This option will open a { -brand-name-firefox } product page in the Microsoft Store web portal. If you are running Windows 10 or Windows 11, you will have the option to open the Microsoft Store from this page and install { -brand-name-firefox }. If you install from the Microsoft Store, updates to { -brand-name-firefox } will also be handled by the Microsoft Store. There are minor differences in { -brand-name-firefox } behaviors and capabilities when installed from the Microsoft Store, but for most users these differences are not noticeable.

This option will open a { -brand-name-firefox } product page in the Microsoft Store web portal. If you are running Windows 10 or Windows 11, you will have the option to open the Microsoft Store from this page and install { -brand-name-firefox }. If you install from the Microsoft Store, updates to { -brand-name-firefox } will also be handled by the Microsoft Store. There are minor differences in { -brand-name-firefox } behaviors and capabilities when installed from the Microsoft Store, but for most users these differences are not noticeable.

When there is a major version update, there is always an overlap of a few { -brand-name-firefox-esr } point releases to allow people who are using the old version to prepare to move to the new one.

When there is a major version update, there is always an overlap of a few { -brand-name-firefox-esr } point releases to allow people who are using the old version to prepare to move to the new one.

{ -brand-name-firefox } is offering something new to keep you safe: <a { $monitor }>{ -brand-name-mozilla-monitor }</a>. It’s a free service that will alert you if there are any public hacks on your accounts and let you know if your accounts got hacked in the past. Another neat feature is the Green Lock. It looks like a small green icon at the top left side of the browser window. If you’re on { -brand-name-firefox } and see the green lock, it means the website is encrypted and secure. If the lock is grey, you might want to think twice about entering any sensitive information.

{ -brand-name-firefox } is offering something new to keep you safe: <a { $monitor }>{ -brand-name-mozilla-monitor }</a>. It’s a free service that will alert you if there are any public hacks on your accounts and let you know if your accounts got hacked in the past. Another neat feature is the Green Lock. It looks like a small green icon at the top left side of the browser window. If you’re on { -brand-name-firefox } and see the green lock, it means the website is encrypted and secure. If the lock is grey, you might want to think twice about entering any sensitive information.

So many browser options, but there’s only one that works best for your needs. The best browser for you should offer both speed and privacy protection.

So many browser options, but there’s only one that works best for your needs. The best browser for you should offer both speed and privacy protection.

The second is not storing too much user data. Hackers can’t steal what’s not there, which is why { -brand-name-firefox } keeps a minimum amount of information about its users. <a href="{ $data }">{ -brand-name-firefox } knows</a> if you use the browser and your general location <a href="{ $privacy }">but not the name of your childhood pet or your favorite color.</a>

The second is not storing too much user data. Hackers can’t steal what’s not there, which is why { -brand-name-firefox } keeps a minimum amount of information about its users. <a href="{ $data }">{ -brand-name-firefox } knows</a> if you use the browser and your general location <a href="{ $privacy }">but not the name of your childhood pet or your favorite color.</a>

There are a few ways a browser can help its users stay secure. A browser that is up to date with the latest security tech can help protect your computer and websites from unwanted visitors, such as malware or computer viruses.

There are a few ways a browser can help its users stay secure. A browser that is up to date with the latest security tech can help protect your computer and websites from unwanted visitors, such as malware or computer viruses.

Supporting independent technology: since most major browsers are now running on { -brand-name-chromium }, there are fewer options that don’t feed into the Big Tech machine. { -brand-name-firefox } is backed by a not-for-profit and is dedicated to fixing the internet. Using { -brand-name-firefox } makes you a part of that.

Supporting independent technology: since most major browsers are now running on { -brand-name-chromium }, there are fewer options that don’t feed into the Big Tech machine. { -brand-name-firefox } is backed by a not-for-profit and is dedicated to fixing the internet. Using { -brand-name-firefox } makes you a part of that.

We wish it were more straightforward, but your { -brand-name-chromebook } would prefer to keep you in the { -brand-name-google-play } ecosystem. However, we think it’s worth the effort to install the { -brand-name-firefox } browser to your { -brand-name-chromebook } – and we’ve got resources to help you if you need them. There are two ways to get { -brand-name-firefox } on your device.

We wish it were more straightforward, but your { -brand-name-chromebook } would prefer to keep you in the { -brand-name-google-play } ecosystem. However, we think it’s worth the effort to install the { -brand-name-firefox } browser to your { -brand-name-chromebook } – and we’ve got resources to help you if you need them. There are two ways to get { -brand-name-firefox } on your device.

