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A privacy focused browser built for power users who value customization and control over their online experience
Waterfox 6.7.5 is now rolling out, now with the ability to manage and read feeds directly! 🔖

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Waterfox 6.7.5 — Read the Feed — Release Notes
A new feed manager and built-in reader are now available natively within Waterfox.
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September 30, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Microsoft deliberately engineered its operating system to make installing an alternative browser on Windows difficult.

This is what it looks and feels like to be a PC user trying to choose your own browser:
September 23, 2026 at 1:52 PM
The return of Live Bookmarks is here! Plus search engines now have their AI features turned off by default (with the option to toggle them back on if you wish) 👇

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Waterfox 6.7.4 — RSS returns and AI search controls — Release Notes
RSS feeds and Live Bookmarks are back with new search options to hide AI answers, plus a Windows media overlay toggle and JPEG-XL improvements.
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September 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Huston, we have a problem...
Welp, time for everyone to switch to @waterfox.net (at least I am for sure)
We believe an open web starts with choice. That includes AI models.

We’re excited to be partnering with Mistral to bring open-source AI to Firefox Smart Window beta and expand access to France, with French-language support.
Mozilla and Mistral partner to expand AI competition, user choice | The Mozilla Blog
The AI race is shifting. Again. Practically overnight, competition has expanded from “which AI model is best?” to a new high-stakes battle over which m
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September 18, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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I started looking around for an alternative when the CEO started on his AI bullshit and found @waterfox.net to be agreeable.
September 21, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I see a lot of hypocrisy when it comes to the modern tech landscape, so it's time to put things to bed 👇

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Where Waterfox stands on AI and LLMs - Waterfox Blog
Waterfox will not incorporate LLMs into the browser. However, AI predates chatbots, so implementing a blanket ban on AI would mean opting out of modern computing.
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September 18, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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And that's why I use @waterfox.net
We believe an open web starts with choice. That includes AI models.

We’re excited to be partnering with Mistral to bring open-source AI to Firefox Smart Window beta and expand access to France, with French-language support.
Mozilla and Mistral partner to expand AI competition, user choice | The Mozilla Blog
The AI race is shifting. Again. Practically overnight, competition has expanded from “which AI model is best?” to a new high-stakes battle over which m
blog.mozilla.org
September 17, 2026 at 4:14 AM
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September 17, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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or @waterfox.net ;) ...
September 17, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Mozilla has just announced a partnership with Mistral.

One thing that Waterfox won't do is send your browsing history to an AI company.

Not through oblivious methods or any other way.
September 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Waterfox 6.7.3 introduces a variety of improvements to tabs, the sidebar and older extensions, along with security updates.

As it is the weekend, the auto-update will start rolling out on a weekday. In the meantime, you can update manually 👇

www.waterfox.net/releases/6.7...
6.7.3 - Auto-hide vertical tabs and appearance fixes - Waterfox Release
Auto-hide vertical tabs, prevent tabs from widening when audio plays, and benefit from fixes for older extensions, sidebar controls and tab appearance.
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September 12, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Waterfox 6.7.2 is now rolling out with improvements to tree tabs and the vertical sidebar 👇
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6.7.2 - Improvements to tree tabs and the vertical sidebar - Waterfox Release
Tree tabs are more reliable, with more control over their behaviour, fixes for the vertical sidebar, and security updates outlined in MFSA 2026-85.
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September 9, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Waterfox 6.7.1 is almost ready!

121 interface customisation options are back, along with four privacy controls. Tree Tabs also gains group tabs, split view, native tab groups and bookmark folder trees.

Builds are being prepared as we speak:
www.waterfox.com/releases/6.7...
6.7.1 - Fine Tuning - Waterfox Release
This release restores the full set of interface customisation controls missing in version 6.7, as well as the last four missing privacy toggles. It also extends the tree tabs feature with group tabs, ...
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August 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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For anyone curious about the latest release and coming changes, please read.
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August 22, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Waterfox 6.7.0 Beta 3 has now rolled out, and will be the final beta before it hits the release channel! It includes both x64 and ARM64 builds, as well as proper Linux repo support.

Give it a whirl 👇
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6.7.0-beta.3 - Ultra Protection returns and Linux package repositories - Waterfox Release
Third 6.7.0 beta re-enabling DNS over Oblivious HTTP by default, adding ARM64 Linux packages and a redesigned About dialog, and extending legacy extension support to overlay-based add-ons.
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July 31, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Waterfox Private Search has a new look built around clearer hierarchy, consistent controls, stronger accessibility, and more predictable navigation. Everything should feel faster and less janky.

Want to support Waterfox? Give it a go! 👇
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Waterfox Private Search - No ads. No tracking. Just search.
Search the web privately with no ads, tracking, or stored search history.
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July 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Waterfox's default search is now @qwant.bsky.social ! An independent, privacy-focused engine as the default - something I've long been gunning for 👇

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Waterfox partners with Qwant - Waterfox Blog
Waterfox partners with Qwant to support privacy-first, independent search.
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July 8, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Waterfox is an @ethical-consumer.bsky.social “Best Buy”!

Proud to be recognised in their latest web browsers guide for helping support a more private, independent and open web.

www.ethicalconsumer.org/sites/defaul...
Ethical Consumer, Issue 221, July/August 2026
Ethical Consumer July/Aug 2026 38 Web browsers SHOPPING GUIDE WHAT TO BUY l Does it have strong privacy protection? Defending digital privacy is a civic duty.
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July 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Same, except I moved to @waterfox.net
June 21, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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Knew I had chosen the RIGHT browser for me! n.n
June 18, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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Note: This also applies to all Chromium browsers.
Your top replacement is @firefox.com and other Gecko engine-based browsers like @waterfox.net...
June 18, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Waterfox 6.6.15 is rolling out!

This is a small follow up release for the MFSA 2026-58 security advisories. Most related fixes were already included in 6.6.14; this update adds the remaining fixes.

Beta for the next major Waterfox release is coming soon 👀

www.waterfox.com/releases/6.6...
6.6.15 - Security follow-up release - Waterfox Release
A follow-up security release for Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2026-58, covering the remaining fixes not already included in Waterfox 6.6.14.
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June 17, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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So, anyway.
I still recommend @waterfox.net
June 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Waterfox 6.6.14 for desktop and Waterfox 1.2.4 for Android are now rolling out to all users!

If you’d like to support continued Waterfox development, please consider signing up for Waterfox Private Search.

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Waterfox Private Search
A privacy-focused meta-search by Waterfox
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June 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM