LibreWolf
Community-maintained Firefox fork focused on privacy and security
- #9 of 10 in best web browsers
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WindowsmacOSLinux
Ranked 9 of 10 in best web browsers
A Firefox fork with privacy and security settings applied from the start, released under MPL-2.0. Updates depend on a community team, and the site lists no mobile version.
Best for Privacy-focused users who want a Firefox fork
About LibreWolf
LibreWolf is a custom build of Firefox with privacy and security settings applied from the start. The project says it removes telemetry, data collection and some Firefox features, and it offers privacy-conscious search providers such as DuckDuckGo. It is aimed at people who want Firefox without the default data handling.
Because it is a fork, updates depend on a community team rather than Mozilla. Its source code is published under MPL-2.0 on Codeberg, and the project describes itself as community-driven. The site lists installers for Windows, macOS and Linux, and it does not list a mobile version.
Key features
- Firefox-based engine
- Telemetry removed
- Privacy-focused search defaults
- Tracking and fingerprinting protection
- Windows, macOS and Linux builds
Strengths
- Privacy and security settings from the start
- Open source under the MPL-2.0 license
- Removes telemetry and built-in experiments
Limits
- Updates depend on a community team
- No mobile version is listed on the site
Where LibreWolf ranks
How LibreWolf compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Engine | Built-in blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 Zen Browser | 83.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Gecko (Firefox-based) | Not described on the pages checked |
#7 Vivaldi | 82.0 | Free | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Chromium | Ads and trackers |
#8 Mullvad Browser | 81.0 | Free and open source | LinuxmacOSWindows | Not named on its pages checked | Third-party tracking and fingerprinting resistance |
| #9LibreWolf | 79.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Gecko | Trackers and fingerprinting |
#10 ungoogled-chromium | 77.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Chromium | Google service connections removed; no ad blocker listed |
The full comparison table for best web browsers has all 10 products.
Questions about LibreWolf
- Is LibreWolf free?
- LibreWolf can be used without paying: Free and open source; a community-driven fork of Firefox. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is LibreWolf open source?
- Yes. LibreWolf publishes its source code under the MPL-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does LibreWolf support?
- LibreWolf is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is LibreWolf best for?
- Privacy-focused users who want a Firefox fork. In our ranking of web browsers it is number 9 of 10 with a score of 79.5.
- What are the best alternatives to LibreWolf?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Firefox, Google Chrome, Brave, Safari.
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