# Firefox Fast & Private Browser

> Private by default. Less tracking. Peace of mind built in.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.mozilla.firefox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.mozilla.firefox)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.mozilla.firefox`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mozilla
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 506,581,766
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (6,530,815 ratings)
- **Version:** 155.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2010-12-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 255 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox)
- **Website:** [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/mobile/](https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/mobile/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mozilla.org/privacy/firefox/](https://www.mozilla.org/privacy/firefox/)

## Description

You deserve a better internet. Firefox Fast & Private Browser is built to protect you by default, blocking trackers, keeping your data secure, and letting you browse with more peace of mind—without extra setup or constant decisions.

Key features include Enhanced Tracking Protection, Private Browsing Mode with automatic tab locking, Total Cookie Protection, built-in password manager, extensions support, sync across devices, Reader Mode, and customizable search—plus a privacy-first, open-source foundation.

## Rankings

- #306 — Overall
- #9 — Communication (Free)
- #180 — Application (Free)
- #14 — Top app in Japan
- #92 — Top app in Canada
- #129 — Top app in Indonesia

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_QUERY_CANDIDATE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.adjust.preinstall.READ_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.mozilla.firefox.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `org.mozilla.firefox.permission.PROFILER_INTERNAL`
- `org.mozilla.firefox.permission.RECEIVE_DOWNLOAD_BROADCAST`

## Review summary

Users widely praise Firefox for speed, strong privacy compared to Chrome, and good extension support. The main drawbacks are UI redesign backlash and tab-management changes, plus sporadic performance and stability issues (including bookmark/save and private-mode quirks). Overall, it’s seen as a solid, feature-rich browser with notable UX concerns that some users want addressed in updates.

### Pros

- Blazing fast performance and ongoing speed improvements across versions.
- Strong privacy and security stance, typically perceived as more private than Chrome and compatible with privacy tools (e.g., blockers).
- Broad extension support, allowing installation of many extensions.
- Simple, clean, easy-to-use interface and overall positive usability.
- General positive sentiment and reliability, with many reviewers calling it the best browser.

### Cons

- New UI/design changes are disliked by several users, with requests to revert to the old UI.
- Tab-management changes after updates can affect privacy and tab closing behavior, causing frustration.
- Occasional slow performance, lag, or crashes on certain devices.
- Bookmarks saving bugs after updates (e.g., last-folder auto-save not working).
- Privacy/UI glitches in private mode (e.g., maps not loading) and other stability issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.mozilla.firefox)