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waterfox · v6.7.6 • auto-updates
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7.5
Web browser
brew install --cask waterfox 231
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MPL-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v6.7.65d ago6.7.5→6.7.6
18d ago6.7.4→6.7.5
25d ago6.7.3→6.7.4
1mo ago6.7.2→6.7.3
1mo ago6.7.1.1→6.7.2
1mo ago6.7.0→6.7.1.1
1mo ago6.6.17→6.7.0
2mo ago6.6.16.1→6.6.17
3mo ago6.6.16→6.6.16.1
3mo ago6.6.15→6.6.16
+ 4 older versions
Review
Mar 10, 2026Waterfox is a fast and private web browser, designed for users seeking a customizable and legacy-supported experience. It retains XUL support and offers enhanced privacy features, making it ideal for power users and developers.
Waterfox is a web browser optimized for speed and privacy, offering a fork of Firefox with legacy features.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with ongoing development and a community of contributors, though it has several open issues that need attention.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight Waterfox's speed and privacy features, with some concern over its acquisition by an ad company. No Reddit mentions found.
Pros
- + High speed and performance
- + Strong focus on privacy and customization
- + Support for legacy XUL extensions
Cons
- - Niche appeal may limit feature development
- - Some users report issues with UI changes and tab management
Community Mentions
hackernews
hackernews
Oct 2021 Waterfox Browser
hackernews
hackernews
hackernews
Nov 2015 Waterfox – A fast browser
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown