Privacy browsers
Mullvad Browser
Mullvad Browser is Tor Browser's anti-fingerprinting work without the Tor network.
- Website
- mullvad.net
- KYC
- no KYC — Free software; collaboration between Mullvad and the Tor Project. No accounts.
- Status
- active
- Fiat on-ramp
- no
- Payment
- —
- Jurisdiction
- Sweden / United States (Mullvad / Tor Project)
- Founded
- 2023
- Open source
- yes
- Custodial
- no
- Last verified
- Sources
- 2
Overview
What Mullvad Browser is#
A hardened Firefox built on Tor Browser’s configuration, designed to be used with a VPN.
Threat-model fit#
Anti-fingerprinting browser without Tor latency.
Strengths
- Hardened Firefox sharing Tor Browser's anti-fingerprinting configuration.
- Designed to be used with a VPN (Mullvad or other) rather than Tor.
- No accounts, no telemetry, no profiles.
Caveats
- Not Tor by default — you must put it behind a VPN to get network-layer privacy.
- Younger than Tor Browser; review the release history.
- Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).
Verdict
Mullvad Browser is Tor Browser's anti-fingerprinting work without the Tor network. Use it with a VPN. Useful when you want Tor-Browser-level browser privacy but cannot tolerate the latency of Tor itself.
FAQ
- Does Mullvad Browser require KYC?
- As of Jan 1, 2026, Mullvad Browser does not require KYC for normal use. Free software; collaboration between Mullvad and the Tor Project. No accounts.
- What payment methods does Mullvad Browser accept?
- Payment methods are unspecified in our entry as of Jan 1, 2026.
- Where is Mullvad Browser based?
- Operating jurisdiction listed as Sweden / United States (Mullvad / Tor Project). This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.
Sources
- Mullvad Browser · accessed
- Tor Project announcement · accessed
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