I recently saw this news on the technology community https://lemmy.world/post/44224445 and got very disappointed with the way things are going with this browser.

I started using it to do my part against the chromium monopoly, but Mozilla is making too many bad decisions in my opinion.

I've heard about forks like Librewolf and Waterfox.

Which alternatives would you recommend? Do you use any of them? What are your thoughts on them?

LibreWolf.
It works 😬

LibreWolf

It all depends on your threat model. Overall, I don't recommend any browser based on the Mozilla engine; unfortunately, Chromium-based versions are way ahead when it comes to security. A good option for PC use is to isolate browsers using virtual machines, depending on the case

The main security property for any browser is between the chair and desk.

Desktop - Librewolf

Android - Ironfox

I've been using Waterfox. I've been meaning to look into Zen again.

I use librewolf

On desktop, I use the Mullvad Browser and I'm pretty comfortable with it, as it's at least on par with Librewolf (which is pretty good), privacy-wise, I think. On mobile, I use IronFox through the Accrescent store, and I used to use a hardened version of Fennec, as well.

Waterfox is a great all-around platform for desktop and mobile.

Desktop: librewolf. I've not found anything remotely comparable for Android.

What do you feel about IronFox?

To close IronFox and all of your open pages, open the menu and press "Quit IronFox"

Sorry I deleted my post because I was mistaken. I haven't tried it.

I've been using Waterfox for a year or so, after I got tired of the broken update process for Librewolf on MacOS. No regrets.

seamonkey but it's not compatible with a lot of websites these days sadly. hopefully they'll catch up soon.

I just use Fennec on android

Worth a shot, recommended by several in the comments here as well.

I've been using Floorp for the past 6 months. No complaints.

It's running Goanna. Any issues should be brought up either on their forum, the UXP forum, or the Pale Moon forum.

Librewolf, Librewolf all the way. It's a bit heavy-duty with the privacy, but that can be toned down in settings.

Librewolf for Linux Desktop and Fennec for AOSP

Kinda depends on your preference. A lot of people are proponents for librewolf, but it hasn’t been great for me in the past. Privacy is probably top notch, but I have zen browser a try and I’m not hating it. Could also be a move for you.

Guys, instead of a popularity contest, it'd be more productive if we listed the reasons for choosing one or another.

LibreWolf my beloved browser

I use Zen on desktop, Fennec on Android.
I also tried Librewolf/ Ironfox combo.

On Linux, I use Waterfox. On Android, I use Fennec. Both much lighter than Firefox, and Waterfox specifically doesn't need to be installed on Linux (my biggest concern in Linux - most is installed to the system), and the dev seems to be slowly separating Waterfox from the Firefox base, instead of keeping it as a stripped down Firefox. On the privacy side of things, not knowledgeable enough myself to audit them, but haven't seen any scandals on either yet.

I like that idea, it provides information and gives you something to research as well. IDK shit about shit though so I'm going to keep my mouth shut lol.

At the moment I just stick with firefox, as long as I can disable all the ai and telemetry bs. However in a few years Ladybird could be an alternative. They're developing a whole new browser including the engine from scratch. Looks promising to me.

https://ladybird.org/

I just switched to Librewolf from Firefox, would you recommend moving to Waterfox instead ?

Haven't tested LibreWolf so can't compare them

https://www.privacyguides.org/en/desktop-browsers/

I've been using Zen lately. It's good, but it's also pretty different. It takes some getting used to. I like it because the interface is minimal and out of the way. It keeps your browser mostly just showing the content on the web page, instead of wasting space with the taskbar that's only needed occasionally. It's still all available, just hidden away until needed.

A lot of people saying Fennec is good on Android. The line at the bottom is a bit of a turn off, isn't it?

Waterfox on Mobile has been working well for me so far.

I don't believe that is the case. I believe they have their own fork of Gecko that they maintain here.

• Computer: Librewolf + Helium
• Mobile: Ironfox + Cromite

Zen Browser, Firefox under the hood but soooo many incredibly nice features

I recommend Librewolf for logging in and using web apps, and Mullvad for one-time use. If security is your top priority, Trivalent is also a good option.

I like waterfox. I felt librewolf was a little too paranoid with its security permissions for convenient use and waterfox strikes a good balance in my opinion between what firefox is doing and what librewolf is doing.

seamonkey is not related to palemoon's uxp/goanna stuff

Use IronFox (forked from DivestOS Mull Browser) if you want a private FOSS firefox-based browser on Android. Note that it still lacks per-site isolation like every other FF based browser on Android, but this seems to be the most harden option available.

I've discarded it after their AI use to switch to Rust

If you can ignore the creator's problematic views https://hyperborea.org/reviews/software/ladybird-inclusivity/

Firefox has a no ai toggle, you could just use that

lynx in the terminal or eww on emacs

Most Firefox forks still have support for Mozilla account sync and the extension malware blacklist, as those are useful features to have. But they do share info with Mozilla.

there's always been a strong undercurrent of tech "libertarians" who refuse to understand that their "neutrality" is in service to fascists and pointing this fact out loud makes you the problem.

Librewolf.

Kling is more directly fash https://mastodon.social/@alatiera/115272605624599561