LibreWolf
Web browser based on Firefox From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
LibreWolf is a free and open-source fork of Firefox, with an emphasis on privacy and security.[1][2][3] It is licensed under the MPL 2.0.[4]
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| Developer(s) | LibreWolf Community |
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| Repository | https://codeberg.org/librewolf |
| Engines | Gecko, Quantum, and SpiderMonkey |
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| Type | Web browser |
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| Website | librewolf |
Development
LibreWolf was initially released for Linux operating systems on March 7, 2020.[5] The goal of the LibreWolf project was to create a more privacy-focused version of Firefox.[6] A community-maintained version for Windows was released a year later, with a macOS port released soon after.[7][8]
Features
LibreWolf does not include telemetry or auto-updating and certain features like Pocket are disabled.[9][10][11] It does not have sponsored shortcuts.
By default, LibreWolf deletes the user's cookies and history when the browser is closed, but that feature can be disabled.[12][6][13] LinuxSecurity noted that LibreWolf may not have full compatibility with some websites.[6]
By default, Firefox Sync is disabled for Librewolf, though it is possible to enable it in the Librewolf settings.[14]
According to the website PrivacyTests.org in 2022, LibreWolf, along with Brave Browser and Tor Browser, had the most privacy protection compared to other browsers.[15][16]
See also
References
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