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
- No AI
Features
- Firefox-based Browsers
- No Tracking
- Block Trackers
- Multiplatform
- Ad-free
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- Based on Gecko engine
- Dark Mode
- No registration required
- Portable
- Picture in Picture
- Flatpak
- Cloud Sync
- Multiple Account support
- Website Translation
- Built-in Ad-blocker
- Integrated Password Manager
- DNS over HTTPS
- No Logs
- Support for Gestures
- 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
- xeb438 rated LibreWolf
- leahyra liked LibreWolf
- EUFOSS9132 reviewed LibreWolf
I have been using LibreWolf for more than half a year, and it has become my primary browser for everyday use. My switch was motivated by a desire for stronger privacy, transparency, and a move away from big-tech ecosystems.
Before LibreWolf, I used Vivaldi and earlier Google Chrome. In early 2025, I decided to become more conscious about my digital privacy, which led me to try LibreWolf (a decision I have not regretted).
I use the browser for general browsing, work, streaming, research, and...
POX added LibreWolf as alternative to Brave Origin
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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
99 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 :)
I have been using LibreWolf for more than half a year, and it has become my primary browser for everyday use. My switch was motivated by a desire for stronger privacy, transparency, and a move away from big-tech ecosystems.
Before LibreWolf, I used Vivaldi and earlier Google Chrome. In early 2025, I decided to become more conscious about my digital privacy, which led me to try LibreWolf (a decision I have not regretted).
I use the browser for general browsing, work, streaming, research, and occasional gaming, and it has been reliable across all tasks. Performance feels smooth and responsive, likely due to its minimalist design compared to more feature-heavy browsers.
Privacy is extremely important to me, and LibreWolf delivers strong protections right out of the box. I especially appreciate the minimalist philosophy and the fact that only minimal configuration was needed to get started.
One drawback is the somewhat limited customization options. While I appreciate the minimalist defaults, it would be nice to have more opportunities for deeper personalization available when needed.
Overall, I highly recommend LibreWolf, especially to users who prioritize privacy and stability over extensive customization. There is also an active community that makes it easier to find help if needed.
i'm GOONING on this browser rn. it's very privacy-focused, has ublock origin integrated, resists fingerprinting, holy moly i'm having a good time with it.
Needs a setting to let it remember passwords, but it's a steel trap when you use it with a good VPN!
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