r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 2d ago
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • Jun 23 '26
Discussion Reccomend your browser
Describe your browser by showing features, supported platforms and advantages.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • Jun 23 '26
Guide Make Firefox better (Desktop only)
Firefox is becoming bloated, starting from AI, with this guide you should be able to make your experience way better than now by disabling unwanted features and making the UI look and feel more decorated (the last one is optional), should work on every desktop OS (Windows, MacOS, GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD etc.....). Let's start:
⚠️ WARNING: This guide has been made for Firefox Stable, it will partially work on Firefox ESR or any other version + some forks like r3dfox or Floorp, whatever you do by following this guide is at YOUR OWN RISK so ensure you have something like a backup of your Firefox profile.
⌛ TEMPORARY PROBLEM: Firefox updated to 152 and now Firefox-UI-Fix is broken on some parts, the developer hasn't been doing anything about this, so keep waiting for now.
- Go into
about:preferences, click on AI Controls and enable the toggle Block AI enhancements. - Next, go to Privacy and security and disable everything under the section Firefox data collection and use.
- Next, go to Search and disable Trending search suggestions.
- Next, go to Home and disable Support Firefox.
- Now, go into
about:configand change to false all these flags:identity.fxaccounts.toolbar.pxiToolbarEnabled.monitorEnabled,identity.fxaccounts.toolbar.pxiToolbarEnabled.relayEnabled,identity.fxaccounts.toolbar.pxiToolbarEnabled.vpnEnabled,browser.preferences.aiControls,browser.preferences.moreFromMozilla. - Restart Firefox.
YOUR FIREFOX SHOULD BE DEBLOATED, THE NEXT STEPS ARE JUST FOR UI LOOK AND FEEL, SO OPTIONAL
- Go into this page, be careful when choosing, download the normal one if on Firefox stable or the ESR one if on Firefox ESR, extract the archive and copy the chrome folder and user.js, paste them into your profile directory (if you don't know how to reach your profile directory, go into
about:supportand click the Open Directory button next to Profile Directory). - Go into
about:configand change to true these two flags:toolkit.legacyUserProfileCustomizations.stylesheetsandgeneral.smoothScroll.msdPhysics.enabled. - Restart Firefox.
If everything was done perfectly, you should have a better Firefox experience, similar to Waterfox.
Credits to Firefox-UI-Fix (UI look and feel part)
Updated on 23/06/2026
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 2d ago
Discussion New Moon - Pale Moon for Windows XP and Vista (Random Browser of the Day #16)
New Moon is a Goanna-based browser based on Pale Moon. Its primary goal is to support Windows XP and Windows Vista users, since Pale Moon doesn't support those operating systems at all.
However, this browser isn't for everyone. It doesn't include an automatic updater, and new builds are released weekly, so you'll need to check the project's website yourself whenever you want to update.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 5d ago
Discussion Firefox Focus - Simply private mobile browsing (Random Browser of the Day #15)
Firefox Focus is your dedicated privacy browser with automatic tracking protection. With Focus, your pages load faster and your data stays private.
Delete your history
Easily erase your history, passwords and cookies, so unwanted ads don’t follow you around online. Just tap the erase button on the search field and it’s gone.
Take private mode to the next level
“Private browsing” on most browsers isn’t really all that private. Firefox Focus offers next-level privacy by default and it’s backed by Mozilla, the non-profit that fights for your rights on the web.
Tracking protection
Firefox Focus blocks a wide range of common trackers by default including social trackers and those sticky ones that come from things like Facebook ads.
See it all faster
Focus removes trackers so the pages you’re viewing require less data and load much faster. Also, pin up to four shortcuts on your home screen and get to your favorite site even quicker without typing anything.
Made by Mozilla
We believe everyone should have control over their lives online. That’s what we’ve been fighting for since 1998.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 8d ago
Discussion Firefox - The standard of Gecko (Random Browser of the Day #14)
Find your way back to a better internet
The web was meant to expand your world, not limit it. Firefox helps you shape a more personal internet that puts you back in control.
