
Firefox Browser
The last major browser on an independent engine.
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- FreeFree to use.
- Works on
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Based in
- United States
- Source code
- Open source
Firefox is the last mainstream browser that is not built on Google's Chromium or Apple's WebKit. That alone is a reason to keep it around. Its Gecko engine is what stops the web becoming a single-vendor monoculture. It is open source, customizable, on every platform, and hardens well with a few changes to its settings. Telemetry is on by default, which makes a pass through the privacy settings worthwhile. Mozilla also leans heavily on a Google search deal for revenue, which raises fair questions about its independence.
Strengths
- Independent Gecko engine, not Chromium or WebKit
- Open source, highly customizable, on every platform
- Privacy hardens well with a few setting changes
Considerations
- Telemetry enabled by default
- Mozilla relies heavily on Google search revenue
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