British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee created the first web server and graphical web browser in 1990 while <a href="{ $cern }">working at CERN</a>, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Switzerland. He called his new window into the internet “WorldWideWeb.” It was an easy-to-use graphical interface created for the NeXT computer. For the first time, text documents were linked together over a public network—the web as we know it.

British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee created the first web server and graphical web browser in 1990 while <a href="{ $cern }">working at CERN</a>, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Switzerland. He called his new window into the internet “WorldWideWeb.” It was an easy-to-use graphical interface created for the NeXT computer. For the first time, text documents were linked together over a public network—the web as we know it.

Then { -brand-name-microsoft } began shipping { -brand-name-ie } with their { -brand-name-windows } operating system. Within 4 years, it had 75% of the market and by 1999 it had 99% of the market. The company faced antitrust litigation over the move, and { -brand-name-netscape } decided to open source its codebase and created the not-for-profit <a href="{ $mozilla }">{ -brand-name-mozilla }</a>, which went on to create and release { -brand-name-firefox } in 2002. Realizing that having a browser monopoly wasn’t in the best interests of users and the open web, { -brand-name-firefox } was created to provide choice for web users. By 2010, { -brand-name-mozilla } { -brand-name-firefox } and others had <a href="{ $marketshare }">reduced { -brand-name-ie }’s market share to 50%</a>.

Then { -brand-name-microsoft } began shipping { -brand-name-ie } with their { -brand-name-windows } operating system. Within 4 years, it had 75% of the market and by 1999 it had 99% of the market. The company faced antitrust litigation over the move, and { -brand-name-netscape } decided to open source its codebase and created the not-for-profit <a href="{ $mozilla }">{ -brand-name-mozilla }</a>, which went on to create and release { -brand-name-firefox } in 2002. Realizing that having a browser monopoly wasn’t in the best interests of users and the open web, { -brand-name-firefox } was created to provide choice for web users. By 2010, { -brand-name-mozilla } { -brand-name-firefox } and others had <a href="{ $marketshare }">reduced { -brand-name-ie }’s market share to 50%</a>.

Easily organize your tabs

Easily organize your tabs

Got lots of open tabs? No problem, organize them into Collections to stay on task. Collections can also be shared across devices so you can continue browsing the same things no matter what device you’re using.

Got lots of open tabs? No problem, organize them into Collections to stay on task. Collections can also be shared across devices so you can continue browsing the same things no matter what device you’re using.

We’re backed by <a href="{ $mozilla }">{ -brand-name-mozilla }</a>, the not-for-profit organization that puts people over profit to give everyone more power online. We created this extension because we believe that you should have easy-to-use tools that help you manage your privacy and security.

We’re backed by <a href="{ $mozilla }">{ -brand-name-mozilla }</a>, the not-for-profit organization that puts people over profit to give everyone more power online. We created this extension because we believe that you should have easy-to-use tools that help you manage your privacy and security.

Bookmarks are links you save in your browser so you can quickly and easily get back to your favorite places on the web. { -brand-name-firefox } includes a handy bookmark manager so you can organize, search, update and <a { $sync }>synchronize all your saved links across all your devices</a>.

Bookmarks are links you save in your browser so you can quickly and easily get back to your favorite places on the web. { -brand-name-firefox } includes a handy bookmark manager so you can organize, search, update and <a { $sync }>synchronize all your saved links across all your devices</a>.

Organize your bookmarks with folders and tags.

Organize your bookmarks with folders and tags.

Organize your bookmarks into searchable folders

Organize your bookmarks into searchable folders

Organize your bookmarks with folders and tags.

Organize your bookmarks with folders and tags.

Access all your email, calendars, and contacts in one fast app. Filter and organize them the way you like.

Access all your email, calendars, and contacts in one fast app. Filter and organize them the way you like.

Join a mission-driven organization that builds purpose-driven products.

Join a mission-driven organization that builds purpose-driven products.

Our leadership has been at the forefront of building a healthier internet since Day 1. What began as an alternative to corporate domination has grown into a global force for good online.

Our leadership has been at the forefront of building a healthier internet since Day 1. What began as an alternative to corporate domination has grown into a global force for good online.

By matching your actions with your words, you become a person others want to follow. Your actions influence others to behave and respond in ways that are valuable and appropriate for our organizational outcomes. Design your community and your work for inclusion. Hold yourself and others accountable for inclusive behaviors. Make decisions based on the highest good for <a href="{ $mission }">{ -brand-name-mozilla }’s mission</a>.

