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· Dec 16
No AI* Here - A Response to Mozilla's Next Chapter - Waterfox Blog
Mozilla's pivot to AI-first browsing raises fundamental questions about what a browser should be. While ML tools like local translation offer real utility, LLMs are opaque black boxes. Waterfox won't ...
www.waterfox.com
Some thoughts on Mozilla's trajectory and Waterfox's stance on AI in the browser 👇
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
This is why I drew a line in the sand.
The industry wants to turn the browser into a concierge between you and the web, interpreting and filtering your reality. They call it delegation - I call it a loss of agency.
A browser should be a tool you wield, not something that makes decisions for you.
The industry wants to turn the browser into a concierge between you and the web, interpreting and filtering your reality. They call it delegation - I call it a loss of agency.
A browser should be a tool you wield, not something that makes decisions for you.
Google’s latest addition to its Chrome browser puts generative AI behind the wheel and you in the passenger seat. www.wired.com/story/google...
Google’s New Chrome ‘Auto Browse’ Agent Attempts to Roam the Web Without You
Google’s latest addition to its Chrome browser puts generative AI behind the wheel and you in the passenger seat.
www.wired.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:43 PM
This is why I drew a line in the sand.
The industry wants to turn the browser into a concierge between you and the web, interpreting and filtering your reality. They call it delegation - I call it a loss of agency.
A browser should be a tool you wield, not something that makes decisions for you.
The industry wants to turn the browser into a concierge between you and the web, interpreting and filtering your reality. They call it delegation - I call it a loss of agency.
A browser should be a tool you wield, not something that makes decisions for you.
Waterfox 6.6.8 is out: manually unload tabs from the tab menu, passkeys on macOS, JPEG XL improvements and Windows builds now include the required VS redist files for easier fresh system installs 👇
www.waterfox.com/releases/6.6...
www.waterfox.com/releases/6.6...
6.6.8 - Tab unloading & passkeys - Waterfox Release
Manual tab unloading with improved unloaded tab previews, macOS passkeys, Windows redist bundling, and assorted import/UI fixes.
www.waterfox.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Waterfox 6.6.8 is out: manually unload tabs from the tab menu, passkeys on macOS, JPEG XL improvements and Windows builds now include the required VS redist files for easier fresh system installs 👇
www.waterfox.com/releases/6.6...
www.waterfox.com/releases/6.6...
2025 was a big year for Waterfox!
Waterfox encrypted and anonymised over 105 billion DNS requests as part of our free Oblivious DNS service - that's an average of ~3,300 requests a second - with peaks of over 6,000 R/s!
Waterfox encrypted and anonymised over 105 billion DNS requests as part of our free Oblivious DNS service - that's an average of ~3,300 requests a second - with peaks of over 6,000 R/s!
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
2025 was a big year for Waterfox!
Waterfox encrypted and anonymised over 105 billion DNS requests as part of our free Oblivious DNS service - that's an average of ~3,300 requests a second - with peaks of over 6,000 R/s!
Waterfox encrypted and anonymised over 105 billion DNS requests as part of our free Oblivious DNS service - that's an average of ~3,300 requests a second - with peaks of over 6,000 R/s!
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Ok, here's my update after just 30 minutes.
I'm a person who values:
- control.
- privacy.
- a browser being a browser.
I don't need my browser to make me toast and coffee in the morning, suggest things to me, build my ego, or anything else.
So, @waterfox.net and I are going to get along great.
I'm a person who values:
- control.
- privacy.
- a browser being a browser.
I don't need my browser to make me toast and coffee in the morning, suggest things to me, build my ego, or anything else.
So, @waterfox.net and I are going to get along great.
Alright. Been following the firefox issue... and after years of using Firefox (and literally not updating Firefox for so long that right now its angry at me), I'm switching to Waterfox. Will let you know how I feel about it after using it for a bit.
Some thoughts on Mozilla's trajectory and Waterfox's stance on AI in the browser 👇
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
December 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Ok, here's my update after just 30 minutes.
I'm a person who values:
- control.
- privacy.
- a browser being a browser.
I don't need my browser to make me toast and coffee in the morning, suggest things to me, build my ego, or anything else.
So, @waterfox.net and I are going to get along great.
I'm a person who values:
- control.
- privacy.
- a browser being a browser.
I don't need my browser to make me toast and coffee in the morning, suggest things to me, build my ego, or anything else.
