
- Telemetry opt-out (there's nothing to opt out of)
- Data sharing preferences (we don't share data)
- Personalization options (nothing is personalized)
Performance
Resource Usage
nav0 is designed to be light:
- Minimal background processes
- No pre-loading of "suggested" content
- No idle network requests
- Efficient memory management
Startup Time
Fast launch:
- No account check on startup
- No sync on startup
- No news/feed loading
- Just the browser, ready to go
Developer Features
For web developers:
- Full Chrome DevTools
- Console, Network, Elements panels
- Local storage inspection
- No additional "developer clouds" or services