Nyxt is branded as 'the Hacker's Browser', inviting a focus on keyboard-centric operation and advanced browsing features. However, it faces criticism due to its dependence on a Chrome-derived engine, limiting users who prefer Firefox-like functionality and established add-ons like uBlock Origin. Users are testing the browser largely for its unique features, including a renderer-agnostic approach intending to support various web engines. While some users appreciate the vim-style operation, others find it distracting, leading many to reconsider its practicality for regular use. There's also a sentiment that the community should not alienate mouse users, as certain features could enhance web navigation for everyone, regardless of input method. Overall, Nyxt is in a growing user-testing phase with mixed reviews, necessitating improvements to solidify its usability in daily browsing activities and better integration with popular web extensions.