Web browser based on Firefox
LibreWolf is afree and open-source fork ofFirefox , with an emphasis on privacy and security.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] It is licensed under theMPL 2.0 .[ 4]
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]
LibreWolf does not include telemetry or auto-updating and certain features likePocket 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 websitePrivacyTests.org in 2022, LibreWolf, along withBrave Browser andTor Browser , had the most privacy protection compared to other browsers.[ 15] [ 16]
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