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About

A XUL-based web browser demonstrating the Unified XUL Platform (UXP). This browser is a close twin to pre-Servo Firefox in how it operates. Basilisk is a free and Open Source XUL-based web browser, featuring the well-known Firefox-style interface and operation. It is based on the Goanna layout and rendering engine (a fork of Gecko) and builds on the Unified XUL Platform (UXP), which in turn is a fork of the Mozilla code base without Servo or Rust. Basilisk is primarily a reference application for the development of the XUL platform it builds upon, and additionally a potential replacement for Firefox. Basilisk is development software. This means that it should be considered more or less "beta" at all times; it may have some bugs and is provided as-is, with potential defects. Like any other free software community project, it comes without any warranty or promise of fitness for any particular purpose.

About

Waterfox is a privacy-focused web browser designed for power users who want control, customization, and speed. Built on a Firefox-based foundation, it removes telemetry, analytics, and remote experiments by default. Waterfox prioritizes user privacy with features like Oblivious DNS, which protects both what you browse and who is browsing. The browser includes built-in tools that eliminate the need for multiple extensions. Private Tabs allow users to isolate sensitive browsing sessions without switching entire windows. Performance optimizations ensure fast, smooth browsing across modern systems. Waterfox delivers a secure and flexible browsing experience without compromising user freedom.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Anyone searching for a free and open source XUL-based web browser solution

Audience

Privacy-conscious power users, developers, researchers, and advanced internet users who want a fast, customizable browser without tracking or telemetry

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 3.5 / 5
support 4.2 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • getting used to this browser was extremely easy (duh) and using it has given me no issues as of yet. extension support is awesome, and importing everything was simple enough. startpage as a default browser is also cool ! definitely an enjoyable experience.
  • It isn't Firefox, made by people that are dreamers, in short a miracle they are still in a job really.
  • Everything was very good, because I was also familiar with Firefox, I only needed a reserve browser, which was more then suitable. All extensions and add-ons working with fire-, were also compatible with the water-... most of all the download helper, and the several different add-blockers.
  • I have been using Waterfox for a couple of months now and Waterfox is definitely ahead of Firefox in performance. I can honestly say i haven't had any hiccups with Waterfox whatsoever. Id confidently say Waterfox is almost twice as fast as Firefox. I don't know what the standards are in security for Waterfox though.

Cons

  • really poor performance on my phone. I have a Samsung S21 and it runs Waterfox really slowly compared to Chrome.
  • it can't display pictures, needs major work to fix its brittle engine, it is slow, over promises and under delivers, suffers that same issues as its parent, a complicated hidden settings method and threadbare features, it's poorly made with careless design and no real quality.
  • NO cons, except that it stopped supporting Windows 7. I know it by heart, I am 60 and DO NOT intend learning new windows, adapting applications, looking for alternatives, add-ons patches etc etc. ONLY because it would not support win 7 anymore I deleted it completely, yesterday. I found several equally good alternatives supporting win 7, full force, similar as w-fox used to.
  • Waterfox default browser is Bing. That is my only complaint.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Basilisk
www.basilisk-browser.org

Company Information

Waterfox
Founded: 2011
United Kingdom
www.waterfox.com

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Alternatives

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Categories

Categories

Integrations

Mozilla Firefox
Ant Download Manager (AntDM)
Google Chrome
Opera
start.me

Integrations

Mozilla Firefox
Ant Download Manager (AntDM)
Google Chrome
Opera
start.me
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