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Waterfox is an open-source web browser for x64, ARM64, and PPC64LE systems. It is intended to be speedy and ethical, and maintain support for legacy extensions dropped by Firefox, from which it is forked. There are official releases for Windows (including a portable version), Mac OS, Linux and Android.
About WaterfoxFind out about Waterfox and how it all began.Waterfox was started back in March 2011 by myself (Alex Kontos), a 16 year old student. I had a fascination for the web and wanted to help expand on the ideals of what Mozilla had for a free and open web. And so I decided to make Waterfox, a 64-Bit browser based on Mozilla’s free and open source platform.Waterfox was one of the first widely distributed 64-Bit browsers on the web and quickly gained a loyal following. At a time Waterfox had one thing in mind: speed, but now Waterfox also attempts to be an ethical, user-oriented browser.Waterfox focuses on giving users choice. The browser is focused on power users, which lets you make the important decisions. There is no plugin whitelist (meaning you can run Java Applets and Silverlight apps), you can run whichever extensions you like (including bootstrapped add-ons that can completely change functionality of the browser) and absolutely no data or telemetry is sent back to Mozilla or the Waterfox project.WaterfoxBrowse the web your way, with the indie web browserNo TelemetryWaterfox does not collect any telemetry, meaning you do not have to worry about any tracking or usage information about what you do inside your browser.Limited Data CollectionThe only thing that Waterfox sends back is your OS and browser version to check for updates to various components. That's it, and no more.NPAPI PluginsThey should be used responsibly, but Waterfox supports the use of Java and Silverlight plugins, as well as any other 64-Bit NPAPI plugins.Bootstrapped add-onsWaterfox is one of the few fully customizable browsers, allowing you to modify and extend it any way you please. From WebExtensions to classic-style bootstrap add-ons. You'll even find some of your favorites already updated such as DownThemAll!, Greasemonkey, Private Tab and more!Polish your userChromeWaterfox allows you to modify the internal CSS and JS to your hearts content, no need to worry about it being dropped in functionality!Stable APINo need to worry about your extensions becoming obsolete every release, with a stable API until the next major release milestone.FlexibilityAdd-onsAdd-ons are like apps that you install to add features to Waterfox. They let you compare prices, check the weather, listen to music, send a tweet and more.ThemesMake Waterfox match your style. Choose from thousands of themes and dress up your browser with a single click.