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.

The pre-alpha version for power users who like to hunt crashes and test new features as they’re coded.

The pre-alpha version for power users who like to hunt crashes and test new features as they’re coded.

At <a href="{ $firefox }">{ -brand-name-firefox }</a>, we’ve worked hard to build a browser that is twice as fast as before and gives users more control over their online life.

At <a href="{ $firefox }">{ -brand-name-firefox }</a>, we’ve worked hard to build a browser that is twice as fast as before and gives users more control over their online life.

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.

Trackers are all those annoying “cookies” messages you get on airline sites. These third-party trackers know where you click and can be used to analyze your behavior. A private browser should give users the option to turn off third-party trackers, but ideally, turn them off by default.

Trackers are all those annoying “cookies” messages you get on airline sites. These third-party trackers know where you click and can be used to analyze your behavior. A private browser should give users the option to turn off third-party trackers, but ideally, turn them off by default.

We visit hundreds or even thousands of websites each day, and you can’t expect users to make security and privacy decisions for each of these sites. That is why a browser that gives you more control is so important - because it offers real, meaningful protection.

We visit hundreds or even thousands of websites each day, and you can’t expect users to make security and privacy decisions for each of these sites. That is why a browser that gives you more control is so important - because it offers real, meaningful protection.

NCSA Mosaic ran on { -brand-name-windows } computers, was easy to use, and gave anyone with a PC access to early web pages, chat rooms, and image libraries. The next year (1994), Andreessen founded <a href="{ $netscape }">{ -brand-name-netscape }</a> and released { -brand-name-netscape } Navigator to the public. It was wildly successful, and the first browser for the people. It was also the first move in a new kind of war for internet users.

NCSA Mosaic ran on { -brand-name-windows } computers, was easy to use, and gave anyone with a PC access to early web pages, chat rooms, and image libraries. The next year (1994), Andreessen founded <a href="{ $netscape }">{ -brand-name-netscape }</a> and released { -brand-name-netscape } Navigator to the public. It was wildly successful, and the first browser for the people. It was also the first move in a new kind of war for internet users.

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>.

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.

World history is rife with epic power struggles, world-conquering tyrants, and heroic underdogs. The history of web browsers isn’t very different. University pioneers wrote simple software that sparked an information revolution, and battle for browser superiority and internet users.

World history is rife with epic power struggles, world-conquering tyrants, and heroic underdogs. The history of web browsers isn’t very different. University pioneers wrote simple software that sparked an information revolution, and battle for browser superiority and internet users.

All browser makers develop their products to display images and video as quickly and smoothly as possible, making it easy for you to make the most of the web. They all work hard to make sure users have a browser that is fast, powerful and easy to use. Where they differ is why. It’s important to choose the right browser for you. { -brand-name-mozilla } builds { -brand-name-firefox } to ensure that users have control over their online lives and to ensure that the internet is a global, public resource, accessible to all.

All browser makers develop their products to display images and video as quickly and smoothly as possible, making it easy for you to make the most of the web. They all work hard to make sure users have a browser that is fast, powerful and easy to use. Where they differ is why. It’s important to choose the right browser for you. { -brand-name-mozilla } builds { -brand-name-firefox } to ensure that users have control over their online lives and to ensure that the internet is a global, public resource, accessible to all.

<a href="{ $hyperlink }">Hyperlinks</a> allow users to follow a path to other pages or sites on the web. Every webpage, image and video has its own unique <a href="{ $url }">Uniform Resource Locator</a> (URL), which is also known as a web address. When a browser visits a server for data, the web address tells the browser where to look for each item that is described in the html, which then tells the browser where it goes on the web page.

<a href="{ $hyperlink }">Hyperlinks</a> allow users to follow a path to other pages or sites on the web. Every webpage, image and video has its own unique <a href="{ $url }">Uniform Resource Locator</a> (URL), which is also known as a web address. When a browser visits a server for data, the web address tells the browser where to look for each item that is described in the html, which then tells the browser where it goes on the web page.

Most major web browsers let users modify their experience through extensions or add-ons. Extensions are bits of software that you can add to your browser to customize it or add functionality. Extensions can do all kinds of fun and practical things like enabling new features, foreign language dictionaries, or visual appearances and themes.

Most major web browsers let users modify their experience through extensions or add-ons. Extensions are bits of software that you can add to your browser to customize it or add functionality. Extensions can do all kinds of fun and practical things like enabling new features, foreign language dictionaries, or visual appearances and themes.

