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A privacy focused browser built for power users who value customization and control over their online experience

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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 7h
That’s out of my control - it’s up to Google to add us to a whitelist, which they said they already did but I’ve not had any further updates.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 7h
Waterfox 6.7.5 is now rolling out, now with the ability to manage and read feeds directly! 🔖 www.waterfox.com/releases/6.7...
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Waterfox 6.7.5 — Read the Feed — Release Notes
A new feed manager and built-in reader are now available natively within Waterfox.
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Browser Choice Alliance @browserchoicealliance.org · 23/09/2026
Microsoft deliberately engineered its operating system to make installing an alternative browser on Windows difficult. This is what it looks and feels like to be a PC user trying to choose your own browser:
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 23/09/2026
It's not Waterfox, it's Outlook spamming trying to be set as the default webmail client. Please see www.reddit.com/r/waterfox/c...
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 22/09/2026
I’ve got an emergency fix, pending the Play store approval! Will push it ASAP.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 22/09/2026
If this is in relation to Android, have an emergency fix ready, pending Play store approval
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 22/09/2026
The return of Live Bookmarks is here! Plus search engines now have their AI features turned off by default (with the option to toggle them back on if you wish) 👇 www.waterfox.com/releases/6.7...
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Waterfox 6.7.4 — RSS returns and AI search controls — Release Notes
RSS feeds and Live Bookmarks are back with new search options to hide AI answers, plus a Windows media overlay toggle and JPEG-XL improvements.
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Ellabyss - Racing vTuber @ellabyssvt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Huston, we have a problem... Welp, time for everyone to switch to @waterfox.net (at least I am for sure)
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Timothy Chalmette @little-eff.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I started looking around for an alternative when the CEO started on his AI bullshit and found @waterfox.net to be agreeable.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 18/09/2026
Shan't. Won't. Can't.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 18/09/2026
Secondly, regarding security, adversaries are already using LLMs to identify vulnerabilities on a large scale. If defenders opt out, that won't stop it, it just puts those who need to defend at a disadvantage. I think both are acceptable reasons, and that's all I'm arguing for.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 18/09/2026
Adopting a blanket 'no acceptable reason' position dismisses people for whom these tools mean the difference between participating and not participating. The nuance problem I'm pointing out is not aimed at you personally.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 18/09/2026
Firstly, generative AI is already improving accessibility, and this Nature article about disabled scientists is worth reading: archive.is/lQUvE (it also flags bias risks, which is precisely why I advocate setting boundaries rather than imposing bans)
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 18/09/2026
I agree with most of this, particularly the distinction between opposing LLMs and the rest of the field. That’s fair, and it's not what I meant to imply, even though it's what a lot of people kicked up a fuss about, without distinction.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 18/09/2026
I see a lot of hypocrisy when it comes to the modern tech landscape, so it's time to put things to bed 👇 www.waterfox.com/blog/where-w...
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Where Waterfox stands on AI and LLMs - Waterfox Blog
Waterfox will not incorporate LLMs into the browser. However, AI predates chatbots, so implementing a blanket ban on AI would mean opting out of modern computing.
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Bluewolf194 @bluewolf194.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
And that's why I use @waterfox.net
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ToToR ⏚ ☕ 🖥️ 🎮✊☑️ @totor65.opa-belt.fr · 17/09/2026
=> @waterfox.net
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Bruce Lee: Be Water, My Friend
Alt: Bruce Lee: Be Water, My Friend
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JiPé Rabzousky @warklo.cryptoanarchy.network · 17/09/2026
or @waterfox.net ;) ...
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 16/09/2026
This isn't anti-AI just for the sake of it either - LLMs are useful tools. However, even useful tools need boundaries.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 16/09/2026
Your browsing history can reveal information about your health, finances, and relationships. It also shouldn't be radical for a browser to keep it out of an AI company’s servers. But hey, we’re happy to take that stance.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 16/09/2026
Mozilla has just announced a partnership with Mistral. One thing that Waterfox won't do is send your browsing history to an AI company. Not through oblivious methods or any other way.
Smart window privacy notice, showing an egregious passage, highlighted.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 12/09/2026
Waterfox 6.7.3 introduces a variety of improvements to tabs, the sidebar and older extensions, along with security updates. As it is the weekend, the auto-update will start rolling out on a weekday. In the meantime, you can update manually 👇 www.waterfox.net/releases/6.7...
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6.7.3 - Auto-hide vertical tabs and appearance fixes - Waterfox Release
Auto-hide vertical tabs, prevent tabs from widening when audio plays, and benefit from fixes for older extensions, sidebar controls and tab appearance.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 09/09/2026
Waterfox 6.7.2 is now rolling out with improvements to tree tabs and the vertical sidebar 👇 www.waterfox.com/releases/6.7...
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6.7.2 - Improvements to tree tabs and the vertical sidebar - Waterfox Release
Tree tabs are more reliable, with more control over their behaviour, fixes for the vertical sidebar, and security updates outlined in MFSA 2026-85.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 08/09/2026
A certain Firefox fork keeps being recommended for privacy, but I don't understand why. It takes a lot of effort to earn that reputation, and just because they slap a label on it and everyone else takes it at face value, doesn't automatically make it so...