So, @waterfox.net and I are going to get along great.
December 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Linux users, Waterfox is now verified on Flathub! The store listing will be updated pending approval.
Waterfox 6.6.7 will release tomorrow, which includes translation updates, a HDR fix for YT videos on Linux and a bug fix for Windows users who are unable to import their profile data from Firefox
Waterfox 6.6.7 will release tomorrow, which includes translation updates, a HDR fix for YT videos on Linux and a bug fix for Windows users who are unable to import their profile data from Firefox
December 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Linux users, Waterfox is now verified on Flathub! The store listing will be updated pending approval.
Waterfox 6.6.7 will release tomorrow, which includes translation updates, a HDR fix for YT videos on Linux and a bug fix for Windows users who are unable to import their profile data from Firefox
Waterfox 6.6.7 will release tomorrow, which includes translation updates, a HDR fix for YT videos on Linux and a bug fix for Windows users who are unable to import their profile data from Firefox
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I've used it for years & satisfied with it. It's a fork so extentions work & bookmarks are straight import. @waterfox.net recently put up a statement about Mozilla's direction & the use of AI
December 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I've used it for years & satisfied with it. It's a fork so extentions work & bookmarks are straight import. @waterfox.net recently put up a statement about Mozilla's direction & the use of AI
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Very cool! I’m switching from Firefox to Waterfox today 👍
December 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Very cool! I’m switching from Firefox to Waterfox today 👍
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There is a whole menu of browsers out there. You should be able to choose the one you want.
December 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There is a whole menu of browsers out there. You should be able to choose the one you want.
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With @mozilla.org CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo wanting to turn @firefox.com into an "AI browser", I think it's time to find an alternative. This direction he wants to take Firefox in genuinely disgusts me and is abhorrent. Looks like @waterfox.net is a viable alternative.
December 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
With @mozilla.org CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo wanting to turn @firefox.com into an "AI browser", I think it's time to find an alternative. This direction he wants to take Firefox in genuinely disgusts me and is abhorrent. Looks like @waterfox.net is a viable alternative.
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If you don’t already know @waterfox.net, it’s worth getting to know them better...
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
#Waterfox #Firefox #Mozilla #AI #Privacy
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
#Waterfox #Firefox #Mozilla #AI #Privacy
No AI* Here - A Response to Mozilla's Next Chapter - Waterfox Blog
Mozilla's pivot to AI first browsing raises fundamental questions about what a browser should be.
www.waterfox.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If you don’t already know @waterfox.net, it’s worth getting to know them better...
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
#Waterfox #Firefox #Mozilla #AI #Privacy
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
#Waterfox #Firefox #Mozilla #AI #Privacy
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Goodbye @firefox.com, hello @waterfox.net. The trust-first Firefox we came to know feels like it’s fading. User choice matters, but so does knowing when to stop chasing trends.
#Firefox #Mozilla #AI #Waterfox #Privacy
#Firefox #Mozilla #AI #Waterfox #Privacy
Mozilla’s new CEO is doubling down on an AI future for Firefox
Anthony Enzor-DeMeo is taking charge of one of the internet’s most important — and most complicated — companies.
www.theverge.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Goodbye @firefox.com, hello @waterfox.net. The trust-first Firefox we came to know feels like it’s fading. User choice matters, but so does knowing when to stop chasing trends.
#Firefox #Mozilla #AI #Waterfox #Privacy
#Firefox #Mozilla #AI #Waterfox #Privacy
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You might've convinced me to move over to Waterfox. I've used Firefox for many, many years.
December 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
You might've convinced me to move over to Waterfox. I've used Firefox for many, many years.
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due to current events i have now officially swapped to waterfox
is very nice :3
is very nice :3
December 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM
due to current events i have now officially swapped to waterfox
is very nice :3
is very nice :3
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It is beyond frustrating to me that the only alternative to Chromium is currently doing its best to try shoot itself in the foot.
I've been using Firefox for most of my life, and to see a fumble like this when they're already on their backfoot is disappointing.
Just switched to WaterFox instead.
I've been using Firefox for most of my life, and to see a fumble like this when they're already on their backfoot is disappointing.
Just switched to WaterFox instead.
December 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
It is beyond frustrating to me that the only alternative to Chromium is currently doing its best to try shoot itself in the foot.
I've been using Firefox for most of my life, and to see a fumble like this when they're already on their backfoot is disappointing.
