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What is a web browser?
A web browser takes you anywhere on the internet, letting you see text, images and video from anywhere in the world.
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The history of web browsers
Firefox has been there since almost the beginning.
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Incognito browser: What it really means
Firefox calls it private browsing, Chrome calls it incognito mode. Both let you browse the web without saving your browsing history.
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Avoid misinformation online – Firefox is here to help
Check out tips for seeing less misinformation and focusing on what’s important to you.
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Update your browser to fast, safe and secure Firefox.
The Firefox browser is built to protect your privacy at every turn — because that’s the fastest way to free you from slow loads, bad ads, and trackers.
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Firefox fights for you on Windows
Easy migration of preferences and bookmarks when you download Firefox for Windows.
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Firefox respects your privacy on Mac.
Firefox doesn’t spy on searches. We stop known third-party tracking cookies and give you full control.
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Firefox for Linux
New school meets old school with the fastest browser yet.
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Firefox for Windows 64-bit
We worry about your data safety so you don’t have to.
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Firefox Browser for Chromebook
While a Chromebook already has Chrome installed, downloading and using Firefox as your go-to browser provides you with a few benefits
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Firefox Quantum
Firefox Quantum was a revolution in Firefox development. In 2017, we created a new, lightning fast browser that constantly improves. Firefox Quantum is the Firefox Browser.
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Choose which Firefox Browser to download in your language
We believe everyone should have access to the internet — that’s why we make the Firefox Browser available in more than 90 languages with the help of dedicated volunteers around the world.