Waterfox delivers a balanced browsing experience for users to navigate the web with peace of mind. Leveraging privacy and usability, Waterfox enables users to add customizations and optimize their time on browser-based applications while protecting their online activity. Waterfox schedules timely releases to improve user experience and has more accessibility in-store, with an Android platform in the works.

Features

  • Compiled in Intel's C++ Compiler
  • Intel's Math Library
  • Streaming SIMD Extensions 3
  • Advanced Vector Extensions
  • Jemalloc
  • Profile-Guided Optimisation
  • /O3 Switch
  • 100% Extension Compatibility
  • 64-bit Plugin Support
  • Future Proof

What's New

  • Attempted user agent compatibility improvements for Discord.
  • Attempted user agent compatibility improvements for Chase bank.
  • Worked around a macOS 26.5 issue that could cause Waterfox to crash.
  • Added a site information panel toggle to always allow cookies and site data for the current site.
  • Improved built-in ad blocker reliability with modern filter lists and site specific rules.
  • Reduced the chance of ads or annoyances briefly appearing on pages loaded immediately after startup.
  • Reduced background work performed by the blocker when a page starts loading.