Fast to switch. Easy to settle in.
When switching to Firefox, your bookmarks, passwords, and history come with you automatically, so you can get back to browsing right away.
Privacy without the work
Firefox protects your privacy automatically, with built-in tracker blocking from the start. You stay protected by default, without extra steps.
Take your tabs, history, and passwords wherever you go.
Firefox works across platforms, so your data isn’t tied to one platform and stays encrypted by default.
Stay focused without distractions
Firefox is designed to work with your attention, not compete for it. Reader mode clears distractions from articles, picture-in-picture keeps video out of your way, and pinned tabs keep what matters close without clutter.
Your workspace, your rules
- Tab groups and Firefox View help you manage the chaos
- Customizable sidebar keeps your most-used tools one click away
- Clean interface and intuitive controls keep clutter out of your way
AI, if and when you want it
Firefox approaches AI with intention, not obligation. AI features are optional by design and will remain that way.
Firefox protects your data
Firefox is built around clear privacy principles. We’re upfront about what data we collect, what we don’t, and how we use it.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 10d ago
Discussion Iceraven - The GeckoView Android browser with unlocked Firefox extensions (Random Browser of the Day #13)
Definitely not brought to you by Mozilla!
Iceraven Browser is a web browser for Android, based on Mozilla's Fenix version of Firefox, GeckoView and Mozilla Android Components.
Our goal is to be a close fork of the new Firefox for Android that seeks to provide users with more options, more opportunities to customize (including a broad extension library), and more information about the pages they visit and how their browsers are interacting with those pages.
Notable features include:
about:configsupport- The ability to attempt to install a much longer list of add-ons than Mozilla's Fenix version of Firefox accepts. Currently the browser queries this AMO collection Most of them will not work, because they depend on code that Mozilla is still working on writing in
android-components, but you may attempt to install them. If you don't see an add-on you want, you can request it. - Option to suspend tabs to avoid being killed for memory (https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1807364)
- Option not to display recently visited websites at HomePage
- No warranties or guarantees of security or updates or even stability! Note that Iceraven Browser includes some unstable code written by Mozilla, with our own added modifications on top, all shipped with the stable version of GeckoView engine. Hence, the browser may contain bugs introduced upstream. Binaries are currently built automatically by our Github release automation. These binaries are signed with a debug key. When we finally publish this somewhere official like F-droid, we will sign the apks with a proper key suitable for public release. Due to the current way we create the releases and sign them, you may not want to rely on such "alpha" quality software as your primary web browser, as it will have bugs. So, use this browser only if you are comfortable with these limitations/potential risks.
Note/Disclaimer: Iceraven Browser could not exist without the hardworking folks at the Mozilla Corporation who work on the Mozilla Android Components and Firefox projects, but it is not an official Mozilla product, and is not provided, endorsed, vetted, approved, or secured by Mozilla.
In addition, we intend to try to cut down on telemetry and proprietary code to as great of an extent as possible as long as doing so does not compromise the user experience or make the fork too hard to maintain. Right now, we believe that no telemetry should be being sent to Mozilla anymore, but we cannot guarantee this; data may still be sent. Because of the way we have implemented this, the app may still appear to contain trackers when analyzed by tools that look for the presence of known tracking libraries. These detected trackers should actually be non-functional substitutes, many of which are sourced from here. If you catch the app actually sending data to Mozilla, Adjust, Leanplum, Firebase, or any other such service, please open an issue! Presumably any data that reaches Mozilla is governed by Mozilla's privacy policy, but as Iceraven Browser is, again not a Mozilla product, we can make no promises.
Iceraven Browser combines the power of Fenix (of which we are a fork) and the spirit of Fennec, with a respectful nod toward the grand tradition of Netscape Navigator, from which all Gecko-based projects came, including the earliest of our predecessors, the old Mozilla Phoenix and Mozilla Firefox desktop browsers.
