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I recently saw this news on the technology community https://lemmy.world/post/44224445 and got very disappointed with the way things are going with this browser.

I started using it to do my part against the chromium monopoly, but Mozilla is making too many bad decisions in my opinion.

I've heard about forks like Librewolf and Waterfox.

Which alternatives would you recommend? Do you use any of them? What are your thoughts on them?

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[-] SrMono@feddit.org 46 points 5 months ago

LibreWolf. It works 😬

[-] angrywaffle@piefed.social 44 points 5 months ago

Guys, instead of a popularity contest, it'd be more productive if we listed the reasons for choosing one or another.

[-] greatwhitebuffalo41@slrpnk.net 9 points 5 months ago

I like that idea, it provides information and gives you something to research as well. IDK shit about shit though so I'm going to keep my mouth shut lol.

[-] gaylord_fartmaster@lemmy.world 34 points 5 months ago

Desktop - Librewolf

Android - Ironfox

[-] airikr@lemmy.ml 29 points 5 months ago
[-] Fokeu@lemmy.zip 27 points 5 months ago

I use librewolf

[-] Tenderizer78@lemmy.ml 18 points 5 months ago

A browser fork is generally less secure, because they're slower to get security updates. Firefox gives you the option to remove all the AI and that's a better approach.

Alternatively you could switch to Firefox ESR, which is basically just better in every way.

[-] bizarroland@lemmy.world 16 points 5 months ago

I like waterfox. I felt librewolf was a little too paranoid with its security permissions for convenient use and waterfox strikes a good balance in my opinion between what firefox is doing and what librewolf is doing.

[-] KarnaSubarna@lemmy.ml 12 points 5 months ago
[-] Chaser@lemmy.zip 12 points 5 months ago

At the moment I just stick with firefox, as long as I can disable all the ai and telemetry bs. However in a few years Ladybird could be an alternative. They're developing a whole new browser including the engine from scratch. Looks promising to me.

https://ladybird.org/

[-] mondoman712@lemmy.ml 8 points 5 months ago
[-] eldavi@lemmy.ml 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

there's always been a strong undercurrent of tech "libertarians" who refuse to understand that their "neutrality" is in service to fascists and pointing this fact out loud makes you the problem.

[-] mondoman712@lemmy.ml 6 points 5 months ago
[-] eldavi@lemmy.ml 4 points 5 months ago

men like kling were one of the reasons why i stopped being a software engineer; they're so incredibly common in the field and so highly rewarded by it that it's clear that the field's leaders are aligned with them.

it makes me wonder what i'll be doing once firefox is no longer a thing.

[-] Cekan14@lemmy.org 4 points 5 months ago

I've discarded it after their AI use to switch to Rust

[-] torgeros@norden.social 11 points 5 months ago
[-] awake@lemmy.wtf 2 points 5 months ago

Does Zen allow for extensions (mainly asking for ublock origin and something comparable to the multi containers on Firefox)

[-] leriotdelac@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 months ago
[-] Cethin@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 months ago

It's Firefox, so yes. All Firefox extensions works. It also has its own extension format for UI stuff too.

[-] mrnobody@reddthat.com 10 points 5 months ago

Waterfox is a great all-around platform for desktop and mobile.

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 9 points 5 months ago

Desktop: librewolf. I've not found anything remotely comparable for Android.

[-] Griffus@lemmy.zip 6 points 5 months ago

What do you feel about IronFox?

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 4 points 5 months ago

Sorry I deleted my post because I was mistaken. I haven't tried it.

[-] Griffus@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 months ago

Worth a shot, recommended by several in the comments here as well.

[-] Bhaelfur@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I've been using Waterfox. I've been meaning to look into Zen again.

[-] Cethin@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 months ago

I've been using Zen lately. It's good, but it's also pretty different. It takes some getting used to. I like it because the interface is minimal and out of the way. It keeps your browser mostly just showing the content on the web page, instead of wasting space with the taskbar that's only needed occasionally. It's still all available, just hidden away until needed.

[-] Pacrat173@lemmy.ml 8 points 5 months ago

LibreWolf my beloved browser

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[-] ColorfulCookie@feddit.org 8 points 5 months ago

Zen Browser, Firefox under the hood but soooo many incredibly nice features

[-] unknowablenight@piefed.social 8 points 5 months ago

Librewolf, Librewolf all the way. It's a bit heavy-duty with the privacy, but that can be toned down in settings.

[-] chunes@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago

Firefox has a no ai toggle, you could just use that

[-] gwl 3 points 5 months ago

Yes yes, trust the AI peddlers to keep their promises, that's always went well.

/Sarcasm

[-] plz1@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

I've been using Waterfox for a year or so, after I got tired of the broken update process for Librewolf on MacOS. No regrets.

[-] weaselsrippedmyflesh@lemmy.pt 5 points 5 months ago

On desktop, I use the Mullvad Browser and I'm pretty comfortable with it, as it's at least on par with Librewolf (which is pretty good), privacy-wise, I think. On mobile, I use IronFox through the Accrescent store, and I used to use a hardened version of Fennec, as well.

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[-] Anon764967@lemmy.org 4 points 5 months ago

I recommend Librewolf for logging in and using web apps, and Mullvad for one-time use. If security is your top priority, Trivalent is also a good option.

[-] splendid9583@kbin.earth 4 points 5 months ago
[-] leriotdelac@lemmy.zip 4 points 5 months ago

I use Zen on desktop, Fennec on Android. I also tried Librewolf/ Ironfox combo.

[-] hexagonwin@lemmy.today 3 points 5 months ago

seamonkey but it's not compatible with a lot of websites these days sadly. hopefully they'll catch up soon.

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[-] efscher@lemmit.nyc.what.if.ua 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I've been using Floorp for the past 6 months. No complaints.

[-] Undertaker@feddit.org 3 points 5 months ago

Librewolf for Linux Desktop and Fennec for AOSP

[-] Auster@thebrainbin.org 3 points 5 months ago

On Linux, I use Waterfox. On Android, I use Fennec. Both much lighter than Firefox, and Waterfox specifically doesn't need to be installed on Linux (my biggest concern in Linux - most is installed to the system), and the dev seems to be slowly separating Waterfox from the Firefox base, instead of keeping it as a stripped down Firefox. On the privacy side of things, not knowledgeable enough myself to audit them, but haven't seen any scandals on either yet.

[-] farting_gorilla@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

I just switched to Librewolf from Firefox, would you recommend moving to Waterfox instead ?

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[-] eleitl@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 months ago

Ironfox on mobile.

[-] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 months ago

Waterfox on Mobile has been working well for me so far.

[-] ResistingArrest@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 months ago

Kinda depends on your preference. A lot of people are proponents for librewolf, but it hasn’t been great for me in the past. Privacy is probably top notch, but I have zen browser a try and I’m not hating it. Could also be a move for you.

[-] chemicalwonka@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 5 months ago

It all depends on your threat model. Overall, I don't recommend any browser based on the Mozilla engine; unfortunately, Chromium-based versions are way ahead when it comes to security. A good option for PC use is to isolate browsers using virtual machines, depending on the case

[-] mr_anny@sopuli.xyz 6 points 5 months ago

The main security property for any browser is between the chair and desk.

[-] ptt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 months ago
  • Computer: Librewolf + Helium
  • Mobile: Ironfox + Cromite
[-] doubtingtammy@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

lynx in the terminal or eww on emacs

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