By matching your actions with your words, you become a person others want to follow. Your actions influence others to behave and respond in ways that are valuable and appropriate for our organizational outcomes. Design your community and your work for inclusion. Hold yourself and others accountable for inclusive behaviors. Make decisions based on the highest good for <a href="{ $mission }">{ -brand-name-mozilla }’s mission</a>.

Everyone is encouraged to ask questions about these guidelines. If you are organizing an event or activity, reach out for tips for building inclusion for your event, activity or space. Your input is welcome and you will always get a response within 24 hours (or on the next weekday, if it is the weekend) if you reach out to <a href="{ $mailto_questions }">cpg-questions@mozilla.com</a>. Please <a href="{ $changelog }">review this change log</a> for updates to this document.

Everyone is encouraged to ask questions about these guidelines. If you are organizing an event or activity, reach out for tips for building inclusion for your event, activity or space. Your input is welcome and you will always get a response within 24 hours (or on the next weekday, if it is the weekend) if you reach out to <a href="{ $mailto_questions }">cpg-questions@mozilla.com</a>. Please <a href="{ $changelog }">review this change log</a> for updates to this document.

A sustainable organization has been created that uses market mechanisms to support a public benefit mission and this model has been reused by others to create open, transparent and collaborative organizations in a <a href="{ $range }">broad range</a> <a href="{ $areas }">of areas</a>.

A sustainable organization has been created that uses market mechanisms to support a public benefit mission and this model has been reused by others to create open, transparent and collaborative organizations in a <a href="{ $range }">broad range</a> <a href="{ $areas }">of areas</a>.

In 2003, the { -brand-name-mozilla } project created the { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation }, an <a href="{ $foundation }">independent non-profit organization</a> supported by individual donors and a variety of companies.

In 2003, the { -brand-name-mozilla } project created the { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation }, an <a href="{ $foundation }">independent non-profit organization</a> supported by individual donors and a variety of companies.

The { -brand-name-mozilla } community, together with other open source projects and other public benefit organizations, exists only because of the people who are engaged in making our common goals a reality.

The { -brand-name-mozilla } community, together with other open source projects and other public benefit organizations, exists only because of the people who are engaged in making our common goals a reality.

An internet with these qualities will not come to life on its own. Individuals and organizations must embed these aspirations into internet technology and into the human experience with the internet. The { -brand-name-mozilla } Manifesto and Addendum represent { -brand-name-mozilla }’s commitment to advancing these aspirations. We aim to work together with people and organizations everywhere who share these goals to make the internet an even better place for everyone.

An internet with these qualities will not come to life on its own. Individuals and organizations must embed these aspirations into internet technology and into the human experience with the internet. The { -brand-name-mozilla } Manifesto and Addendum represent { -brand-name-mozilla }’s commitment to advancing these aspirations. We aim to work together with people and organizations everywhere who share these goals to make the internet an even better place for everyone.

We believe community collaboration is vital to creating an internet that is diverse, innovative, and accountable to the people who need it most. Whether you have a background in tech, community organizing, or just a computer and some free time, you can help us make the internet a better place.

We believe community collaboration is vital to creating an internet that is diverse, innovative, and accountable to the people who need it most. Whether you have a background in tech, community organizing, or just a computer and some free time, you can help us make the internet a better place.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } is a non-profit organization working to ensure the internet is open and welcoming to all. And we need your help. By joining our community, you can help drive innovation, enhance accountability and trust and make the internet a better place for everyone.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } is a non-profit organization working to ensure the internet is open and welcoming to all. And we need your help. By joining our community, you can help drive innovation, enhance accountability and trust and make the internet a better place for everyone.

Individual and event organization

Individual and event organization

At its core, { -brand-name-mozilla } is an activist organization led by the { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation } that makes change in the world through a variety of ventures including { -brand-name-mozilla-corporation }, MZLA, <a {$ventures}>{ -brand-name-mozilla-ventures }</a> and <a {$mozai}>{ -brand-name-mozilla-ai }</a>. How are we different? Because we’re mission-driven, it means we have the freedom to make all of our decisions based on what’s best for the internet and for everyone online, not based on the demands of shareholders — we don’t actually have any of those.

