Waterfox
A free, open-source browser with no telemetry, built-in ad blocking, private DNS, and customizable themes. Designed for privacy and performance.
Waterfox is an open-source alternative to:
Waterfox is a free, open-source web browser built on Firefox's codebase with privacy and customization at its core. It removes all data collection and telemetry features, ensuring your browsing remains private and anonymous.
Key Features
- Privacy-first: Disables all telemetry and data collection by default
- Built-in ad blocking: Reduces tracking and improves page load speeds
- Private DNS: Supports anonymized DNS queries for enhanced privacy
- Customizable: Choose from multiple color palettes and tab layouts (horizontal/vertical)
- Cross-platform: Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
- Open source: Transparent codebase with community contributions welcome
- Performance optimized: Lightweight and efficient for smooth browsing
- No AI integration: Completely AI-free and independent of AI models
Tech / Self-Hosting
Waterfox is a desktop and mobile application that runs locally on your device. No self-hosting is required as it operates entirely client-side. The browser is built from Firefox's open-source codebase and is available as precompiled binaries for all major platforms. Source code is available on GitHub for inspection and community contributions.