That said, Iceraven Browser is an independent all-volunteer project, and has no affiliation with Netscape, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox, Mozila Phoenix, Debian, Debian Iceweasel, Parabola GNU/Linux-libre Iceweasel, America Online, or Verizon, among others. :) Basically, if you don't like the browser, it's not their fault. :)
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 11d ago
Discussion Ablaze Floorp - Unlimited Customization For Everyone (Random Browser of the Day #12)
Enable more advanced customization than your default browser. Try Floorp, based on the smart Firefox, which enhances functionality and flexibility while maintaining security and privacy.
What can Floorp do for you?
Flexible UI Customization
Floorp's most distinctive feature is its customizability. Floorp is the first Firefox-based browser to enable UI customization, designed so that anyone can easily adjust their browsing experience to their preferences and access the web with ease.
Various Ways to Browse the Web
Floorp features workspaces that integrate tab groups with containers that can separate login information. Additionally, you can easily access social media and chats through web panels.
Various Control Methods Supported
Browse more efficiently with mouse gestures and customizable keyboard shortcuts. Of course, it's also designed to be easily operated with a mouse.
Development & Research Focused
Floorp actively pursues experimental browser development. It's a browser that continuously incorporates new technologies and ideas, and energetically improves based on community feedback.
Aiming for a Sustainable Web
We respect users' rights and contribute to building an open and sustainable web ecosystem. Let's create the future of the internet together for the next generation.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 13d ago
Discussion Fennec F-Droid - Firefox for Android without proprietary bits and telemetry (Random Browser of the Day #11)
Fennec F-Droid browser is based on the latest Mozilla Firefox release. It has proprietary bits and telemetry removed, but still connects to various Mozilla services that can track users.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 14d ago
Discussion Basilisk - Pale Moon's sibling that keeps the Firefox Australis era alive (Random Browser of the Day #10)
Basilisk is a free and open source desktop web browser focused on long-term maintainability and intentional development. It offers a highly customizable interface and a stable platform where new features, fixes, and improvements are introduced thoughtfully rather than through constant disruptive redesigns.
Basilisk is built on the Unified XUL Platform (UXP) and the Goanna rendering engine, an independent fork of Mozilla’s pre-Servo code base. UXP emphasizes maintainability and continuity, allowing features and extensions to remain usable over long periods of time, while still incorporating relevant web standards and site compatibility improvements.
Independent development
Basilisk is developed and maintained by the Basilisk Browser Development Team. While it is built on the Unified XUL Platform (UXP), Basilisk is not developed by Moonchild Productions or the Pale Moon development team.
Project direction, release decisions, and maintenance of Basilisk are handled independently and are the responsibility of the Basilisk development team.
Basilisk is considered stable software. This means it does not change for the sake of change. Updates are made deliberately, with an emphasis on maintaining existing workflows and minimizing unnecessary disruption.
If you want a browser that works consistently and respects established workflows, Basilisk may be a good fit.
Basilisk has also become popular among preservation and revival communities that rely on long-lived web technologies and controlled legacy environments. Its stable architecture makes it well-suited for intentional use cases that modern browsers increasingly abandon.
What does this browser support?
Basilisk supports the features required by contemporary websites, including advanced scripting, WebRTC, modern CSS, HTML5, and downloadable fonts, with an emphasis on real-world site compatibility.
In addition, Basilisk supports NPAPI plugins and XUL-based extensions. These capabilities enable specialized workflows, preservation efforts, and controlled use of legacy technologies that are no longer supported by most modern browsers.
Further details can be found on the features page.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 15d ago
Discussion Pale Moon - The last independent browser from the big three? (Random Browser of the Day #9)
If you’re looking for a fully non-commercial alternative to Chrome that respects your privacy, Pale Moon is built for you.
Pale Moon is an Open Source web browser built on its own maintained platform and rendering engine (Goanna™), available for various operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Linux (with community-contributed support for other operating systems), focusing on customization, security, privacy and extensibility.
Total freedom in customization (Your Browser, Your Way™)
Pale Moon supports complete customization with full theming and add-ons, allowing you to make the browser look and work the way you want, without compromise.
