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Waterfox

Waterfox is a high performance browser based on the Mozilla platform. Created by Alex Kontos

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Waterfox is a high performance browser based on the Mozilla platform. Made specifically for 64-Bit systems, Waterfox has one thing in mind: speed.

What makes Waterfox so fast?

It's built with Intel's C++ compiler. One of the most powerful compilers out there. This enables us to make the fastest possible web browser for all the code changes we make. This potent combination makes for an unparalleled browsing experience. More Info »

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Support for 64 bit Based on Firefox Support for Firefox extensions Legacy addons support Optimized Firefox Optimized for Windows Portable Specific for 64-Bit Add a feature

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64-bit-support firefox-based firefox-extensions-support legacy-addons-support optimized-firefox optimized-for-windows portable specific-for-64-bit web-browser

Waterfox was added by Kahlil88 in Nov 2011 and the latest update was made in Nov 2018. The list of alternatives was updated Nov 2018 There is a history of all activites on Waterfox in our Activity Log. It's possible to update the information on Waterfox or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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Waterfox Comments

Comment by kscalvert

about Waterfox · Jun 2017 · Helpful Not helpful 2 Helpful Report as spam

Fast and void of a lot of stats gathering.

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Available for Mac

Comment by sjtilston

about Waterfox · Sep 2014 · Helpful Not helpful 2 Helpful Report as spam

This is now a version available for max with h264 support.

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