That sparked a revolution in computer networking. New networks formed, connecting universities and research centers across the globe. But for the next 20 years, the internet wasn’t accessible to the public. It was restricted to university and government researchers, students, and private corporations. There were dozens of programs that could trade information over telephone lines, but none of them were easy to use. The real open internet, and the first web browser, wasn’t created until 1990.

That sparked a revolution in computer networking. New networks formed, connecting universities and research centers across the globe. But for the next 20 years, the internet wasn’t accessible to the public. It was restricted to university and government researchers, students, and private corporations. There were dozens of programs that could trade information over telephone lines, but none of them were easy to use. The real open internet, and the first web browser, wasn’t created until 1990.

Today there are just a handful of ways to access the internet. { -brand-name-firefox }, { -brand-name-google } { -brand-name-chrome }, { -brand-name-microsoft } { -brand-name-edge }, { -brand-name-safari } and { -brand-name-opera } are the main competitors. Mobile devices have emerged during the past decade as the preferred way to access the internet. Today, most internet users only use mobile browsers and <a href="{ $applications }">applications</a> to get online. Mobile versions of the major browsers are available for { -brand-name-ios } and { -brand-name-android } devices. While these apps are very useful for specific purposes, they only provide limited access to the web.

Today there are just a handful of ways to access the internet. { -brand-name-firefox }, { -brand-name-google } { -brand-name-chrome }, { -brand-name-microsoft } { -brand-name-edge }, { -brand-name-safari } and { -brand-name-opera } are the main competitors. Mobile devices have emerged during the past decade as the preferred way to access the internet. Today, most internet users only use mobile browsers and <a href="{ $applications }">applications</a> to get online. Mobile versions of the major browsers are available for { -brand-name-ios } and { -brand-name-android } devices. While these apps are very useful for specific purposes, they only provide limited access to the web.

Whatever the future of the web holds, { -brand-name-mozilla } and { -brand-name-firefox } will be there for users, ensuring that they have powerful tools to experience the web and all it has to offer. The web is for everyone, and everyone should have control of their online experience. That’s why we give { -brand-name-firefox } tools to protect user privacy and we never sell user data to advertisers.

Whatever the future of the web holds, { -brand-name-mozilla } and { -brand-name-firefox } will be there for users, ensuring that they have powerful tools to experience the web and all it has to offer. The web is for everyone, and everyone should have control of their online experience. That’s why we give { -brand-name-firefox } tools to protect user privacy and we never sell user data to advertisers.

There are also cookies that remember more detailed information about you. Perhaps your interests, your web browsing patterns, etc. This means that a site can provide you more targeted content – often in the form of ads. There are types of cookies, called <em>third-party</em> cookies, that come from sites you’re not even visiting at the time and can track you from site to site to gather information about you, which is sometimes sold to other companies. Sometimes you can block these kinds of cookies, though not all browsers allow you to.

There are also cookies that remember more detailed information about you. Perhaps your interests, your web browsing patterns, etc. This means that a site can provide you more targeted content – often in the form of ads. There are types of cookies, called <em>third-party</em> cookies, that come from sites you’re not even visiting at the time and can track you from site to site to gather information about you, which is sometimes sold to other companies. Sometimes you can block these kinds of cookies, though not all browsers allow you to.

If you want to learn more about ad blocking, there are hundreds of ad blocker extensions available for { -brand-name-firefox } and other browsers. If you want to try out the ad blockers { -brand-name-firefox } uses, <a href="{ $url }">click here to download</a> a browser that puts privacy first.

If you want to learn more about ad blocking, there are hundreds of ad blocker extensions available for { -brand-name-firefox } and other browsers. If you want to try out the ad blockers { -brand-name-firefox } uses, <a href="{ $url }">click here to download</a> a browser that puts privacy first.

There are scores of content blockers out there, but here are a few fantastic options curated by { -brand-name-mozilla }…

There are scores of content blockers out there, but here are a few fantastic options curated by { -brand-name-mozilla }…

There’s <a href="{ $url }">AdBlocker Ultimate</a> that gets rid of every single ad, but buyer beware. Some of your favorite newspapers and magazines rely on advertising. Too many people blocking their ads could put them out of business.

There’s <a href="{ $url }">AdBlocker Ultimate</a> that gets rid of every single ad, but buyer beware. Some of your favorite newspapers and magazines rely on advertising. Too many people blocking their ads could put them out of business.

