Waterfox alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Waterfox: updates lag behind Firefox, and less hardening than LibreWolf. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Waterfox, 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 Waterfox alternative for most people
LibreWolfMore aggressive privacy hardening with uBlock Origin included.
Best Waterfox alternative for open source
FloorpFirefox-based with workspaces and even more customisation.
Best Waterfox alternative for Windows
Pale MoonClassic XUL extensions and interface on its own engine.
Best Waterfox alternative for Linux
LibreWolfMore aggressive privacy hardening with uBlock Origin included.
Best Waterfox alternative for iPhone and Android
FirefoxFaster security updates directly from Mozilla.
Waterfox alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Waterfox?
LibreWolf ranks first right now. More aggressive privacy hardening with uBlock Origin included. Firefox and Floorp follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Waterfox?
Yes. LibreWolf (open source), Firefox (open source), Floorp (open source) and Pale Moon (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Waterfox?
Yes: LibreWolf, Firefox, Floorp and Pale Moon, plus 1 more in the list above.
Which Waterfox alternatives work on Linux?
LibreWolf, Firefox, Floorp, Pale Moon and Zen Browser run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Waterfox?
The complaints we hear most: updates lag behind Firefox; less hardening than LibreWolf; small team behind it.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Waterfox, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.