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LibreWolf
What it is
LibreWolf is a free, open-source browser built as an independent custom version of Firefox, focused on privacy, security, and user freedom. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with uBlock Origin, custom filter lists, and strict Tracking Protection enabled. Defaults also enable Resist Fingerprinting, disable WebGL, delete cookies and website data on close, and turn on Total Cookie Protection. HTTPS-only mode and stricter TLS/SSL negotiation rules are included, while DuckDuckGo and Searx are listed as privacy-conscious search providers. LibreWolf disables telemetry, including crash reports, studies, and personalized recommendations; the project says it collects no data. It follows the latest Firefox version, usually receiving updates within three days of an upstream stable release, but has no automatic updating. DRM playback is disabled by default but can be enabled. The built-in password manager is disabled, and no Android version is currently being developed.
For and against
For
- Free and open source
- Strict tracking protection with uBlock Origin
- Deletes cookies and site data on close
- Disables telemetry
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
Against
- No automatic updates
- DRM playback is off by default
- Built-in password manager is disabled
- No Android version is in development
The verdict
LibreWolf offers strong privacy-oriented defaults across desktop platforms. Users should be comfortable managing updates, passwords, and DRM settings themselves.
Who it suits
It suits users who want a privacy-focused Firefox-based browser on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Android users need another option.
Plans and prices
LibreWolf
Community-driven open-source browser
Read 4 Oct 2026 · librewolf.net
On the record
- Android availability
- The FAQ says nobody is currently working on an Android version and recommends IronFox as an alternative.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Anti-fingerprinting
- Its default settings enable Resist Fingerprinting and disable WebGL.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yeslibrewolf.net · read 21 Sep 2026
- Cookie handling
- LibreWolf deletes cookies and website data on close and enables Total Cookie Protection.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yeslibrewolf.net · read 21 Sep 2026
- Data collection
- The project says it does not collect data and lacks the infrastructure to do so.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- DRM
- DRM content playback is disabled by default and can be enabled in settings.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Mozilla relationship
- LibreWolf states that it is not affiliated with Mozilla.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Yeslibrewolf.net · read 21 Sep 2026
- Password manager
- The built-in password manager is disabled, and the project suggests using other password manager options.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Search
- The project lists DuckDuckGo and Searx among its privacy-conscious search providers.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The browser enables HTTPS-only mode and stricter TLS/SSL negotiation rules.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security reporting
- Security issues can be reported by PGP-encrypted email, and the project says it has no bug bounty program.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can ask questions in the Matrix room, Reddit community, or Lemmy community.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Telemetry
- The feature list says LibreWolf disables telemetry, including crash reports, studies, and personalized recommendations.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Tracking protection
- It includes uBlock Origin with custom default filter lists and enables Tracking Protection in strict mode.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Updates
- LibreWolf is based on the latest Firefox version, with updates usually arriving within three days of an upstream stable release, but it has no automatic update capability.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- What it does
- LibreWolf is an independent custom version of Firefox focused on privacy, security, and user freedom.librewolf.net · read 4 Oct 2026