There are { -brand-name-firefox } add-ons that <a { $fbcontainer }>stop Facebook from tracking you around the web</a>, <a { $translate }>translate text into other languages</a>, <a { $language }>check your spelling or grammar</a>, or <a { $customize }>spruce up the way your browser looks</a>. You’ll find these and thousands of other free extensions at <a { $amo }>addons.mozilla.org</a>.

There are { -brand-name-firefox } add-ons that <a { $fbcontainer }>stop Facebook from tracking you around the web</a>, <a { $translate }>translate text into other languages</a>, <a { $language }>check your spelling or grammar</a>, or <a { $customize }>spruce up the way your browser looks</a>. You’ll find these and thousands of other free extensions at <a { $amo }>addons.mozilla.org</a>.

You can find more free custom themes at <a { $amo }>addons.mozilla.org</a>. Browse the <a { $top }>top-rated</a>, <a { $trending }>trending</a> and <a { $recommended }>most recommended</a> themes. Or look for themes by category, including <a { $music }>music</a>, <a { $seasonal }>seasonal</a>, <a { $sports }>sports</a>, and <a { $nature }>nature</a>. Tailor your experience to your tastes. Cute critters, evil robots, beautiful landscapes — there are thousands of options to make { -brand-name-firefox } your own.

You can find more free custom themes at <a { $amo }>addons.mozilla.org</a>. Browse the <a { $top }>top-rated</a>, <a { $trending }>trending</a> and <a { $recommended }>most recommended</a> themes. Or look for themes by category, including <a { $music }>music</a>, <a { $seasonal }>seasonal</a>, <a { $sports }>sports</a>, and <a { $nature }>nature</a>. Tailor your experience to your tastes. Cute critters, evil robots, beautiful landscapes — there are thousands of options to make { -brand-name-firefox } your own.

There are a lot of reasons you might want to know the exact hex color code of a specific color on a web page — maybe you build webpages or are a graphic designer. The eyedropper tool, in the desktop version of { -brand-name-firefox }, lets you find exact hex color codes just by hovering over any color you see on a web page. A click will copy that color value to your clipboard.

There are a lot of reasons you might want to know the exact hex color code of a specific color on a web page — maybe you build webpages or are a graphic designer. The eyedropper tool, in the desktop version of { -brand-name-firefox }, lets you find exact hex color codes just by hovering over any color you see on a web page. A click will copy that color value to your clipboard.

You probably wouldn’t appreciate someone tracking your moves in real life. There’s no reason to accept it online. If you don’t already have { -brand-name-firefox }, <a { $url_download }>download and protect yourself</a> from digital fingerprinting.

You probably wouldn’t appreciate someone tracking your moves in real life. There’s no reason to accept it online. If you don’t already have { -brand-name-firefox }, <a { $url_download }>download and protect yourself</a> from digital fingerprinting.

{ -brand-name-firefox } can automatically fill in your saved username and password. If you have more than one login for a site, you can just select the account you want and we’ll take it from there.

{ -brand-name-firefox } can automatically fill in your saved username and password. If you have more than one login for a site, you can just select the account you want and we’ll take it from there.

{ -brand-name-firefox } has been there since almost the beginning.

{ -brand-name-firefox } has been there since almost the beginning.

Check out websites and news outlets that you trust to see if and how they report on the same topic. Content that is intended to manipulate will often use extremes and exaggerations for which there is no evidence and will not be found in well-researched reporting.

Check out websites and news outlets that you trust to see if and how they report on the same topic. Content that is intended to manipulate will often use extremes and exaggerations for which there is no evidence and will not be found in well-researched reporting.

Ads are distracting and make web pages load slower while their trackers watch every move you make online. The { -brand-name-firefox-browser } blocks most trackers automatically, so there’s no need to dig into your security settings.

Ads are distracting and make web pages load slower while their trackers watch every move you make online. The { -brand-name-firefox-browser } blocks most trackers automatically, so there’s no need to dig into your security settings.

Almost there!

Almost there!

From security to news to gaming, there’s an <a { $attrs }>extension for everyone</a>. Add as many as you want until your browser is just right.

From security to news to gaming, there’s an <a { $attrs }>extension for everyone</a>. Add as many as you want until your browser is just right.

There’s no need to settle. Change up the new tab page, search bar, bookmarks and more to explore the internet the way you want.

There’s no need to settle. Change up the new tab page, search bar, bookmarks and more to explore the internet the way you want.

Almost there!

Almost there!

There’s no hidden agenda here. Our business doesn’t depend on secretly abusing your trust. Our <a href="{ $privacy }">Privacy Notice</a> is actually readable. If you want to dig into every data-point we collect, our code is open. And so are we.