Nearly all major browsers have a private browsing setting. These exist to hide the browsing history from other users on the same computer. Many people think that private browsing or incognito mode will hide both their identity and browsing history from internet service providers, governments and advertisers. They don’t. These settings just clear the history on your system, which is helpful if you’re dealing with sensitive personal information on a shared or public computer. { -brand-name-firefox } goes beyond that.

Nearly all major browsers have a private browsing setting. These exist to hide the browsing history from other users on the same computer. Many people think that private browsing or incognito mode will hide both their identity and browsing history from internet service providers, governments and advertisers. They don’t. These settings just clear the history on your system, which is helpful if you’re dealing with sensitive personal information on a shared or public computer. { -brand-name-firefox } goes beyond that.

Sadly, not all browser makers choose to interpret the format in the same way. For users, this means that a website can look and function differently. Creating consistency between browsers, so that any user can enjoy the internet, regardless of the browser they choose, is called <a href="{ $standards }">web standards</a>.

Sadly, not all browser makers choose to interpret the format in the same way. For users, this means that a website can look and function differently. Creating consistency between browsers, so that any user can enjoy the internet, regardless of the browser they choose, is called <a href="{ $standards }">web standards</a>.

Websites save information about you in files called <a href="{ $cookies }">cookies</a>. They are saved on your computer for the next time you visit that site. Upon your return, the website code will read that file to see that it’s you. For example, when you go to a website, the page remembers your username and password – that’s made possible by a cookie.

Websites save information about you in files called <a href="{ $cookies }">cookies</a>. They are saved on your computer for the next time you visit that site. Upon your return, the website code will read that file to see that it’s you. For example, when you go to a website, the page remembers your username and password – that’s made possible by a cookie.

When you go to a website and the page remembers your username and password – that’s made possible by a cookie.

When you go to a website and the page remembers your username and password – that’s made possible by a cookie.

Now { -brand-name-iphone } and { -brand-name-ipad } users can choose their own default browser. That means you’re not stuck using { -brand-name-safari }, and your mobile browser can stay synced with your favorite desktop browser. Plus, when you set { -brand-name-firefox } as your default browser, you’re supporting an independent tech company. { -brand-name-firefox } is also the only major browser backed by a non-profit.

Now { -brand-name-iphone } and { -brand-name-ipad } users can choose their own default browser. That means you’re not stuck using { -brand-name-safari }, and your mobile browser can stay synced with your favorite desktop browser. Plus, when you set { -brand-name-firefox } as your default browser, you’re supporting an independent tech company. { -brand-name-firefox } is also the only major browser backed by a non-profit.

Here’s the key thing to know: 64-bit applications can access more memory and are less likely to crash than 32-bit applications. Also, with the jump from 32 to 64 bits, a security feature called <a href="{ $ASLR }">Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)</a> works better to protect you from attackers. { -brand-name-linux } and { -brand-name-mac } users, fret not, you already enjoy a { -brand-name-firefox } that’s optimized for 64-bit.

Here’s the key thing to know: 64-bit applications can access more memory and are less likely to crash than 32-bit applications. Also, with the jump from 32 to 64 bits, a security feature called <a href="{ $ASLR }">Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)</a> works better to protect you from attackers. { -brand-name-linux } and { -brand-name-mac } users, fret not, you already enjoy a { -brand-name-firefox } that’s optimized for 64-bit.

Users on 64-bit { -brand-name-windows } who download { -brand-name-firefox } can get our 64-bit version by default. That means you get a more secure version of { -brand-name-firefox }.

Users on 64-bit { -brand-name-windows } who download { -brand-name-firefox } can get our 64-bit version by default. That means you get a more secure version of { -brand-name-firefox }.

Users on 64-bit { -brand-name-windows } who download { -brand-name-firefox } can get our 64-bit version by default. That means you get a more secure version of { -brand-name-firefox }, one that also <a href="{ $crashes }">crashes a whole lot less</a>. How much less? In our tests so far, 64-bit { -brand-name-firefox } reduced crashes by 39% on machines with 4GB of RAM or more.

Users on 64-bit { -brand-name-windows } who download { -brand-name-firefox } can get our 64-bit version by default. That means you get a more secure version of { -brand-name-firefox }, one that also <a href="{ $crashes }">crashes a whole lot less</a>. How much less? In our tests so far, 64-bit { -brand-name-firefox } reduced crashes by 39% on machines with 4GB of RAM or more.

