LibreWolf

Security & privacy

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is LibreWolf?

LibreWolf is an independently maintained Firefox fork configured to reduce telemetry and strengthen privacy-oriented browser defaults. It includes privacy-oriented defaults, independent profiles, and firefox-based rendering.

Privacy-oriented defaults

Independent profiles

Firefox-based rendering

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Users comfortable trading some convenience for stricter browser defaults

Before you choose

Stricter privacy settings can break website functionality. It is an independent project rather than a Mozilla-supported Firefox distribution.

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Know what you're signing up for.

The application is distributed under MPL-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Stricter privacy settings can break website functionality.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Stricter privacy settings can break website functionality.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings privacy-oriented defaults and independent profiles into the same workflow.

Create a separate profile, test the websites you depend on, and adjust only the settings needed to preserve essential functionality without broadly weakening protections.

What to keep in mind

Stricter privacy settings can break website functionality.

It is an independent project rather than a Mozilla-supported Firefox distribution.

How to use it well

LibreWolf fits users comfortable trading some convenience for stricter browser defaults. Create a separate profile, test the websites you depend on, and adjust only the settings needed to preserve essential functionality without broadly weakening protections.

Stricter privacy settings can break website functionality. It is an independent project rather than a Mozilla-supported Firefox distribution. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is LibreWolf free?

The application is distributed under MPL-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Stricter privacy settings can break website functionality.

Can I use LibreWolf for privacy-oriented defaults?

Yes. LibreWolf includes privacy-oriented defaults. Create a separate profile, test the websites you depend on, and adjust only the settings needed to preserve essential functionality without broadly weakening protections.

Can stricter defaults break websites?

Stricter privacy settings can break website functionality.

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