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Summary

Waterfox Android delivers true privacy by design, rebuilt from the ground up with zero telemetry and full add-on freedom. With ESR-based stability and a performance-focused, from-scratch build, it targets Firefox-level functionality for privacy-conscious users. 100,000+ total downloads and 13K in the last 30 days reflect growing interest in privacy-first browsing.

Pros & Cons

Zero telemetry and no data collection for true privacy
Full Add-ons freedom via the Mozilla Add-ons store
From-scratch build boosts performance and battery life
Enhanced security features like Site Isolation and Oblivious DoH

Marketing emphasis on speed, built-in security, and cross-device features common in competitors may be stronger than Waterfox's privacy-first positioning
Lacks some widely marketed ecosystem integrations and prompts that broader browsers offer (based on typical competitor messaging)

About Waterfox: Private Web Browser

Waterfox: Private Web Browser is a communication app developed by BrowserWorks.

How many times has Waterfox: Private Web Browser been downloaded?

Waterfox: Private Web Browser has been downloaded 360 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 13 thousand times.

What is the rating of Waterfox: Private Web Browser?

Waterfox: Private Web Browser is rated 3.50 out of 5 stars, based on 3.3 thousand ratings.

Is Waterfox: Private Web Browser free?

Waterfox: Private Web Browser is free. The APK size is 251.11 MB. The latest APK version available is 1.2.10. The last update was on October 22, 2026.

What are the requirements for Waterfox: Private Web Browser?

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since November 2023.

Description by BrowserWorks (from Google Play)

🔒 True Privacy by Design

More data about Waterfox: Private Web Browser

Price	Free
Total installs	360 thousand
Recent installs	13 thousand
Rating	3.50 based on 3.3 thousand ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	1.2.10
App size	251.1 MB
Number of libraries	48
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	No ads

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Installs over time

Waterfox: Private Web Browser has been installed 360 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 420 installs per day.

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Comments on Waterfox: Private Web Browser for Android

★★★★★ default gmail · Oct 23, 2026

I've been using Water fox for both desktop and mobile browsing since Firefox went full AI shill. Water fox is basically everything Firefox did well, without any of the AI bloat, and with privacy-focused search engines as default rather than Google. If you're interested in privacy or just want a browser that isn't constantly working against you, Water fox is essentially what Firefox *used* to be. Any Firefox add-ons you used to use can be added here without issue.

★★★★☆ 森林ヴィンセント · Aug 20, 2026

Love the browser. It's a straight forward setup, it breaks alot of websites, because it works. On thing, I'd like to see added. 1: Hide the bookmarks on the intro page. 2: integration of TOR network for acces to WEB3. These add-ons would make this the best out there. Simply hate having the bookmarks exposed like that. I get that quick acces serves that purpose, but bookmarks should be tucked away.

★★★★☆ Dilrd · Sep 16, 2026

Pretty good overall. But lately I have been experiencing an issue where I need to open a bookmark 2 times before it starts loading a page, or I need to enter a URL twice before it starts to load. I believe it's tied to either a recent update of Android or the browser itself, but I'm not exactly sure where it began because at first I thought it would be a one-off bug, but it's begun to happen regularly each session. It's a shame because unlike chrome water fox actually supports useful plugins.

★★★★☆ clyde254 · Sep 16, 2026

It's a good internet browser. One weird thing that's only just started happening, every time I open the app it opens a home page tab, with "jump back in" and bookmark tabs, and they just pile up until I close them all.

★★☆☆☆ venturisventis · Sep 21, 2026

I love water fox for adequately forking firefox, but the latest update broke all web requests

★☆☆☆☆ Vespa GTS · Oct 9, 2026

Have to type search topics multiple times before it works. Closes unexpectedly. Latest update broke many features. Almost worthless now.

★☆☆☆☆ Derik Arendall · Sep 23, 2026

As others said all web requests have been broken ever since the last update. If they fix it soon I'll update my review, assuming I haven't made a switch to a different browser by then because I mean come on it's been several days now this is ridiculous...

★★☆☆☆ Stefan Hammarin · Sep 14, 2026

Unfortunately latest update breaks the custom homepage. Only 4 shortcuts visible. It looks terrible. Please fix.

Google Play Rankings for Waterfox: Private Web Browser

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Technologies used by Waterfox: Private Web Browser

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Trust & Safety: Waterfox Android requests a broad permission set typical for a feature-rich browser (location, camera, microphone, storage, notifications, network state, boot/foreground services, etc.). The app emphasizes a privacy-first approach with zero telemetry and an ESR-based base, suggesting a focus on user trust and transparency. Users should review permissions to ensure alignment with personal privacy expectations.

Frequently asked questions about Waterfox: Private Web Browser

Is Waterfox: Private Web Browser free?

Yes. Waterfox: Private Web Browser is free on Google Play.

Is Waterfox: Private Web Browser still available?

Yes. Waterfox: Private Web Browser is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 22, 2026.

Does Waterfox: Private Web Browser contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Waterfox: Private Web Browser as containing ads.

How large is Waterfox: Private Web Browser?

Waterfox: Private Web Browser is 251.11 MB.

Is Waterfox: Private Web Browser suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Waterfox: Private Web Browser as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Waterfox: Private Web Browser been installed?

Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for Waterfox: Private Web Browser.

How do people rate Waterfox: Private Web Browser?

Waterfox: Private Web Browser scores 3.50 out of 5 stars, from 3,310 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Waterfox: Private Web Browser?

Waterfox: Private Web Browser was developed by BrowserWorks. It is listed in the communication category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Waterfox: Private Web Browser?

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