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Waterfox

Privacy focused web browser based on Firefox with support for classic and modern extensions

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About Waterfox

Waterfox is an open-source, privacy-focused web browser based on Firefox. It is designed as a drop-in replacement that emphasizes privacy, performance, and customizability while staying compatible with existing extensions.

Waterfox removes telemetry and tracking, keeping data collection to the bare minimum needed for operation. It is optimized for modern systems and supports both classic and modern extensions, with regular updates that keep it current with web standards.

Waterfox runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and maintained by a core development team, with stable builds available from the official website.

Key features

  • Removal of telemetry and tracking
  • Compatibility with classic and modern extensions
  • Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
  • Regular updates for current web standards

Details

First released
2014
Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Based on
Firefox
Privacy
Telemetry and tracking removed
Extensions
Classic and modern extensions
License
Mozilla Public License 2.0