LadybirdBrowser/ladybird
Truly independent web browser
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#8
MOST-STARRED C++
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +49 | +1.7K | +5K |
| Per day | 7 | 55 | 55 |
| Forks gained | +5 | +63 | +158 |
ladybird gained 1.7K stars in the last 30 days, about 55 a day, and now has 66.4K. It is about 2 years old and has averaged roughly 33.2K stars a year. It ranks #8 among C++ repositories and #166 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
13
DAYS ON TRENDING
#280
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
ladybird has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #280. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ladybird is an open-source project written in C++: Truly independent web browser.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in browser, browser-engine. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in C++ for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/LadybirdBrowser/ladybird.git
cd ladybird⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ladybird coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed ladybird into C++ backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open BSD-2-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install ladybird using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/LadybirdBrowser/ladybird.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ladybird.
Import ladybird into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ladybird --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
LadybirdBrowser/ladybird is currently ranked #166 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ladybird do? +
Truly independent web browser
What language is ladybird written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: browser, browser-engine.
Is ladybird actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 6, 2026 with 575 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ladybird have? +
ladybird has 66,428 stars and 3,166 forks on GitHub.
How does ladybird rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 66,428 stars, LadybirdBrowser/ladybird is ranked #166 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #8 among C++ projects.
What license is ladybird distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-2-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
