Privacy browsers
LibreWolf
LibreWolf is the Firefox-without-Mozilla-telemetry option.
- Website
- librewolf.net
- KYC
- no KYC — Community fork of Firefox with privacy-hardened defaults.
- Status
- active
- Fiat on-ramp
- no
- Payment
- —
- Jurisdiction
- independent open source
- Founded
- 2020
- Open source
- yes
- Custodial
- no
- Last verified
- Sources
- 2
Overview
What LibreWolf is#
A community-maintained Firefox fork with privacy-hardened defaults.
Threat-model fit#
Default browser for users who want Firefox without Mozilla’s defaults.
Strengths
- Telemetry off; sponsored content off; uBlock Origin pre-installed.
- Frequent rebases off upstream Firefox.
- No accounts, no sync (by default).
Caveats
- Not anti-fingerprinting at Tor Browser's level — the user base is too small for uniformity.
- Manual updates on some platforms.
- Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).
Verdict
LibreWolf is the Firefox-without-Mozilla-telemetry option. Useful as a daily-driver browser for users who want vanilla-Firefox compatibility without the upstream defaults. For network-layer or fingerprint-level privacy, pair with Tor Browser or Mullvad Browser.
FAQ
- Does LibreWolf require KYC?
- As of Jan 1, 2026, LibreWolf does not require KYC for normal use. Community fork of Firefox with privacy-hardened defaults.
- What payment methods does LibreWolf accept?
- Payment methods are unspecified in our entry as of Jan 1, 2026.
- Where is LibreWolf based?
- Operating jurisdiction listed as independent open source. This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.
Sources
- LibreWolf docs · accessed
- LibreWolf source · accessed
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