There’s no hidden agenda here. Our business doesn’t depend on secretly abusing your trust. Our <a href="{ $privacy }">Privacy Notice</a> is actually readable. If you want to dig into every data-point we collect, our code is open. And so are we.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } puts people over profit in everything we say, build and do. In fact, there’s a non-profit Foundation at the heart of our enterprise.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } puts people over profit in everything we say, build and do. In fact, there’s a non-profit Foundation at the heart of our enterprise.

Your voice. Your code. Your support. There are so many ways to join the fight for a healthy internet.

Your voice. Your code. Your support. There are so many ways to join the fight for a healthy internet.

There’s no guarantee that the internet will remain open or enjoyable or safe.

There’s no guarantee that the internet will remain open or enjoyable or safe.

There are many different ways of advancing the principles of the { -brand-name-mozilla } Manifesto. We welcome a broad range of activities, and anticipate the same creativity that { -brand-name-mozilla } participants have shown in other areas of the project. For individuals not deeply involved in the { -brand-name-mozilla } project, one basic and very effective way to support the Manifesto is to use { -brand-name-mozilla } { -brand-name-firefox } and other products that embody the principles of the Manifesto.

There are many different ways of advancing the principles of the { -brand-name-mozilla } Manifesto. We welcome a broad range of activities, and anticipate the same creativity that { -brand-name-mozilla } participants have shown in other areas of the project. For individuals not deeply involved in the { -brand-name-mozilla } project, one basic and very effective way to support the Manifesto is to use { -brand-name-mozilla } { -brand-name-firefox } and other products that embody the principles of the Manifesto.

“{ -brand-name-mozilla } is taking bets to show the world there’s a business to be made with trustworthy AI. That includes putting things like human rights, data protection and transparency at the core of how these complex systems work.”

“{ -brand-name-mozilla } is taking bets to show the world there’s a business to be made with trustworthy AI. That includes putting things like human rights, data protection and transparency at the core of how these complex systems work.”

Your voice. Your code. Your ideas. There are literally thousands of ways you can contribute to { -brand-name-mozilla }.

Your voice. Your code. Your ideas. There are literally thousands of ways you can contribute to { -brand-name-mozilla }.

We are sorry, but there was a problem directing you to the email preferences. Please try the form below.

We are sorry, but there was a problem directing you to the email preferences. Please try the form below.

There are many ways to engage with { -brand-name-mozilla } and { -brand-name-firefox }. If you didn’t find what you were looking for here, check out our <a href="{ $url }">community pages</a>.

There are many ways to engage with { -brand-name-mozilla } and { -brand-name-firefox }. If you didn’t find what you were looking for here, check out our <a href="{ $url }">community pages</a>.

We are sorry, but there was a problem with our system. Please try again later!

We are sorry, but there was a problem with our system. Please try again later!

We are sorry, but there was a problem with our system. Please try again later!

We are sorry, but there was a problem with our system. Please try again later!

There are two categories of data that we collect by default in our release version of { -brand-name-firefox }.

There are two categories of data that we collect by default in our release version of { -brand-name-firefox }.

Yes. User control is one of our data privacy principles. We put that into practice in { -brand-name-firefox } on our <a href="{ $settings }">privacy settings page</a>, which serves as a one-stop shop for anyone looking to take control of their privacy in { -brand-name-firefox }. You can <a href="{ $data }">turn off data collection</a> there.

Yes. User control is one of our data privacy principles. We put that into practice in { -brand-name-firefox } on our <a href="{ $settings }">privacy settings page</a>, which serves as a one-stop shop for anyone looking to take control of their privacy in { -brand-name-firefox }. You can <a href="{ $data }">turn off data collection</a> there.

Every time you are on the internet, IP addresses are playing an essential role in the information exchange to help you see the sites you are requesting. Yet, there is a chance you don’t know what one is, so we are breaking down the most commonly asked questions below.

Every time you are on the internet, IP addresses are playing an essential role in the information exchange to help you see the sites you are requesting. Yet, there is a chance you don’t know what one is, so we are breaking down the most commonly asked questions below.

There are also situational reasons to hide your IP address. You may want to hide it when traveling. A VPN will also give you <a href="{ $url }">more privacy</a> when connecting to WiFi to stream and shop while you explore the world.

There are also situational reasons to hide your IP address. You may want to hide it when traveling. A VPN will also give you <a href="{ $url }">more privacy</a> when connecting to WiFi to stream and shop while you explore the world.

