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Ungoogled Chromium is a privacy-focused variant of the Chromium browser, designed for users who value control, transparency, and minimal reliance on Google services. Like Chromium itself, Ungoogled Chromium is open-source and built on the same foundation as Google Chrome, but with all proprietary integrations, background connections, and tracking features removed.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to install Ungoogled Chromium on FunOS, how to launch it, and how to completely uninstall it if needed. All steps can be performed easily using the Terminal.

What is Ungoogled Chromium?

Ungoogled Chromium is a modified version of the Chromium browser project. Its goal is to remove all connections to Google services, giving users a browser that is lightweight, fast, and highly private.

Here are some of its key features:

• 🚫 No Google integration – all background communication with Google servers is disabled or removed.
• 🔒 Enhanced privacy – no automatic URL tracking, syncing, or data collection.
• ⚙️ Customizable – users can configure search engines, settings, and extensions manually.
• 🧩 Compatible with Chromium extensions – most Chrome Web Store extensions can still be installed manually.

This makes Ungoogled Chromium a great choice for users who want a clean and privacy-respecting web browser experience on FunOS.

How to Install Ungoogled Chromium on FunOS

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Follow these steps to install Ungoogled Chromium on your FunOS system.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open the Terminal in several ways:

• Click Menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, then click Terminal
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard

Step 2: Add the XtraDeb PPA

The easiest way to install Ungoogled Chromium is through the XtraDeb PPA, which provides updated versions of popular open-source applications for Ubuntu and its derivatives, including FunOS.

Run the following command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:xtradeb/apps

When prompted, press Enter to confirm.

Step 3: Update the Package List

After adding the PPA, update your package list to include the new repository:

sudo apt update

Step 4: Install Ungoogled Chromium

Now, install Ungoogled Chromium by running:

sudo apt install ungoogled-chromium

Wait until the installation process completes.

Step 5: Reload the Menu

After installation, reload the JWM menu so that the new application appears in the menu list:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Launching Ungoogled Chromium

Once installed, you can start Ungoogled Chromium from the menu:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Go to the Internet category.
• Click Ungoogled Chromium to launch the browser.

You can now enjoy a fast, privacy-focused browsing experience on FunOS.

How to Uninstall Ungoogled Chromium on FunOS

If you no longer need Ungoogled Chromium, you can remove it completely from your system by following these steps.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

As before, open the Terminal using one of these methods:

• Click Menu > Terminal
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 2: Remove Ungoogled Chromium

Run the following command to uninstall the browser:

sudo apt remove --purge ungoogled-chromium

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

Clean up packages that were automatically installed but are no longer needed:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Remove the XtraDeb PPA

If you no longer need the XtraDeb repository, remove it with this command:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:xtradeb/apps

Step 5: Update the Package List

Update your repositories again to refresh your package index:

sudo apt update

Step 6: Remove User Data (Optional)

If you want to delete all your browsing data and configuration files, run these commands:

rm -rf $HOME/.config/chromium
rm -rf $HOME/.cache/chromium

This will remove your profiles, extensions, and cache files completely.

Step 7: Reload the Menu

Finally, reload the JWM menu to remove Ungoogled Chromium from the menu list:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Conclusion

Ungoogled Chromium offers an excellent alternative for users who want a secure, private, and lightweight web browser without Google’s ecosystem. It’s perfect for FunOS users who value simplicity and privacy.

By following this guide, you can easily install Ungoogled Chromium, explore its features, and remove it completely if desired. FunOS’s lightweight nature makes it an ideal environment for running fast browsers like Ungoogled Chromium.