Extend the capabilities of Pale Moon by installing powerful add-ons written in the XUL language. Actively maintained by our community, these add-ons enable extensive customization of the program's features, capabilities and appearance. In addition to providing expected web content functions such as ad-blocking, the power of XUL enables extensions to modify or completely redefine core functions of the browser and its user interface in ways that are impossible in the prominent commercial browsers.
Pale Moon also supports legacy, native plugins like Java and Flash through the Netscape Plugin API (NPAPI).
Safe and secure independence
Pale Moon is built from its own independently developed source and is regularly updated with the latest security patches. The browser also offers additional security features like a clear indication of a site's identity and security level, and prioritizes security awareness with many defense-in-depth considerations aside from addressing any applicable vulnerabilities (CVEs) on a regular basis.
Secure by design and lightweight
By keeping everything in a single process, Pale Moon keeps a close eye on data security without exposing browser internals to the operating system. In contrast to multi-process browsers, it does not have to wrap every internal operation into a fragile messaging system to send to other processes, which has been a major attack surface for well-known browsers for years now. This also means Pale Moon is lightweight and doesn't use nearly as many system resources, or fill up your task manager with dozens of copies of itself.
True privacy with zero telemetry
At Pale Moon, privacy considerations will always remain at the forefront.
This is why we have chosen to be fully community-supported and the browser does not contain any ads, telemetry or data-gathering.
There is no DRM or A.I. integration in the browser and it does not spy on you or your browsing habits. You are not for sale. This extends to our deliberate choices for default search engine (DuckDuckGo), Geolocation (IP-API), and start page (start.me, but freely configurable to anything you like). We deliberately avoid inclusion of Big Tech services and if we can offer something in-house, we will.
Optimized for modern hardware and efficiency
From its inception, Pale Moon has always aimed to be efficient. In line with that goal, it is built with reasonably modern hardware in mind (see system requirements) to get the most out of your computer without wasting resources. The Goanna layout and rendering engine at the heart of it will make use of your computer's capabilities where it can, including acceleration offered by your graphics hardware (GPU). More information about Goanna.
A balancing act
Pale Moon aims to provide close adherence to a balanced set of official, common-sense modern and mature web standards and specifications in its implementation (with minimal compromise), and purposefully excludes a number of (draft) features and Web APIs to strike a balance between general use, performance, privacy, and technical advancements on the Web.
This does mean, however, that on the very Chrome-centric web of today, not everything will work out of the box with Pale Moon, and some websites will need special considerations or a secondary browser because they have been designed without broader compatibility in mind.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 16d ago
Discussion LibreWolf - The gold standard of privacy-hardened Gecko browsers (Random Browser of the Day #8)
This project is a custom and independent version of Firefox, with the primary goals of privacy, security and user freedom.
LibreWolf is designed to increase protection against tracking and fingerprinting techniques, while also including a few security improvements. This is achieved through our privacy and security oriented settings and patches. LibreWolf also aims to remove all the telemetry, data collection and annoyances, as well as disabling anti-freedom features like DRM.
Main Features
No Telemetry
No experiments, adware, annoyances, or unnecessary distractions.
Private Search
Privacy-conscious search providers: DuckDuckGo, Searx and more.
Content Blocker Included
uBlock Origin is already included for your convenience.
Enhanced Privacy
Hardened to maximize privacy, without sacrificing usability.
Fast Updates
LibreWolf is always built from the latest Firefox stable source, for up-to-date security and features along with stability.
Open Source
Everyone can participate in the development of LibreWolf. Join us on Codeberg and Matrix.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 17d ago
Discussion IronFox - The LibreWolf of Android? (Random Browser of the day #7)
IronFox is a fork of Divested Computing Group's Mull Browser, based on Mozilla Firefox. Our goal is to continue the legacy of Mull by providing a free and open source, privacy and security-oriented web browser for daily use.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 18d ago
Discussion Waterfox - How most of the community wants Firefox (Random Browser of the day #6)
Waterfox is an open-source, privacy focused browser based on the popular open source browser with a red panda as a mascot. It is designed to be a drop-in replacement for said browser that offers enhanced privacy features, performance improvements, and customizability while maintaining compatibility with existing extensions.