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 26/08/2026
Sorry for the delay - GitHub Actions has been down for quite a while, and it's been difficult getting a build to complete!
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 26/08/2026
Waterfox 6.7.1 is almost ready! 121 interface customisation options are back, along with four privacy controls. Tree Tabs also gains group tabs, split view, native tab groups and bookmark folder trees. Builds are being prepared as we speak: www.waterfox.com/releases/6.7...
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6.7.1 - Fine Tuning - Waterfox Release
This release restores the full set of interface customisation controls missing in version 6.7, as well as the last four missing privacy toggles. It also extends the tree tabs feature with group tabs, ...
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 22/08/2026
www.reddit.com/r/waterfox/c... For anyone curious about the latest release and coming changes, please read.
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Explore this post and more from the waterfox community
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 22/08/2026
Strange! What platform, could be the updated emoji font causing an issue?
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 21/08/2026
I don’t see how?
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 20/08/2026
I’ll take a look into everything you’ve reported! Sorry for the hassle, not like I wake up one day and want everything to be broken - beta is the only way I can really get any feedback for issues. Will see if I can track down some of these issues.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 20/08/2026
Ah it’s because it’s related to the theme / Photon items, rather than as a specific call out. Should return with the next update!
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 20/08/2026
Ah I see! Those options are coming back, it’s mentioned in the release notes - I just couldn’t keep delaying the release unfortunately. Down sides of working as one person unfortunately.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 20/08/2026
Where were you previously hiding your bookmark names, I’m a little confused.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 20/08/2026
Could you provide a screenshot of what you mean?
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 20/08/2026
If you upgrade, the "Photon" theme should still be active, it hasn't gone anywhere; but most of the config options I removed didn't actually work as advertised; but I'm happy to see how I can best restore them, I don't want users feeling as if the rug has been pulled under their feet, so to speak!
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 19/08/2026
Waterfox 6.7.0 - Supernova www.waterfox.com/releases/6.7...
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6.7.0 - Supernova - Waterfox Release
Waterfox 6.7 has moved to the ESR 153 platform and now features native tree tabs, the Nova style, and twelve colour palettes. It also boasts a rebuilt ad blocker panel, legacy extension support, a new...
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 05/08/2026
Did you manage to test this out? Any issues you had installing and/or running?
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 05/08/2026
Just checking in on this - did you test it out? Everything work okay or did you get any issues?
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 31/07/2026
Waterfox 6.7.0 Beta 3 has now rolled out, and will be the final beta before it hits the release channel! It includes both x64 and ARM64 builds, as well as proper Linux repo support. Give it a whirl 👇 www.waterfox.com/releases/6.7...
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6.7.0-beta.3 - Ultra Protection returns and Linux package repositories - Waterfox Release
Third 6.7.0 beta re-enabling DNS over Oblivious HTTP by default, adding ARM64 Linux packages and a redesigned About dialog, and extending legacy extension support to overlay-based add-ons.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 21/07/2026
Yes, it's technically OK, albeit Google are trying to challenge it once again in court against a specific provider.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 21/07/2026
Yes of course - migrating searches to Staan, the independent search index by Qwant/Ecosia; otherwise searches are scraped from Google. Either way, no money flows to "big tech".
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 20/07/2026
Waterfox Private Search has a new look built around clearer hierarchy, consistent controls, stronger accessibility, and more predictable navigation. Everything should feel faster and less janky. Want to support Waterfox? Give it a go! 👇 search.waterfox.com
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Waterfox Private Search - No ads. No tracking. Just search.
Search the web privately with no ads, tracking, or stored search history.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 12/07/2026
WRT the index, coverage is partial and growing. I'd note the incentive since Microsoft hiked Bing API rates in 2023 (which is why the Ecosia joint venture exists), so every query Qwant serves from its own index is one it doesn't pay Microsoft for or have to send data to
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 12/07/2026
I see what you mean. What I'm getting at is what the policy actually describes - truncated IPs, salted hashes and contextual ads - about as good as ad-funded search gets. Still privacy respecting and it's not just marketing - the regulator that reprimanded them credited those measures.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 12/07/2026
Could I ask what "Productivity mode" is? Is it a laptop feature, an OS feature, etc?
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 12/07/2026
That’s less likely to happen now since their own index covers almost everything, and on top of that, when they *were* using just Bing, you can see from the Reddit thread what a French court said about Qwant’s privacy ability. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, no need to contribute to it.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 12/07/2026
You’re being misleading - you’ve cropped out the important sentence before it, and I’d recommend looking at this thread: www.reddit.com/r/waterfox/s... That part you’ve quoted is when Qwant can’t serve a result from their own index, they fallback to Bing.
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 10/07/2026
Appreciated! Did the hotfix work ok? As for timeline, unsure as I know JP was supported a few years back but I can ask 👍
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 10/07/2026
Really sorry about that, there was some miscommunication on my end with regards to supported countries; a hotfix of 6.6.16.1 was released that should’ve set a different search provider as the default - did you receive the update and the fix?
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Waterfox @waterfox.com · 09/07/2026
> if we search the perfect one, i think not exist in this planet yet. Yes, exactly...
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