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Utilities & Security
Privacy-hardened, open-source Firefox fork with telemetry removed
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Waterfox
Free, open-source Firefox fork with no telemetry and no premium tier
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About Waterfox
Waterfox is a free and open-source web browser based on Firefox that removes telemetry and data collection while adding built-in ad blocking, private anonymised DNS and deep interface customisation. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, supports Firefox add-ons, and is independently developed by BrowserWorks.
Waterfox website preview
Live preview of waterfox.com via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Waterfox: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers web browser, open source, privacy, firefox fork — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Waterfox pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | waterfox.com |
Waterfox key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: web browser, open source, privacy, firefox fork
- Official site: waterfox.com
Waterfox FAQ
How much does Waterfox cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (waterfox.com).
What is Waterfox used for?
Free, open-source Firefox fork with no telemetry and no premium tier Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: web browser, open source, privacy, firefox fork.
Where can I try Waterfox?
On its official site, waterfox.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Waterfox vs alternatives
| Waterfox | LibreWolf | Floorp | Midori Browser | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | web browser, open source, privacy, firefox fork | web browser, open source, privacy, firefox fork | web browser, open source, firefox fork, customisation | web browser, open source, privacy, lightweight |
| Official site | waterfox.com | librewolf.net | floorp.app | astian.org |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside Waterfox, it includes Floorp, Pale Moon, LibreWolf, Zen Browser.
Alternatives to Waterfox
Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with Waterfox — worth comparing before you commit:
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Free, open-source Firefox-based browser built for customisation
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Free, open-source privacy browser with zero telemetry by the Astian Foundation
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Open-source browser on its own Goanna engine, free forever
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Free, open-source browser with a classic pre-Quantum Firefox interface
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KDE's free, open-source lightweight browser with built-in ad blocking
More in Utilities & Security
Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: Floorp — Free, open-source Firefox-based browser built for customisation; Pale Moon — Open-source browser on its own Goanna engine, free forever; LibreWolf — Privacy-hardened, open-source Firefox fork with telemetry removed.
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Free, open-source Firefox-based browser built for customisation
PUtilities & Security
Open-source browser on its own Goanna engine, free forever
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Privacy-hardened, open-source Firefox fork with telemetry removed
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Firefox-based browser with vertical tabs and workspaces, donation-funded
BUtilities & Security
Free, open-source browser with a classic pre-Quantum Firefox interface
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Extremely lightweight, free open-source browser for Windows