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Waterfox

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

Support for 64 bit Automated speed adjustments Classic extension support Cloud sync Extensions Web Browsers Based on Firefox Firefox Extensions Support for Firefox extensions Legacy addons support Optimized Firefox Optimized for Windows Portable Privacy enhanced Privacy focused Specific for 64-Bit UI customization Add a feature

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Waterfox was added by Kahlil88 in Nov 2011 and the latest update was made in May 2020. The list of alternatives was updated Jun 2020. It's possible to update the information on Waterfox or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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Comment by bobthegoat2001

about Waterfox · Feb 2020 · Helpful Not helpful 8 Helpful Report as spam

Waterfox has now been bought out by an ad company, System1. It was nice while it lasted, using my old Firefox plugins. Gonna have to find an alternative now, probably.

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Comment by kscalvert

about Waterfox · Jun 2017 · Helpful Not helpful 5 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 3 Helpful Report as spam

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

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Comment by piante

about Waterfox · Mar 2020 · Helpful Not helpful 2 Helpful Report as spam

It was an excellent browser diligently maintained by a tireless developer who clearly wasn't getting the love he deserved
They made him an offer he couldn't refuse and now we have brilliant piece of software turned into a brilliant piece of spyware...
What better way to track human behaviour than through their internet browser; it's the smart move for anyone intent on farming people's data!

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Comment by damyers122845

about Waterfox · Mar 2020 · Helpful Not helpful -4 Helpful Report as spam

because it free and private

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