You don’t need to hide your IP address, but there are some times where you may want to. The most common reason is privacy. In the U.S., <a href="{ $congress }">Congress overruled</a> privacy regulations designed to protect the privacy of broadband users. Internet service providers can see your browsing habits, what you are using the internet for, and how long you spend on each page. This communication is not encrypted, so third-parties can see what website you’re visiting. One way to combat this is <a href="{ $doh }">DNS-over-HTTPS</a> (DoH). This encrypts your DNS (Domain Name System) traffic, making it harder for ISPs to see the websites you are trying to visit. For US <a href="{ $firefox }">{ -brand-name-firefox } users</a>, by default your DoH queries are directed to trusted DNS servers, making it harder to associate you with the websites you try to visit.

You don’t need to hide your IP address, but there are some times where you may want to. The most common reason is privacy. In the U.S., <a href="{ $congress }">Congress overruled</a> privacy regulations designed to protect the privacy of broadband users. Internet service providers can see your browsing habits, what you are using the internet for, and how long you spend on each page. This communication is not encrypted, so third-parties can see what website you’re visiting. One way to combat this is <a href="{ $doh }">DNS-over-HTTPS</a> (DoH). This encrypts your DNS (Domain Name System) traffic, making it harder for ISPs to see the websites you are trying to visit. For US <a href="{ $firefox }">{ -brand-name-firefox } users</a>, by default your DoH queries are directed to trusted DNS servers, making it harder to associate you with the websites you try to visit.

Hiding your identity and cloaking your web traffic can seem like something only the super tech savvy or shady actors do. However, there are a number of legitimate reasons you may want to use a VPN, including:

Hiding your identity and cloaking your web traffic can seem like something only the super tech savvy or shady actors do. However, there are a number of legitimate reasons you may want to use a VPN, including:

While a VPN provides a secure connection to the internet, it doesn’t protect you from all bad actors out there. Any time you’re online, with or without a VPN, you should be wary of suspicious links, misinformation campaigns, phishing scams and other threats. <a href="{ $url }">Staying safe online</a> is an everyday mindset.

While a VPN provides a secure connection to the internet, it doesn’t protect you from all bad actors out there. Any time you’re online, with or without a VPN, you should be wary of suspicious links, misinformation campaigns, phishing scams and other threats. <a href="{ $url }">Staying safe online</a> is an everyday mindset.

If your goal is to experience the internet as if you were in some other part of the world, you can choose a server location there and all websites you visit will display as if you were there.

If your goal is to experience the internet as if you were in some other part of the world, you can choose a server location there and all websites you visit will display as if you were there.

There are several reasons why you should use a VPN to protect yourself when using your laptop or PC:

There are several reasons why you should use a VPN to protect yourself when using your laptop or PC:

There are many reasons why you might want to use { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn } for iPhone, such as:

There are many reasons why you might want to use { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn } for iPhone, such as:

If you use one of the supported Ubuntu releases, there are two ways to install mozillavpn official packages hosted on <a { $attrs }>Launchpad:</a>

If you use one of the supported Ubuntu releases, there are two ways to install mozillavpn official packages hosted on <a { $attrs }>Launchpad:</a>

From business to leisure, you should feel safe online no matter what brings you there. { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn } helps you use public wifi smarter by protecting your internet connection from hackers and internet providers looking to collect your data. Its one-click privacy is available for { -brand-name-mac-short } and { -brand-name-ios }, (as well as { -brand-name-windows } 10, { -brand-name-linux } and { -brand-name-android }), and doesn’t impact your speed. And, since it’s a VPN from { -brand-name-mozilla } with { -brand-name-wireguard }® protocol, you can trust your activity won’t be logged and your data stays yours — always.

From business to leisure, you should feel safe online no matter what brings you there. { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn } helps you use public wifi smarter by protecting your internet connection from hackers and internet providers looking to collect your data. Its one-click privacy is available for { -brand-name-mac-short } and { -brand-name-ios }, (as well as { -brand-name-windows } 10, { -brand-name-linux } and { -brand-name-android }), and doesn’t impact your speed. And, since it’s a VPN from { -brand-name-mozilla } with { -brand-name-wireguard }® protocol, you can trust your activity won’t be logged and your data stays yours — always.

A VPN works across your device, not just your browser, therefore across your mobile apps too. And unlike free VPNs or proxy sites, which may pay for their servers by spying on you and selling your information, { -brand-name-mozilla } does not keep records of where you go and what you do.

A VPN works across your device, not just your browser, therefore across your mobile apps too. And unlike free VPNs or proxy sites, which may pay for their servers by spying on you and selling your information, { -brand-name-mozilla } does not keep records of where you go and what you do.