Waterfox: Private Web Browser

Name: Waterfox: Private Web Browser
Rating: 3.81 (3216 reviews)
Author: BrowserWorks

By: BrowserWorks

Privacy browser with complete add-on freedom & zero tracking

Features & Capabilities

Waterfox: Private Web Browser is built with privacy by design. It ships zero telemetry, no data collection, and no tracking, using dummy tracking services only to maintain compatibility while protecting user privacy. It also offers complete add-on freedom, so you can browse and install from the Mozilla Add-ons store or from .xpi files without restrictions.

Engineered for speed and security, Waterfox compiles components from scratch for faster browsing and longer battery life. It features ESR-based stability, Site Isolation (Fission), DNS over HTTPS with Oblivious HTTP, and a suite of customization options including privacy-first search engines and flexible menus. Ideal for Firefox-like experience without the privacy concerns of mainstream browsers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.2.4.1 Last updated: 2026-07-03

Version code:

2026219628

Creation date:

2023-11-28

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS Moderate risk

Size:

239.50MB

Email:

pl*****@browser.works

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 124,606 ▲ 304

Other rankings

#27 in twitter scraper keyword 10 ▲

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Developed by:

BrowserWorks

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.waterfox.android.release

Email:

pl*****@browser.works

Website:

https://www.waterfox.net

Publisher Change History

2025-11-21: an*****@waterfoxproject.org to pl*****@browser.works

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User Reviews

Users appreciate Waterfox as a privacy-focused, Firefox-based browser with solid performance and extension support. However, recurring issues include broken password auto-fill, problematic video playback in landscape/full-screen modes, and poor private browsing tab behavior. Cache management and feature gaps such as tab organization and UI customization also limit the experience. While praised for security and speed, the app would benefit from addressing these bugs and adding requested features for a better mobile browsing experience.

Pros

Strong focus on privacy and security compared to mainstream browsers like Firefox and Chrome.
Based on Firefox's Gecko engine, providing a familiar user experience with additional customization options.
Stable and swift performance noted by multiple users.
Supports important extensions such as uBlock Origin and privacy badger, enhancing browsing security.
Offers a good balance of speed, security, and functionality especially appreciated by power users.

Cons

Persistent bugs with password auto-fill not functioning properly for months.
Video playback issues, especially in landscape/full-screen mode, with videos being off-center or cut off.
Private/incognito tab handling is problematic; switching tabs sometimes defaults to regular tabs instead of private ones.
Browser caches build up large sizes causing slowdowns; cache management needs improvement.
Slow update cycles and lack of some requested features like tab reordering, themed icons, and desktop view mode options.