At its core, { -brand-name-mozilla } is an activist organization led by the { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation } that makes change in the world through a variety of ventures including { -brand-name-mozilla-corporation }, MZLA, <a {$ventures}>{ -brand-name-mozilla-ventures }</a> and <a {$mozai}>{ -brand-name-mozilla-ai }</a>. How are we different? Because we’re mission-driven, it means we have the freedom to make all of our decisions based on what’s best for the internet and for everyone online, not based on the demands of shareholders — we don’t actually have any of those.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } consists of two organizations. The { -brand-name-mozilla-corporation } is wholly owned by the non-profit 501(c) { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation }. Which means we aren’t beholden to any shareholders — only to our mission.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } consists of two organizations. The { -brand-name-mozilla-corporation } is wholly owned by the non-profit 501(c) { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation }. Which means we aren’t beholden to any shareholders — only to our mission.

Our structure, organization, and the broader { -brand-name-mozilla } community

Our structure, organization, and the broader { -brand-name-mozilla } community

Get unmatched data protection on the release cadence that suits your organization.

Get unmatched data protection on the release cadence that suits your organization.

Work for a mission-driven organization that builds purpose-driven products.

Work for a mission-driven organization that builds purpose-driven products.

Work for a mission-driven organization that makes people-first products.

Work for a mission-driven organization that makes people-first products.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } is not your average organization. Founded as a community open source project in 1998, { -brand-name-mozilla } is a mission-driven organization working towards a more healthy internet. The majority of { -brand-name-mozilla-corporation }’s revenue is from royalties earned through { -brand-name-firefox } web browser search partnerships and distribution deals around the world. You can learn more about how we make money in our <a href="{ $link }">annual financial report</a>.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } is not your average organization. Founded as a community open source project in 1998, { -brand-name-mozilla } is a mission-driven organization working towards a more healthy internet. The majority of { -brand-name-mozilla-corporation }’s revenue is from royalties earned through { -brand-name-firefox } web browser search partnerships and distribution deals around the world. You can learn more about how we make money in our <a href="{ $link }">annual financial report</a>.

We’re best known for our web browser, { -brand-name-firefox }, but { -brand-name-mozilla } as a larger organization has a core mission — to fight for your rights online. It’s what we’ve done all along, since 1998. We’re the advocates of the internet, committed to making sure it stays open and free while respecting everyone’s right to privacy and security.

We’re best known for our web browser, { -brand-name-firefox }, but { -brand-name-mozilla } as a larger organization has a core mission — to fight for your rights online. It’s what we’ve done all along, since 1998. We’re the advocates of the internet, committed to making sure it stays open and free while respecting everyone’s right to privacy and security.

{ -brand-name-mozilla-vpn } is a VPN service that’s backed by a trusted and respected organization that has been fighting for online privacy and security for decades. { -brand-name-mozilla } is the company behind { -brand-name-firefox }, one of the most popular and privacy-focused browsers in the world, and backed by the non-profit { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation }. By choosing { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }, you’re supporting our mission to keep the internet open and accessible for everyone.

{ -brand-name-mozilla-vpn } is a VPN service that’s backed by a trusted and respected organization that has been fighting for online privacy and security for decades. { -brand-name-mozilla } is the company behind { -brand-name-firefox }, one of the most popular and privacy-focused browsers in the world, and backed by the non-profit { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation }. By choosing { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }, you’re supporting our mission to keep the internet open and accessible for everyone.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } is an organization that works to keep the internet open and accessible for everyone, and we’re backed by a non-profit. When you use { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }, you’re not only protecting yourself online but also supporting { -brand-name-mozilla }’s mission. { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn } is secure, open-source, and it’s developed by the security experts and creators of { -brand-name-firefox }.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } is an organization that works to keep the internet open and accessible for everyone, and we’re backed by a non-profit. When you use { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }, you’re not only protecting yourself online but also supporting { -brand-name-mozilla }’s mission. { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn } is secure, open-source, and it’s developed by the security experts and creators of { -brand-name-firefox }.

You deserve to feel safe online wherever you are or wherever you go. With { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }, you can use public wifi and know your connection is protected from hackers and nosy internet providers. Our VPN is easy to use, available for { -brand-name-windows } 10 (and any of your other devices), and doesn’t slow you down. Best of all, it’s a VPN from { -brand-name-mozilla } with { -brand-name-wireguard }® protocol, so you know your data is encrypted and your activity won’t be logged. It’s just an elegant, powerful VPN that protects you.

You deserve to feel safe online wherever you are or wherever you go. With { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }, you can use public wifi and know your connection is protected from hackers and nosy internet providers. Our VPN is easy to use, available for { -brand-name-windows } 10 (and any of your other devices), and doesn’t slow you down. Best of all, it’s a VPN from { -brand-name-mozilla } with { -brand-name-wireguard }® protocol, so you know your data is encrypted and your activity won’t be logged. It’s just an elegant, powerful VPN that protects you.