Lynx (web browser)

Lynx
Original author(s)Lou Montulli, Michael Grobe, Charles Rezac
Developer(s)Thomas Dickey
Initial release1992 (1992)
Stable release
2.9.2  / 31 May 2024 (31 May 2024)
Repository
Written inISO C
Enginefork of libwww
Operating systemUnix-like, DOS, Windows, VMS
Available inEnglish
TypeText-based web browser
LicenseGNU GPLv2
Websitelynx.invisible-island.net

Lynx is a customizable text-based web browser for use on cursor-addressable character cell terminals. As of 2025, it is the oldest web browser still being maintained, having started in 1992.