Developer Tools User Docs

Developer Tools User Docs

All browsers had to make improvements in order to perform well on the new Speedometer 3 tests. { -brand-name-firefox } in particular made huge strides, <a { $link }>getting noticeably faster</a> for our users as a direct result of this work. { -brand-name-firefox } is faster than ever before, with speed you can really feel, including faster page loads and smoother interactions.

All browsers had to make improvements in order to perform well on the new Speedometer 3 tests. { -brand-name-firefox } in particular made huge strides, <a { $link }>getting noticeably faster</a> for our users as a direct result of this work. { -brand-name-firefox } is faster than ever before, with speed you can really feel, including faster page loads and smoother interactions.

{ -brand-name-firefox } is powered by the world-class { -brand-name-gecko } engine, with shockingly fast styling and page layout, modern JavaScript features and a never-ending drumbeat of new performance improvements to keep our users happy and push the web platform forward.

{ -brand-name-firefox } is powered by the world-class { -brand-name-gecko } engine, with shockingly fast styling and page layout, modern JavaScript features and a never-ending drumbeat of new performance improvements to keep our users happy and push the web platform forward.

{ -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 } securely stores your usernames and passwords for accessing websites, automatically fills them in for you the next time you visit a website, and lets you manage your stored logins with its built-in password management feature.

{ -brand-name-firefox } securely stores your usernames and passwords for accessing websites, automatically fills them in for you the next time you visit a website, and lets you manage your stored logins with its built-in password management feature.

You can use the import wizard to easily (magically) import usernames and passwords stored on Chrome, Edge, Safari or any other browsers. Select Passwords from the menu, and then click “import them into { -brand-name-firefox }” at the bottom of the Logins & Passwords page.

You can use the import wizard to easily (magically) import usernames and passwords stored on Chrome, Edge, Safari or any other browsers. Select Passwords from the menu, and then click “import them into { -brand-name-firefox }” at the bottom of the Logins & Passwords page.

The { -brand-name-firefox } Translations feature is another way { -brand-name-mozilla } keeps your internet personalized and more private. { -brand-name-mozilla } doesn’t track what webpages you translate. With millions of users worldwide, { -brand-name-mozilla } wants to ensure that those who use { -brand-name-firefox } are learning, communicating, sharing, and staying informed on their own terms. <a { $download }>Get started in your preferred language by downloading { -brand-name-firefox }.</a>

The { -brand-name-firefox } Translations feature is another way { -brand-name-mozilla } keeps your internet personalized and more private. { -brand-name-mozilla } doesn’t track what webpages you translate. With millions of users worldwide, { -brand-name-mozilla } wants to ensure that those who use { -brand-name-firefox } are learning, communicating, sharing, and staying informed on their own terms. <a { $download }>Get started in your preferred language by downloading { -brand-name-firefox }.</a>

While other browsers rely on cloud services, the { -brand-name-firefox } Translations language models are downloaded on the user’s browser and translations are done locally, so { -brand-name-mozilla } doesn’t record what webpages you translate.

While other browsers rely on cloud services, the { -brand-name-firefox } Translations language models are downloaded on the user’s browser and translations are done locally, so { -brand-name-mozilla } doesn’t record what webpages you translate.

When you receive content recommendations on any website or social network, it’s often because an algorithm presents information based on your profile information. Unfortunately, although algorithms are getting smarter and smarter, they don’t check content for accuracy. This is particularly problematic with social media: These networks surface countless pieces of information for their users every day and have access to almost unlimited content including user posts, news articles, ads and sponsored content. While posts and articles may accidentally spread misinformation, ads and sponsored content can be used to target you deliberately with disinformation to manipulate you, making it essential you know how to identify misinformation.

When you receive content recommendations on any website or social network, it’s often because an algorithm presents information based on your profile information. Unfortunately, although algorithms are getting smarter and smarter, they don’t check content for accuracy. This is particularly problematic with social media: These networks surface countless pieces of information for their users every day and have access to almost unlimited content including user posts, news articles, ads and sponsored content. While posts and articles may accidentally spread misinformation, ads and sponsored content can be used to target you deliberately with disinformation to manipulate you, making it essential you know how to identify misinformation.

Choose an area to get involved below and help make { -brand-name-firefox } better for users everywhere

Choose an area to get involved below and help make { -brand-name-firefox } better for users everywhere