Waterfox G6.0 (6th Generation)/ 2022.11 Classic

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Waterfox is a high performance browser based on the Mozilla Firefox source code. This code is taken and compiled to run specifically for 64-Bit Windows computers.

To make Waterfox stand out a bit more, it’s compiled with optimizations. Therefore that it will run more efficiently and faster than just compiling Mozilla Firefox as a 64-Bit program.

Waterfox focuses on giving users choice while also helping make the world a better place. It is partners with Ecosia, a search engine that plants trees with its generated revenues. The browser itself is focused on power users, which lets you make the important decisions.

There is no plugin whitelist, you can run whichever extensions you like and absolutely no data or telemetry will be send back to Mozilla or the Waterfox project.

This web browser is based on the current stable Firefox build, which means it functions in exactly the same way. Aside from its name on the menu at the top of the main window, there’s nothing to differentiate it from Firefox. Waterfox shares your Firefox settings, so should you come to uninstall it. Don’t select the option to delete all personal information if you’re still using Firefox. And your add-ons and extensions work on any version of Firefox, on any platform!

Main Features:

Browse faster. Start faster, tab hop quicker, get more done.
Customize your browser. Personalize browser with everything from themes to privacy tools.
Your favorite add-ons and extensions. Adblock, Ublock, LastPass and thousands more.
Sync between devices. Get your tabs, logins and history on the go.
Traveling Tabs. View open tabs on any device.
Waterfox for Android. Our most customizable application for Android yet.
Balanced memory usage. Browse smoothly and leave plenty of memory for your computer programs.
Better bookmarks. Quickly save and organize your favorite sites.
More private. We don’t sell access to your online data. Period.
No data collection. We have no need for your data, so you can browse freely.
More powerful Private Browsing. More protection than Incognito mode or InPrivate.
Ad tracker blocking. The Private Browsing module blocks ads with trackers.
Password Manager. Forget the reset. Save passwords and logins quickly.

What’s new in Version G6.0:

New Features

Waterfox uses DNS over Oblivious HTTP¹, a privacy preserving method for DNS queries.
You can now move and remove the extension button from the navigation bar.
- Access this via Menu > More tools > Customize toolbar…
Waterfox is now built with new optimisation techniques², giving you a faster browsing experience.
Linux, alongside Windows, now supports DRM. That means you can watch your favourite shows on the streaming platform of your choice.

Changes

Waterfox’s preferences have been gone through with a fine tooth comb, with a lot of assistance from yokoffing, who maintains Betterfox.js.

Upcoming Changes

Waterfox for Android’s feature set has been finalised, but requires updating to the latest components. This is in progress and is due for release. iOS is now in the pipeline as well.
Privacy enhancements to some of the most popular search engines (wink wink, nudge nudge) are also in the pipeline, with more to be revealed soon.