Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
LibreWolf
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsboth
- 4Open sourceYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: librewolf.net
Overview
LibreWolf is ranked #17 of 148 in web browsers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
LibreWolf plans and pricing
All plansCompared on web browsers
- Free plan
- Yeslibrewolf.net
- Supported platforms
- bothlibrewolf.net
- Open source
- Yeslibrewolf.net
Facts
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yeslibrewolf.net · 21 Sept 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yeslibrewolf.net · 21 Sept 2026
- What it does
- LibreWolf is an independent custom version of Firefox focused on privacy, security, and user freedom.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Tracking protection
- It includes uBlock Origin with custom default filter lists and enables Tracking Protection in strict mode.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Anti-fingerprinting
- Its default settings enable Resist Fingerprinting and disable WebGL.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Cookie handling
- LibreWolf deletes cookies and website data on close and enables Total Cookie Protection.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Search
- The project lists DuckDuckGo and Searx among its privacy-conscious search providers.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The browser enables HTTPS-only mode and stricter TLS/SSL negotiation rules.librewolf.net · 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 · 4 Oct 2026
- Telemetry
- The feature list says LibreWolf disables telemetry, including crash reports, studies, and personalized recommendations.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- The project says it does not collect data and lacks the infrastructure to do so.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
- DRM
- DRM content playback is disabled by default and can be enabled in settings.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Password manager
- The built-in password manager is disabled, and the project suggests using other password manager options.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Android availability
- The FAQ says nobody is currently working on an Android version and recommends IronFox as an alternative.librewolf.net · 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 · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can ask questions in the Matrix room, Reddit community, or Lemmy community.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Mozilla relationship
- LibreWolf states that it is not affiliated with Mozilla.librewolf.net · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Web Browsers in 2026#17 of 148
- Best Privacy Browsers in 2026#6 of 32
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Sources
- librewolf.net· checked 21 Sept 2026
- librewolf.net/docs/features/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- librewolf.net/docs/faq/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- librewolf.net/docs/security/· checked 4 Oct 2026