LibreWolf

by LibreWolf community · Web browsers

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Community Firefox fork with privacy settings hardened by default.

Official download from librewolf.net (opens in a new tab)

Opens librewolf.net, LibreWolf community's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is LibreWolf?

LibreWolf takes Firefox and removes telemetry, adds uBlock Origin and tightens privacy settings out of the box. Updates are community-run, so they can land a little after Firefox's.

Key features

  • No telemetry
  • uBlock Origin included
  • Strict privacy defaults
  • Firefox add-on compatible

Best for

  • Firefox users who want privacy without tweaking
  • Shared or public computers
  • Minimal-tracking setups

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install LibreWolf

  1. 1Open the official LibreWolf download page on librewolf.net.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id LibreWolf.LibreWolf -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask librewolf

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub io.gitlab.librewolf-community

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download LibreWolf safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on librewolf.net. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

LibreWolf questions

Where can I download LibreWolf safely?

Download LibreWolf only from LibreWolf community's official site at librewolf.net. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is LibreWolf free?

Yes. LibreWolf is open-source software and free to use.

Does LibreWolf work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

LibreWolf is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check LibreWolf community's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install LibreWolf from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id LibreWolf.LibreWolf -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask librewolf); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub io.gitlab.librewolf-community). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to LibreWolf?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full web browsers list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.