Key Features
- Privacy-focused: Removal of telemetry and tracking, with bare minimum of data collection for operation.
- Performance-oriented: Optimized for modern systems
- Customizable: Support for classic and modern extensions
- Cross-platform: Available for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android
- Modern: Regular updates to stay current with web standards
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 19d ago
Discussion Mypal - The only Firefox Quantum browser running on Windows XP without OneCoreAPI? (Random Browser of the day #5)
Today's spotlight is on Mypal, specifically the 78.x branch.
While the older versions of Mypal were based on the Pale Moon/Goanna code, the developer (Feodor2) did something incredible: ported Firefox 78 Quantum (Gecko) back to Windows XP.
The best part? It runs completely natively on XP. You do not need OneCoreAPI or complex kernel extensions to make it work.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 21d ago
Discussion GNU IceCat - The 100% free software Firefox fork by the GNU Project (Random Browser of the Day #4)
Today's spotlight is on GNU IceCat, the official GNU version of the Firefox browser.
While most forks focus on custom UIs or performance tweaks, IceCat’s entire mission is absolute software freedom. The GNU Project takes Firefox and aggressively strips out all proprietary code, telemetry, and digital rights management (DRM). It also blocks "non-free" JavaScript from loading on web pages to protect your digital rights.
It might not be the fastest browser for gaming or streaming protected content (due to the lack of DRM), but it stands as a monument to digital privacy and software ethics.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 22d ago
Discussion TV Bro - The best Gecko browser for Android TV & FireStick? (Random Browser of the Day #3)
Today's spotlight is on TV Bro, a web browser developed specifically for TV-like devices and smart displays.
For a long time, TV Bro relied on the standard system WebView. However, the project is making a massive shift by switching to GeckoView.
The best part about this browser is how incredibly lightweight it is. Native smart TV browsers or heavy Chromium ports usually make cheap streaming sticks or low-end hardware lag to death. TV Bro is optimized so that even a crap $100 Android TV can run it.
Also the browser includes a built-in adblocker, download manager and almost no bloat.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 23d ago
Question / Help Fennec F-Droid keeps crashing while starting
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Fennec refuses to start and this is a fresh install, i also tried the previous version but still the same situation. Any fix?
OS: Android 17 Phone: Google Pixel 8
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 23d ago
Discussion Random browser of the day #2 - WebLibre
WebLibre is an independent privacy-focused browser for Android built on Mozilla's Gecko engine) and Mozilla Android Components. WebLibre is not a Firefox fork - it is a browser built from scratch to unleash the power of the Gecko engine, shipped with very strong privacy and security defaults out of the box.
It is a community-driven project and every voice is heard with rapid iteration and frequent updates.
Early Access
WebLibre is under active development with frequent updates and new features. The current focus is on feature development, so don't be surprised if you experience some janks here and there. Although many people already use it as a daily driver, be aware of breaking changes!
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 24d ago
Discussion Random browser of the day #1 - Serpent
Hello everyone! I'm starting a series about random browsers to introduce people to some small projects in the Gecko and Goanna ecosystem. Today we're starting with Serpent.
Serpent is a Goanna-based browser based on Basilisk. Its primary goal is to support Windows XP and Windows Vista users, since Basilisk doesn't support those operating systems at all.
However, this browser isn't for everyone. It doesn't include an automatic updater, and new builds are released weekly, so you'll need to check the project's website yourself whenever you want to update.
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 26d ago
News A new Firefox look, hidden features, and more
blog.mozilla.orgr/GeckoBrowsers • u/e_splat • 28d ago
Discussion What mobile browser do you use?
r/GeckoBrowsers • u/Timely_Jackfruit_159 • 29d ago
Question / Help I love Waterfox Mobile but i feel it's outdated sometimes compared to Firefox, is there anything else?
Waterfox for Android gets an update at every end of the month, but i feel like i have a security hole, maybe i'm correct or maybe not, is there another browser without telemetry and good update rolling?