Firefox alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Firefox: some sites are tested less and occasionally break, and smaller extension catalogue than Chrome. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Firefox, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LibreWolf currently ranks first.
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Best Firefox alternative for most people
LibreWolfFirefox with telemetry stripped and uBlock Origin built in.
Best Firefox alternative for a free option
Zen BrowserFirefox-based with a modern sidebar layout, workspaces and split view.
Best Firefox alternative for open source
BraveChromium compatibility with ad and tracker blocking on by default.
Best Firefox alternative for Mac
Mullvad BrowserTor Project's anti-fingerprinting browser without the Tor network.
Best Firefox alternative for Windows
WaterfoxFirefox-based with privacy defaults and built-in ad blocking.
Best Firefox alternative for Linux
FloorpFirefox-based with workspaces, web panels and heavy customisation.
Best Firefox alternative for iPhone and Android
BraveChromium compatibility with ad and tracker blocking on by default.
Firefox alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Firefox?
LibreWolf ranks first right now. Firefox with telemetry stripped and uBlock Origin built in. Zen Browser and Brave follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Firefox?
Yes. LibreWolf (open source), Zen Browser (open source), Brave (open source) and Mullvad Browser (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Firefox?
Yes: LibreWolf, Zen Browser, Brave and Mullvad Browser, plus 2 more in the list above.
Which Firefox alternatives work on Linux?
LibreWolf, Zen Browser, Brave, Mullvad Browser and Waterfox run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Firefox?
The complaints we hear most: some sites are tested less and occasionally break; smaller extension catalogue than Chrome; no longer supports Windows 8.1 and older.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Firefox, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.