Tech Giants and Linux Foundation Launch Chromium Support Initiative

Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Opera join forces to fund and sustain open-source Chromium browser development under a new Linux Foundation program.

The Linux Foundation has introduced the 'Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers' initiative to fund and advance open-source Chromium projects.
Founding members include Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Opera, with plans to provide a neutral space for collaboration and innovation in the Chromium ecosystem.
Google, which contributed 94% of Chromium's codebase in 2024, has pledged to maintain its investment while encouraging other stakeholders to increase their involvement.
The initiative's open governance model aims to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and community-driven development for the broader Chromium ecosystem.
The move comes as Google faces potential antitrust remedies, including the possible sale of its Chrome browser, raising questions about the impact on non-Chromium browsers like Firefox and Safari.