--- title: LibreWolf canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/librewolf/ category: Web Browsers points: 56 rank: 8 of 12 facts_checked: 2026-10-08 --- # LibreWolf Free, open-source Firefox fork with uBlock Origin built in and telemetry, the password manager and Google Safe Browsing switched off. 56 points out of 100. #8 of 12 web browsers. Vendor: LibreWolf Community. Website: https://librewolf.net/ - LibreWolf is free and open source; its project repository is licensed under MPL-2.0 [8][9]. - It ships with uBlock Origin included and Tracking Protection set to strict mode [1][2]. - Desktop builds exist for Windows, macOS and Linux; the FAQ says nobody is working on an Android version [3][6]. - It turns off the built-in password manager and Google Safe Browsing by default [2][3]. - The project says it runs no bug bounty [7]. Verdict: LibreWolf suits people who want Firefox with strong privacy settings already applied, including uBlock Origin and fingerprinting resistance [1][2]. It costs nothing and its patches are public [8]. The catch: it has no mobile app, no built-in password manager, no Safe Browsing warnings by default and no built-in auto-update [2][3]. Best for: People who want a hardened Firefox with ad and tracker blocking from the first launch. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | Systems | Other systems | macOS, Linux | 4/8 | Install guides cover macOS and many Linux distributions; the FAQ says nobody works on Android, and iOS is not listed [3][6]. | | Privacy and security | Blocks trackers by default | Yes | 8/8 | Features page: uBlock Origin and Tracking Protection in strict mode block trackers and ads; read as built in because uBlock ships preinstalled [2]. | | Privacy and security | Built-in ad blocker | Yes | 5/5 | uBlock Origin is included in the browser, with custom default filter lists [2][3]. | | Privacy and security | Fingerprinting protection | Yes | 7/7 | Enables resist-fingerprinting from the Tor Uplift project and disables WebGL [2]. | | Privacy and security | Built-in VPN or proxy | No | 0/3 | The FAQ tells users to use a VPN or Tor Browser; it lists no built-in VPN or proxy [3]. | | Privacy and security | Open source | Yes | 5/5 | The LibreWolf source repository holds its patches, theming and build scripts under MPL-2.0 on top of Firefox source [8][9]. | | Privacy and security | Public bug bounty | No | 0/4 | The security page says LibreWolf has no bug bounties [7]. | | Privacy and security | Phishing and malware warnings | No | 0/5 | Google Safe Browsing is disabled by default; the settings page explains how to switch it back on [2][3][4]. | | Sync and sign-in | Free sync across devices | Yes | 6/6 | FAQ: Sync can be turned on in LibreWolf's interface or overrides file; no fee shown. Data types synced are not listed [3][4]. | | Sync and sign-in | End-to-end encrypted sync | Yes | 8/8 | FAQ: Firefox Sync encrypts your data locally before transmitting it to the server [3]. | | Sync and sign-in | Built-in password manager | No | 0/3 | The built-in password manager is disabled; the FAQ recommends a separate one [2][3]. | | Sync and sign-in | Saves passkeys | Not published | 0/5 | Not published on the vendor's features page, FAQ or settings page [2][3][4]. | | Extensions | Chrome Web Store extensions | Not published | 0/6 | Not published on the vendor's FAQ or features page; the FAQ mentions only Mozilla's add-on store [2][3]. | | Extensions | Manifest V2 extensions still work | Not published | 0/6 | Not published on the vendor's FAQ, features or settings pages [2][3][4]. | | Tabs and tools | Vertical tabs | Not published | 0/4 | Not published on the vendor's features page or FAQ [2][3]. | | Tabs and tools | Tab groups | Not published | 0/4 | Not published on the vendor's features page or FAQ [2][3]. | | Tabs and tools | Built-in page translation | Yes | 4/4 | FAQ: optional downloaded models translate pages locally and privately [3]. | | Tabs and tools | Separate profiles | Yes | 4/4 | The settings page refers to using overrides across multiple profiles and installations; the FAQ mentions copying over profiles [3][4]. | | Price | Cost to use | $0 | 5/5 | Free to use; no paid plan is shown [1]. | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | LibreWolf | Free [1][5] | $0 | ## Strengths - Includes uBlock Origin with custom default filter lists, plus Tracking Protection in strict mode [2]. - Turns on Firefox's resist-fingerprinting mode and disables WebGL [2]. - Firefox Sync can be enabled in LibreWolf's own interface, and the FAQ says it encrypts data locally before upload [3]. - Optional language models translate pages locally on your computer [3]. - Windows installer, portable zip, Microsoft Store, Chocolatey, Scoop and WinGet are all offered [5]. ## Limits - No Android or iOS browser; the FAQ says nobody is working on Android [3]. - The built-in password manager is disabled, and the FAQ recommends add-ons instead [2][3]. - Google Safe Browsing is off by default, so there are no phishing warnings out of the box [2][3]. - The FAQ says LibreWolf has no built-in auto-update; on Windows an optional WinUpdater or the Store version handles updates [3][5]. - The project states it has no bug bounty [7]. ## Vendor claims (not scored) - LibreWolf says it is designed to increase protection against tracking and fingerprinting [1]. - LibreWolf says it is based on the latest Firefox and usually updates within three days [3]. ## Sources 1. 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