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LibreWolf
Privacy-hardened Firefox fork with all removed, uBlock Origin pre-installed, and arkenfox
LibreWolf offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the browser space, with a stronger focus on data protection than many mainstream tools.
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Who is this for?
✓ Good for you if:
- • You want Firefox with maximum privacy hardening
- • You need all completely removed
- • You want uBlock Origin pre-installed
- • You prefer community-driven Firefox fork
- • You want arkenfox applied by default
⚠ Think twice if:
- • You need Firefox Sync (LibreWolf removes this)
- • You want support (LibreWolf removes )
- • You need the latest Firefox features immediately
- • You want official Mozilla support
- • You need WebRTC (LibreWolf disables it)
Key qualities
Overview
LibreWolf is a privacy-focused Firefox fork with all telemetry and cloud services removed. The browser implements strict privacy defaults including Resist Fingerprinting (RFP), Total Cookie Protection, and uBlock Origin pre-installed. LibreWolf deletes cookies and website data on close by default. The browser disables form autofill, search suggestions, and link prefetching. WebGL is disabled to prevent fingerprinting. LibreWolf removes Firefox Sync and Pocket. HTTPS-Only Mode is enabled by default. The browser is fully open source and community-maintained.
Privacy highlight
Firefox fork with zero , strict privacy defaults, and Resist - maximum privacy without cloud services.
Quick facts
- Country:
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing:
- Free
- Platform:
- Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
- Technical:
- Beginner
- :
- No
- :
- No telemetry
- :
- Yes
- Open-source status:
- Fully open source
- :
- No
- :
- Yes
Key features
- Privacy-friendly web browser with protection.
Security & encryption Click to expand
- No
- Encryption protocols
- TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3,
- LibreWolf uses Firefox's and mechanisms, with enhanced privacy defaults. The browser implements certificate validation through Firefox's network stack. LibreWolf uses standard / for connections, with support for modern cipher suites. The browser stores certificates in Firefox's certificate store. LibreWolf implements Total Protection (dynamic First-Party Isolation) by default, isolating and storage to prevent cross-site . The browser uses secure storage with enhanced isolation. LibreWolf maintains Firefox's security architecture while removing all and cloud services.
- Offline support
- Yes
Telemetry & tracking Click to expand
- No telemetry
- No
- Ip no
- Third-party services
- None
- LibreWolf collects zero data. All mechanisms from Firefox have been completely removed. No data transmission to any servers.
Jurisdiction & compliance Click to expand
- Community-maintained project, no specific jurisdiction. No data stored on servers. All data local on user's device.
- LibreWolf retains no data on servers. Browser configured to delete and website data on close by default. Local data (if not cleared) persists until manually deleted. No cloud services mean zero server-side retention.
- Legal frameworks
- Community project, no specific jurisdiction. Privacy-focused design minimizes legal exposure.
- Revenue sources
- Donations
Editorial signals Click to expand
- 85
- Trust score
- 88
- Trust breakdown (0–10)
- Encryption: 85, Audits: 80, Open source: 100, Telemetry: 100, Jurisdiction: 75, Transparency: 80, Trackers: 100
- Editorial notes
- Usability: 8, Performance: 8, Family friendly: 8
User experience Click to expand
- Signup requirements
- No account or signup required. LibreWolf can be used immediately after installation.
- Onboarding difficulty (1-5)
- 1
- Accessibility features
- LibreWolf inherits Firefox's accessibility features. Screen reader support, keyboard navigation, and high contrast mode available.
Backup & portability Click to expand
- Yes
- Migration tools
- LibreWolf supports importing bookmarks and settings from other browsers. Export functionality available. No sync functionality (removed).
- No account recovery needed - no accounts required. Local data recovery depends on user backup practices.
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