---
name: "epiphany"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "epiphany"
version: "51.2-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/epiphany"
---

# epiphany(1)

A simple, clean, beautiful view of the web

## Name

epiphany - A simple, clean, beautiful view of the web

## SYNOPSIS

```
epiphany [OPTION...] [URL...]
```

## DESCRIPTION

**epiphany** is the codename of GNOME Web, the web browser designed for the GNOME desktop. It offers first-class GNOME integration, using WebKitGTK for web rendering.

## OPTIONS

- **--new-window**

  Open a new browser window instead of a new tab

- **-l**, **--load-session**=*FILE*

  Load the given session state file

- **-i**, **--incognito-mode**

  Start an instance with read-only user data, for browsing without storing history on your computer

- **-p**, **--private-instance**

  Start a temporary instance without any user data, for testing

- **-a**, **--application-mode**=*BASENAME*

  Start a private instance in web application mode (requires passing either desktop file basename or **--profile**)

- **--automation-mode**

  Start a private instance for WebDriver control

- **--profile**=*FILE*

  Start using a custom profile directory for user data

- **--search**=*TERM*

  Initiate search with given search term

- **-?**, **--help**

  Show help options

- **--version**

  Show version

Epiphany has a comprehensive help system.  Run the browser and select **Help** from the menu.

## AUTHOR

Epiphany has been developed by Marco Pesenti Gritti (in memoriam), Christian Persch, Xan Lopez, Carlos Garcia Campos, Claudio Saavedra, Michael Catanzaro, Jan-Michael Brummer, Alice Mikhaylenko, Patrick Griffis, and many others.

## Copyright

Copyright 2006-2025 GNOME Foundation