LibreWolf
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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MPL-2.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- AppImageHub
- Linux Mint
- Arch Linux
- Gentoo
- Flathub
- Fedora
- Ubuntu
- Debian
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
- OpenBSD
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Optimal performance
- Customizable
- Lightweight
- Support for Themes
Features
- Firefox-based Browsers
- No Tracking
- Block Trackers
- Multiplatform
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- Ad-free
- Based on Gecko engine
- Dark Mode
- No registration required
- Portable
- Picture in Picture
- Flatpak
- Cloud Sync
- Multiple Account support
- Website Translation
- No Logs
- Built-in Ad-blocker
- Integrated Password Manager
- Support for Gestures
- DNS over HTTPS
- Works Offline
LibreWolf News & Activities
Recent News
- POX published news article about Mozilla Firefox
Our honest take on the best Firefox-based web browsers for top privacy and customizationI’ve been using Firefox-based browsers for years, not because I’m a tech hermit (though I’ve been c...
Recent activities
kahfbrowser added LibreWolf as alternative to Kahf Browser- ElementalTec reviewed LibreWolf
LibreWolf focuses on privacy and security: it disables telemetry, reduces fingerprinting, and ships with stricter defaults (hardened cookies, tracking protection, and sandboxing settings), though it relies on upstream Firefox for major security fixes.
- gudfark liked LibreWolf
POX added LibreWolf as alternative to Glide Browser
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What is LibreWolf?
LibreWolf, an independent fork of Firefox, prioritizes user privacy, security, and freedom. It is a community-driven successor to LibreFox, utilizing over 500 settings and patches for privacy, security, and performance. It minimizes data collection and telemetry by removing components like the updater, crash reporter, and integrated add-ons that disrespect privacy. It's not affiliated with Mozilla or its products.
Compiled from the most recent Firefox Stable build, LibreWolf has unique settings, profile folder, and installation path, allowing it to be installed alongside other browsers without conflict. It features an Extensions Firewall, limiting internet access for extensions, and the IJWY feature, which removes embedded server links and 'calling home' functions. Critical settings are enforced and locked within librewolf.cfg and policies.json, but can be manually edited. It also offers optional extensions, disables telemetry functions, and provides performance-aware settings. LibreWolf is available for Windows, Linux, Mac, and soon Android, with a dark theme option and a list of recommended and code-reviewed add-ons.
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LibreWolf information
Developed by
The LibreWolf communityLicensing
Open Source (MPL-2.0) and Free product.Rating
Average rating of 4.5Alternatives
92 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
Comments and Reviews
Firefox.... the way it should be.
Very privacy oriented, less useless features, works with Firefox extensions, not based on Chromium
LW is shipped WITHOUT an integrated updater!
There's an addon that alerts the latest update
@Ruyeex Recurring to an add-on/extension to not only not get the update but just to get notified: It is not a feature nor a positive perspective from the situation, specially where other browsers such as Floorp, support auto-update even on their portable version.
@ANON2025 Indeed which is quite a pain to set up unless it's big tech who doesn't want to update software. But I agree on that point which it should include it on default but let the users has control on their version despite the risks.
of all the things to complain about, wow. Have you heard of reminders? Set yourself one :)
LibreWolf focuses on privacy and security: it disables telemetry, reduces fingerprinting, and ships with stricter defaults (hardened cookies, tracking protection, and sandboxing settings), though it relies on upstream Firefox for major security fixes.
best feature : default timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik
i don't really see what is the point to use it if there's Mullvad, that has similar features. LibreWolf doen't have autoupdates, and it's development relies just on some open source contributors
I use LibreWolf as a secondary browser for quick tasks—testing websites, visiting links I don’t trust with my main setup, or isolating sessions. It’s fast, privacy-hardened (no telemetry, strict defaults). While I’m not a daily user, it’s invaluable for those "just in case" moments when I need a clean, secure browsing environment without the bloat. Perfect for privacy-conscious users who want a no-frills, trustworthy backup browser.
I love this browser, it is very efficient, stable, it offers me total privacy control and no surprise updates that break its protection.