Waterfox is a high performance browser based on the Mozilla platform

Waterfox for Mac

Waterfox for Mac

  -  170 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    Waterfox G6.6.13 LATEST

  • Review by

    Juan Garcia

  • Operating System

    Mac OS X 10.10 or later

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Waterfox Team / External Link

  • Filename

    Waterfox 6.6.13.dmg

Waterfox for Mac provides you with a high-performance browser 64-Bit version of Mozilla Firefox. The Firefox source code was taken and compiled in order to specifically run for 64-Bit Mac computers.

To make Waterfox Current for macOS stand out from the crowd, it was compiled with many optimizations so that it will perform faster and more efficiently than simply compiling Firefox as a 64-Bit program. Download, Install or Update Waterfox for Mac!

Use this version of Waterfox Current if you want the latest and greatest the web has to offer, want to use all WebExtensions, and a few bootstrap extensions. Also, you can check the Waterfox Classic.


Now start up faster, tab hop quicker and scroll like a speed demon. The 100% fresh, free-range, ethical browser! The app doesn’t sell access to your personal information like other companies. In fact - it doesn't even collect any. From privacy tools to tracking protection, you’re in charge of who sees what.

Get more done
Now the browser for Mac is even faster – with quicker start ups and less hang time! That means windows and tabs load quicker for lightweight browsing that doesn’t hog your computer’s memory.

Get more privacy
To share or not share, that’s your call with the tool’s more powerful Private Browsing feature. It automatically blocks trackers and ads that collect your information without permission. The tool doesn’t sell access to your personal information like other companies. From privacy tools to tracking protection, you’re in charge of who sees what.

Get more freedom
Waterfox for macOS is more than just a browser. It fights to protect your online privacy and keeps corporate powers in check. Browse independently with this program!

More performance
"Bring it, Internet! We’ve spent the last year supercharging the tool's performance. Now start up faster, tab hop quicker and scroll like a speed demon."

Features and Highlights
  • Your favorite add-ons and extensions. Classic add-on archive coming soon! - Adblock, Ublock, LastPass and thousands more.
  • Customize your browser - Personalize twithe app h everything from themes to privacy tools.
  • Browse faster - Start faster, tab hop quicker, get more done.
  • Sync between devices - Get your tabs, logins and history on the go.
  • Tabs that travel - View open tabs on any device.
  • Waterfox for Android - The most customizable Waterfox for Android yet.
  • Balanced memory usage - Browse smoothly and leave plenty of memory for your computer programs.
  • Better bookmarks - Quickly save and organize your favorite sites.
  • Ad tracker blocking - Water fox Private Browsing blocks ads with trackers.
  • More powerful Private Browsing - More protection than Incognito mode or InPrivate.
  • More private - it doesn't sell access to your online data. Period.
  • No data collection - It has no need for your data, so you can browse freely.
  • Password Manager - Forget the reset. Save passwords and logins quickly.
Privacy-Focused & User-Friendly Browser

Built-in Tracking Protection – Blocks trackers by default for enhanced privacy.

Oblivious DNS – Hides website connections from your ISP for better anonymity.

Private Tabs – Browse privately without opening a separate private window.

Container Tabs – Organize browsing by separating work, shopping, and personal tabs with color-coded options.

Easy Switching – Import bookmarks, passwords, and settings from other browsers effortlessly.

No Data Collection – No telemetry; minimal data collection for updates and security only.

Alternatives

Opera: Feature-rich browser offering a built-in ad blocker, VPN, and unique tools for faster browsing.

Chrome: The fast, free browser that`s built for the modern web

Firefox: Fast and customizable browser with a strong focus on privacy and security.

Safari: It is the default browser on macOS and iOS devices.

Edge: A modern and efficient browser with excellent compatibility and integrated Microsoft services.

Brave: Privacy-focused browser that blocks ads and trackers by default, ensuring a faster and more secure browsing experience.

PROS
  • Privacy-Focused & No Telemetry
  • Supports Legacy Firefox Add-ons
  • Fast and Lightweight Performance
  • Cross-Platform Syncing Available
  • Open-Source and Customizable
CONS
  • Updates Are Less Frequent
  • Some Compatibility Issues
  • Uses More RAM Than Expected
  • Lacks Dedicated Support Team
  • Not as Secure as Mainstream Browsers
Note: Requires 64-bit processor.

Also Available: Download Waterfox for Windows

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What's new in this version:

Fixed:
- Tracking protection assets: Fixed an issue where tracking protection wasn't blocking things properly because the required assets weren't being bundled with the browser

Web Compatibility:
- IDN unicode display: Internationalised domain names are now handled and displayed by the browser as unicode, instead of always being shown as punycode. This provides better legibility for users who visit websites with non-latin characters.
- CSS dithering: Dithering is now enabled for CSS rendering, which should eliminate visible colour banding on gradients
- LinkedIn and others: Attempted compatibility improvements with sites such as LinkedIn that were not rendering correctly

Ad Blocker:
- The built-in ad blocker is now enabled by default! After several rounds of preview testing across 6.6.11 and 6.6.12, the blocker is ready for general use - giving you high performance ad blocking out of the box while supporting Waterfox at the same time.

Search:
Startpage removed as a search provider:
- We've been asked to remove Startpage as our default search provider, and from the browser options completely. This is out of our control, but we wanted to be transparent about the change rather than having it appear without explanation.

New temporary default: 1.org:
- The default search engine is for the time being, 1.org, a charitable search engine. Profits are shared with a charity of your choice once you sign up, or otherwise go to the spotlight charity of the month. We think it's a great fit while we work out a longer term arrangement.

Waterfox Private Search:
- Waterfox Private Search is now only $5/month for unmetered searches (within reason). It's a completely ad free experience, with customisation options and an independent European web index powering it - a great option if you'd like to avoid big tech entirely.

Long term search partner:
- We are currently in conversations with one of the larger search providers to bring back the search experience users have come to expect. As a small project these discussions move slowly, but we wanted you to know it's actively being worked on.