LibreWolf
With LibreWolf, you can use a custom Firefox browser with stricter privacy settings and uBlock Origin without included telemetry.
Developer LibreWolf
Version 156.0.1-1 · Open source · Windows · macOS · Linux
Looking for an alternative to LibreWolf?Compare Firefox, Zen Browser, Floorp, DuckDuckGo Browser.Compare alternativesLibreWolf builds on Firefox, but chooses other default settings for tracking, data collection and website functions. You get yourBlock Origin included and don't need to change a long list of privacy options yourself first.
These choices have consequences for daily use. DRM is disabled by default, so secure streaming content does not work directly. More stringent settings can also affect websites that expect certain browser functions. The project provides packages for different desktop systems; the way you receive updates depends on your installation.
Compare LibreWolf with alternatives
If you want to switch within the Firefox family, look at the default settings in addition to extensions. Some variants focus on privacy, others on vertical tabs or more setting options. Importing bookmarks doesn't automatically mean that all your settings and saved sessions will go along. A browser that blocks trackers does not offer the same thing as anonymous network traffic. Tor Browser runs traffic through the Tor network; Mullvad Browser is not a built-in VPN. In addition, compare whether you want to synchronize, what extensions you need and how much data your browser saves after closing.
| Software | What can it do? | Platform and licence |
|---|---|---|
| LibreWolfYou are viewing this app | You get a Firefox variant with enhanced privacy settings and without Mozilla telemetry. Stricter default settings can affect websites and data retention. | Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source |
| FirefoxView this alternative | You use the Gecko engine, Firefox extensions and Mozilla synchronization. With that you have a browser that is not based on chromium. | Windows, macOS, LinuxMPL-2.0 |
| Zen BrowserView this alternative | You work in a Firefox variant with vertical tabs and workspaces. You choose these mainly for organizing multiple tasks within one window. | Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source |
| FloorpView this alternative | You get a Firefox variant with additional capabilities for the layout of your browser and workspaces. That is relevant if you want to change more than in Firefox itself. | Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source |
| DuckDuckGo BrowserView this alternative | You get tracker protection and a button to erase browsing data. The focus is on built-in privacy features with few separate settings. | Windows, macOSFreeware |
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Tor Browser
You visit websites via the Tor network and use a browser configuration that tries to limit recognition between visits. Your connection and some websites may react differently than in an ordinary browser.
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Who is it for?
Getting started
Privacy
Good to know
Please note
Advantages
- You will receive yourBlock Origin standard.
- You start with more stringent privacy settings than the Firefox standard.
- You can choose from installation and package options for multiple systems.
Things to consider
- DRM streaming does not work with default settings.
- Some websites require additional configuration.
- The update process differs per selected package.
Download LibreWolf
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Provider’s website · librewolf.net
Version history
156.0.1-1
You get the Firefox 156.0.1 base and recovery for a component that could keep waiting.
- The browser base has been updated to Firefox 156.0.1.
- An error in which ExperimentAPI.ready() waited indefinitely when Nimbus was disabled has been resolved.
156.0-1 Security
You get the LibreWolf edition based on Firefox 156, with corresponding corrections for web viewing and security.
- The browser base goes from Firefox 155.0.1 to Firefox 156.0.
- The underlying PDF viewer starts faster and the processing of large thumbnailed JPEG images has been improved.
- Restore the copied browser corrections including missing Picture-in-Picture subtitles and problems with automatically hidden Windows taskbar.
155.0.1-1
This release uses the Firefox 155.0.1 base with LibreWolf's privacy adjustments.
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Our verdict
LibreWolf is interesting if you like the operation of Firefox and want more stringent default settings. You save the first round of configuration, but you get responsibility for compatibility and updates. Especially the latter must be well arranged before you turn it into your daily browser.
Check the services you really use: a video service, your password manager and sites with extensive forms. If you need exceptions for almost everything, a less strict browser might fit better. Use LibreWolf especially when you understand and target privacy choices, so that you do not disable the most important protection from frustration anywhere.
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