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There are many alternatives to Mozilla Firefox for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is LibreWolf, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Mozilla Firefox and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Mozilla Firefox are Waterfox, Pale Moon, Zen Browser and Tor Browser.

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  1. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

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    LibreWolf is a community-maintained, privacy and performance-enhanced browser forked from Firefox, independent of Mozilla. It uses over 500 settings to limit telemetry, offers an Extensions Firewall, supports all major systems, and is developed free from corporate influence.

    89 LibreWolf alternatives

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    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
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    Comments about LibreWolf as an Alternative to Mozilla Firefox
    Comment summary: LibreWolf is a popular Firefox fork, praised for its enhanced privacy, security, and removal of Mozilla's telemetry and DRM. Many users appreciate LibreWolf for being a more private and open-source solution, retaining essential Firefox features while disabling unwanted functionalities such as AI integration and data collection. There is one negative comment, criticizing it as restrictive and accusing it of data siphoning, though this viewpoint is not widely supported.
    Top Positive Comment
    cosmospider
    4

    This is the real deal. You get all the features you'd expect from Firefox, but Mozilla's anti-features are disabled by default. Additionally it offers more privacy features Mozilla doesn't want you to have.

    For more convince you may want to undo some of the privacy tweaks, but it's not a dealbreaker and having strict defaults is good.

    artiman
    Positive
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    It has many security and privacy hardenings

    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
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    Very fast and private. Open Source at it's Peak.

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    • Almost everyone thinks LibreWolf is a great Mozilla Firefox alternative.

    • LibreWolf is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Mozilla Firefox.

    • LibreWolf is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mozilla Firefox.

    • LibreWolf is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  2. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

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    Utilize Waterfox for a high-speed, private browsing experience on 64-bit systems. Built on Firefox, it taps into Intel's C++ compiler for optimal performance, supports legacy extensions, allows full customization, and blocks ads by default, ensuring utmost control and security.

    81 Waterfox alternatives

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    • Free
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    Comments about Waterfox as an Alternative to Mozilla Firefox
    Comment summary: Users have mixed opinions about Waterfox compared to Firefox. Some praise Waterfox for its strong privacy features, compatibility with old extensions, and performance. They appreciate that it disables telemetry and doesn't use Google as its default search engine. However, others express concerns about Waterfox's security, as it is based on an older version of Firefox without the latest security updates. Additionally, the updates for Waterfox are perceived to be slower.
    Top Positive Comment
    Akino
    24

    Waterfox is made for x64 (amd64) CPUs, and it also delivers you a fine service concerning privacy, firstly devs removed telemetry and tracking implented recently in Firefox. Secondly it supports old extensions and pocket was removed

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    8

    Dated when compared to actual Firefox, some extensions doesn't work properly due to it being based on a old version of Firefox.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    1realm
    Positive
    0

    Waterfox is a decent Firefox alternative that performs well and provides some additional settings for modifying the UI. Please note it's based on Firefox ESR, which is why it's behind the latest Firefox version. Right now it's based on ESR 128 while the latest Firefox is 142. If you want the latest Firefox, use LibreWolf.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Waterfox is a great Mozilla Firefox alternative.

    • Waterfox is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Mozilla Firefox.

    • Waterfox is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  4. Pale Moon icon

    Pale Moon

     402 likes
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    This open-source Goanna-based browser for Windows, Linux, Mac, and FreeBSD offers customization, security, and privacy. Forked from Firefox, it's optimized for modern processors, ad-free, and supports unique extensions, community-backed. Comes with a functional status bar, supports NPAPI plugins.

    195 Pale Moon alternatives

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    Comments about Pale Moon as an Alternative to Mozilla Firefox
    Comment summary: Pale Moon is often praised for its lightweight performance, stability, and resemblance to older versions of Firefox, appealing to users nostalgic for its classic features and UI. Despite its strengths like fast performance and open-source nature, criticisms include its outdated interface and lack of modern extension support. Users appreciate its dedication to security and privacy, making it a notable alternative for those dissatisfied with Firefox's recent changes.
    Top Positive Comment
    pefado
    4

    Best Good Old Firefox! Pale Moon is the what Firefox should be!

    Top Negative Comment
    Michal D.
    3

    Cons:

    • as base is used a very old version of Firefox
    • bad user experience (interface)
    • an very old (and probably already unsupported) version of Sync
    • no support for modern plugins, extensions and themes
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    huantech
    Positive
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    The only real Independent Browser. Everything else is made or financed by Google or Apple.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Pale Moon is a great Mozilla Firefox alternative.

    • Pale Moon is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  5. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

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    Experience a privacy-focused, open-source browser rich with features like vertical tabs, Split View, Zen Glance, and extensive security protocols. Built on Firefox, it's currently in beta, emphasizing privacy and adaptability, with future plans for horizontal tabs.

    99 Zen Browser alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Luca
    Positive
    3

    Firefox fork with a much improved GUI, inspired by Arc Browser

    Guest
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    4

    It's based on firefox , but with many more features .. But it can be a little buggy

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    cosmospider
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    It's a relatively new fork worth trying. It already has a sizeable community.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Zen Browser is a great Mozilla Firefox alternative.

