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GNU IceCat

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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.

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License model

  • FreeOpen Source

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Platforms

  • Linux
  • Android
4.4 / 5 Avg rating (8)
121 likes
7comments
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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Fingerprinting protection
  2.  Firefox-based Browsers
  3.  HTTPS Support
  4.  Tabbed browsing
  5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  6.  Built-in Ad-blocker
  7.  Block Trackers
  8.  No Tracking
  9.  Dark Mode
  10.  Ad-free
  11.  Based on Gecko engine

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  • kelsonv reviewed GNU IceCat  
    8 days ago

    Firefox minus Firefox, and uses LibreJS to block non-Free JS.

    For me it's overkill, and I'd only recommend IceCat if you're really serious about using only free-as-in-libre software.

    Even then, I'd suggest LibreWolf , which has similar goals but is more up to date in capabilities and appears to be better maintained. And if you still want to block non-Free JavaScript, you can install GNU LibreJS on there.

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    POX added GNU IceCat as alternative to Waterfox
    19 days ago
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    POX added GNU IceCat as alternative to Opera Air
    about 2 months ago
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    canermeow added GNU IceCat as alternative to Sigma AI Browser
    about 2 months ago
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    Danilo_Venom added GNU IceCat as alternative to Mask Browser
    about 2 months ago
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    Danilo_Venom added GNU IceCat as alternative to Google Chrome
    about 2 months ago
  • Guest rated GNU IceCat  
    2 months ago
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    POX added GNU IceCat as alternative to IronFox
    3 months ago
  • Opensourcelover liked GNU IceCat
    3 months ago
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    POX added GNU IceCat as alternative to FixBrowser
    3 months ago
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GNU IceCat information

  • Developed by

    The GNU Project
  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.4
  • Alternatives

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Our users have written 7 comments and reviews about GNU IceCat, and it has gotten 121 likes

GNU IceCat was added to AlternativeTo by Shawn on Apr 16, 2009 and this page was last updated May 5, 2024. GNU IceCat is sometimes referred to as IceCat.

Comments and Reviews

   
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spectrumsss
  
Top positive commentJan 31, 2019

A lighter fork of Firefox, works great on low-end android devices

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TBayAreaPat
  
Top negative commentNov 12, 2022

It blocks its own Add-on Site link as insecure. Need I say more?

1
Kelson V
  
ReviewMar 15, 2025

Firefox minus Firefox, and uses LibreJS to block non-Free JS.

For me it's overkill, and I'd only recommend IceCat if you're really serious about using only free-as-in-libre software.

Even then, I'd suggest LibreWolf icon LibreWolf , which has similar goals but is more up to date in capabilities and appears to be better maintained. And if you still want to block non-Free JavaScript, you can install GNU LibreJS icon GNU LibreJS on there.

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Gersonzao
CommentNov 11, 2022

Not discontinued

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Dawn
  
Positive commentMay 5, 2022
• Edited Jun 16, 2022

I really like(d) it! Is it permanently discontinued??? because I have used it recently & it seemed to work very well still. The web page, link & download also still seems to be working fine, but I temporarily (I hope) stopped using it when I heard it was not being updated for now. Is there a chance of it's return? I love the Gnu Cat privacy features as well (such as Libre JS, Https everywhere, & fingerprinting protection. (The name Ice Cat is cute too)... crossing my fingers that it retain it's goodness while becoming active again...

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hostmaster
  
Positive commentDec 8, 2020

It is a web browser with freedom and without surveillance!

1
SherifAyad66
CommentSep 24, 2016

Good browser but cannot save passwords!!!

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What is GNU IceCat?

Gnuzilla is the GNU version of the Mozilla suite, and GNU IceCat is the GNU version of the Mozilla Firefox icon Mozilla Firefox browser. Its main advantage is an ethical one: it is entirely free software. While the principal source code from the Mozilla project is free software, the distribution contains various problematic files, the EULA they require for use of their binaries is troublesome, and they distribute and recommend non-free software as plug-ins. In addition, GNU IceCat includes some privacy protection features, included in a separate addon.

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