Security & privacy
Waterfox is a Firefox-derived browser that combines configurable desktop browsing with privacy-oriented defaults. It includes private tabs, interface customization, and HTTPS-first browsing. It is aimed at users who want additional tab controls and browser customization.
Users who want additional tab controls and browser customization
Independent browser development can introduce differences from upstream Firefox. Privacy defaults may require exceptions for particular websites.
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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. Independent browser development can introduce differences from upstream Firefox.
MPL-2.0; Independent browser development can introduce differences from upstream Firefox.
The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Independent browser development can introduce differences from upstream Firefox.
Brings private tabs and interface customization into the same workflow.
Set up the browsing layout, use private tabs for sessions that should stay separate, and test the privacy defaults against the websites needed for work.
Independent browser development can introduce differences from upstream Firefox.
Privacy defaults may require exceptions for particular websites.
Waterfox fits users who want additional tab controls and browser customization. Set up the browsing layout, use private tabs for sessions that should stay separate, and test the privacy defaults against the websites needed for work.
Independent browser development can introduce differences from upstream Firefox. Privacy defaults may require exceptions for particular websites. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.
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. Independent browser development can introduce differences from upstream Firefox.
Yes. Waterfox includes private tabs. Set up the browsing layout, use private tabs for sessions that should stay separate, and test the privacy defaults against the websites needed for work.
Independent browser development can introduce differences from upstream Firefox.
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