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Desktop App

LibreWolf

A privacy-focused version of Firefox with uBlock Origin built in.

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  • Rating

    4.5 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Intermediate

  • Works on

    Windows, macOS, Linux

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What is LibreWolf?

LibreWolf is an independent, open-source version of Firefox focused on privacy, security and freedom. It aims to remove telemetry, data collection and annoyances, adds stronger protection against tracking and fingerprinting, ships with uBlock Origin already included and offers privacy-focused search providers such as DuckDuckGo and Searx. It also disables DRM. Install guides are offered for Windows, macOS, OpenBSD and many Linux distributions, and its code is hosted on Codeberg.

Pros: what LibreWolf does well

  • uBlock Origin comes preinstalled
  • Telemetry and data collection removed
  • Based on Firefox, so most add-ons work

Cons: where it falls short

  • No mobile version
  • DRM is disabled, so some streaming sites may not play

Who LibreWolf is for

Desktop users who want a private browser that works out of the box.

Who can skip it

People who rely on browser sync to a phone.

LibreWolf alternatives

Not sold on LibreWolf? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

All Digital Minimalism resources

uBlock Origin

Focus: ad blocker, content blocker and open source. Shares privacy with LibreWolf. A browser extension, not a desktop app. Adds Firefox and Chrome. Rated 4.8 (LibreWolf: 4.5).

Browser ExtensionFreeFirefox, Chrome
4.8Visit

Pi-hole

Focus: ad blocker, dns and network. Shares privacy with LibreWolf. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (LibreWolf: 4.5).

Web AppFreeLinux, Web
4.7Visit

Ghostery

Focus: ad blocker, tracker blocker and browser extension. Shares privacy with LibreWolf. A browser extension, not a desktop app. Adds Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Same 4.5 rating.

Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.5Visit

Floorp

Focus: browser, customisation and open source. Shares firefox and privacy with LibreWolf. Rated 4.4 (LibreWolf: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.4Visit

Freedom

Focus: blocker, focus and screen time. Also in Distraction Blocking and Digital Minimalism, like LibreWolf. Paid but Affordable (LibreWolf: Free). Adds iOS, Android and Chrome. Rated 4.3 (LibreWolf: 4.5).

Desktop AppPaid but AffordablemacOS, Windows
4.3Visit

Free alternatives to LibreWolf

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

Unhook

Focus: youtube, distraction blocker and recommendations. Also in Distraction Blocking and Digital Minimalism, like LibreWolf. A browser extension, not a desktop app. Adds Chrome and Firefox. Rated 4.7 (LibreWolf: 4.5).

Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.7Visit

LeechBlock NG

Focus: website blocker, browser extension and focus. Also in Distraction Blocking and Digital Minimalism, like LibreWolf. A browser extension, not a desktop app. Adds Chrome and Firefox. Same 4.5 rating.

Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.5Visit

SelfControl

Focus: website blocker, mac and focus. Also in Distraction Blocking and Digital Minimalism, like LibreWolf. A Mac app, not a desktop app. Same 4.5 rating.

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.5Visit

Cover Your Tracks

Focus: fingerprinting, trackers and browser. Shares privacy with LibreWolf. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.6 (LibreWolf: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.6Visit

Exodus Privacy

Focus: trackers, android and app permissions. Shares privacy with LibreWolf. A website, not a desktop app. Adds Web and Android. Rated 4.6 (LibreWolf: 4.5).

WebsiteFreeWeb, Android
4.6Visit
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