    • Zen Browser is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  6. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

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    Experience true privacy online with a portable browser offering built-in proxy, encryption, and tracker blocking. Navigate without revealing location or browsing data, enjoying ad-free, secure surfing across platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android with no installation hassle.

    66 Tor Browser alternatives

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    • Tor
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    Comments about Tor Browser as an Alternative to Mozilla Firefox
    dabockster
    0

    Absolutely overkill unless you're trying to evade an oppressive government.

    gunther
    Positive
    3

    Slower and clunkier than Firefox, but has IP-masking and fingerprint resistance built-in. Definitely the most practical way to browse the web anonymously.

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Customized Firefox for anonymity (blends in with other tor user making it hard to fingerprint/identify)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Tor Browser is a great Mozilla Firefox alternative.

    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  7. Firefox Developer Edition icon

    Firefox Developer Edition

     235 likes
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    Firefox Developer Edition brings you latest features, fast performance, and the development tools you need to build for the open web. Its powerful development tools will extend your ability to work across multiple platforms from one place.

    177 Firefox Developer Edition alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Firefox Developer Edition as an Alternative to Mozilla Firefox
    axy_david
    Positive
    9

    If you have issues with Firefox not being fast enough but don't wanna go Chrome try this! Also faster than Chrome.

    dabockster
    0

    It's literally just a Firefox beta build.

    solandre-wyze-ap-shelta
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    Lots of good features to try out.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Firefox Developer Edition is a great Mozilla Firefox alternative.

    • Firefox Developer Edition is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  9. Floorp icon

    Floorp

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    The Floorp project is a project that seeks privacy and a balance between anonymity and the public nature of the web.

    135 Floorp alternatives

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    • Flathub
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    Comments about Floorp as an Alternative to Mozilla Firefox
    dabockster
    1

    It's very promising, but it's currently built almost entirely by college students. Is it going to stay around once they graduate?

    Danilo Venom
    Positive
    0

    Floorp is based on Firefox with support for its extensions, privacy options and Chrome/Vivaldi similar features for customization. Everything without tracking from Google or Mozilla

    rabbit-stew
    Positive
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    It's easy to use and customize. It's clean, the preferences are easy to understand. They could do a little better on the support side, but everything else is awesome.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Floorp is a great Mozilla Firefox alternative.

    • Floorp is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  10. Mullvad Browser icon

    Mullvad Browser

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    The Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It’s designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. You could say it’s a Tor Browser to use without the Tor Network.

    95 Mullvad Browser alternatives

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    • Flathub
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    dabockster
    0

    Not as overkill as Tor Browser, but still a bit hostile for everyday use.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Mullvad Browser is a great Mozilla Firefox alternative.

    • Mullvad Browser is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  11. GNU IceCat icon

    GNU IceCat

     125 likes
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    Gnuzilla is the GNU version of the Mozilla suite, and GNU IceCat is the GNU version of the Mozilla Firefox browser. Its main advantage is an ethical one: it is entirely free software.

    169 GNU IceCat alternatives

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    Comments about GNU IceCat as an Alternative to Mozilla Firefox
    solandre-wyze-ap-shelta
    Positive
    0

    I like using opensource and GNU software when I can. I like being able to browse the code, modify things, and install from the source that I audited. Nothing hidden is good.

    dabockster
    Negative
    -2

    GNU anything is usually super restrictive against anything that doesn't fit their definition of "freedom". Avoid.

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    • Almost everyone thinks GNU IceCat is a great Mozilla Firefox alternative.

    • GNU IceCat is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  12. FireDragon icon

    FireDragon

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    FireDragon, derived from Floorp and based on Firefox ESR, integrates KDE through OpenSUSE patches. Includes Ublock Origin, a customizable sidebar, vertical tabs, and more.

    52 FireDragon alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  13. Basilisk icon

    Basilisk

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    Basilisk is a free and Open Source XUL-based web browser, featuring the well-known Firefox-style interface and operation. It is based on the Goanna layout and rendering engine (a fork of Gecko) and builds on the Unified XUL Platform (UXP), which in turn is a fork of the Mozilla...

    111 Basilisk alternatives

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    Comments about Basilisk as an Alternative to Mozilla Firefox
    pefado
    1

    "Important: Development on the Basilisk browser has been suspended as of December 2021. Any genuinely sincere, legitimate and reasonable developer may want to contact me if they are interested in taking over this project. I thank everyone for the support and usership of this development browser over the years." -- Moonchild.

    Hans Von Eichler
    Positive
    4

    Basilisk is what Firefox always was and still should be before they ruined it by trying to either be Google or kiss Google's butt by trying to be like them with WebExtensions and no support for XUL or real customization. Highly recommended, along with Waterfox or Pale Moon, this makes the third of the REAL "Mozilla" triumvirate.

    soulriser
    Positive
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    It's faster and more stable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Basilisk is a great Mozilla Firefox alternative.

    • Basilisk is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  14. Dot Browser icon

    Dot Browser

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    A privacy-centric web browser, with an elegant UI and a robust built-in ad blocker, all designed with anonymity in mind.

    168 Dot Browser alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Discontinued

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