Just switched to WaterFox instead.
I've been using Firefox for most of my life, and to see a fumble like this when they're already on their backfoot is disappointing.
Just switched to WaterFox instead.
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I have unfortunately heard this morning about Firefox selling out to slop central 😠, so tonight when I get home from work I'm going to switch to Waterfox (a browser I've heard many people say works better and their devs have a strict no-AI stance 😉 👏 ) - time to put out the fire 💧 🔥
Some thoughts on Mozilla's trajectory and Waterfox's stance on AI in the browser 👇
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
No AI* Here - A Response to Mozilla's Next Chapter - Waterfox Blog
Mozilla's pivot to AI-first browsing raises fundamental questions about what a browser should be. While ML tools like local translation offer real utility, LLMs are opaque black boxes. Waterfox won't ...
www.waterfox.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I have unfortunately heard this morning about Firefox selling out to slop central 😠, so tonight when I get home from work I'm going to switch to Waterfox (a browser I've heard many people say works better and their devs have a strict no-AI stance 😉 👏 ) - time to put out the fire 💧 🔥
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Another alternative in case anyone else is mad about Firefox going to the dark side.
Some thoughts on Mozilla's trajectory and Waterfox's stance on AI in the browser 👇
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
No AI* Here - A Response to Mozilla's Next Chapter - Waterfox Blog
Mozilla's pivot to AI-first browsing raises fundamental questions about what a browser should be. While ML tools like local translation offer real utility, LLMs are opaque black boxes. Waterfox won't ...
www.waterfox.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Another alternative in case anyone else is mad about Firefox going to the dark side.
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Waterfox is a free and opensource browser based on Firefox with all LLM or AI stuff removed. This might be the replacement.
Repo github.com/BrowserWorks...
Home page www.waterfox.com
Blog post www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
Repo github.com/BrowserWorks...
Home page www.waterfox.com
Blog post www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
December 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Waterfox is a free and opensource browser based on Firefox with all LLM or AI stuff removed. This might be the replacement.
Repo github.com/BrowserWorks...
Home page www.waterfox.com
Blog post www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
Repo github.com/BrowserWorks...
Home page www.waterfox.com
Blog post www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
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Waterfox: Firefox without the AI bloat. Free, open-source, and refreshingly focused on just being a browser.
waterfox.com
waterfox.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Waterfox: Firefox without the AI bloat. Free, open-source, and refreshingly focused on just being a browser.
waterfox.com
waterfox.com
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Waterfox has been my browser of choice in 2025 and if it continues to lack the bloatware pestering the alternatives then I will keep using it for the foreseeable future. Thank you for your good work ❤️
December 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Waterfox has been my browser of choice in 2025 and if it continues to lack the bloatware pestering the alternatives then I will keep using it for the foreseeable future. Thank you for your good work ❤️
Some thoughts on Mozilla's trajectory and Waterfox's stance on AI in the browser 👇
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
No AI* Here - A Response to Mozilla's Next Chapter - Waterfox Blog
Mozilla's pivot to AI-first browsing raises fundamental questions about what a browser should be. While ML tools like local translation offer real utility, LLMs are opaque black boxes. Waterfox won't ...
www.waterfox.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Some thoughts on Mozilla's trajectory and Waterfox's stance on AI in the browser 👇
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
To coincide with the auto-update of v6.6.6, Waterfox has now migrated to a new website and domain! There's also an Easter egg on the homepage 🐱
🌐 www.waterfox.com
🌐 www.waterfox.com
Waterfox - Open source web browser
The web browser that respects your privacy
www.waterfox.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
To coincide with the auto-update of v6.6.6, Waterfox has now migrated to a new website and domain! There's also an Easter egg on the homepage 🐱
🌐 www.waterfox.com
🌐 www.waterfox.com
A (not so) devilish release 👹. Waterfox 6.6.6 brings with it a multitude of fixes, tweaks and privacy enhancements! Get it while it's hot (or until it auto-updates) 👇
www.waterfox.net/docs/release...
www.waterfox.net/docs/release...
6.6.6
www.waterfox.net
December 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A (not so) devilish release 👹. Waterfox 6.6.6 brings with it a multitude of fixes, tweaks and privacy enhancements! Get it while it's hot (or until it auto-updates) 👇
www.waterfox.net/docs/release...
www.waterfox.net/docs/release...