LibreWolf

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Welcome to the official community for LibreWolf.

LibreWolf is designed to increase protection against tracking and fingerprinting techniques, while also including a few security improvements. LibreWolf also aims to remove all the telemetry, data collection and annoyances, as well as disabling anti-freedom features like DRM. If you have any question please visit our FAQ first: https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/

To learn more or to download the browser visit the website: https://librewolf.net/

If you want to contribute head over to our Codeberg: https://codeberg.org/librewolf

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Can't download Librewolf in Arch Linux + KDE Plasma 6

I'm trying to download it from AUR but it gives me error about gpg and closed DNS. Can't import the keys.

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I believe the settings to disable this on Librewolf are set by default...

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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by Tixanou@lemmy.world to c/librewolf@lemmy.ml
 
 

I am not able to download any files. It doesn't show an error or anything, it just doesn't download.

This only happens on XFCE but, for some reason, it does work on KDE.

I've already tried downloading files in Firefox and it also worked, so it's probably something with Librewolf.

I am using Arch (btw) and the Flathub version, if that helps

Edit: Unfortunately It seems that I won't be able to fix it so I'll just stay with KDE, and if I ever need to download something from XFCE I'll use Firefox ig, thanks everyone for the help tho :)

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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by avidseeker@lemmy.world to c/librewolf@lemmy.ml
 
 

I remember there was a discussion in the old GitLab repo about Librewolf not supporting Google Docs shortcut (e.g: Ctrl+Z).

Anyone has the about:config fix for that?

Edit: https://codeberg.org/librewolf/issues/issues/1883

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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by DeltaWingDragon@sh.itjust.works to c/librewolf@lemmy.ml
 
 

I know that the dark mode setting is disabled by Resist Fingerprinting. I am not using that, I am using the Dark Reader extension. The extension still doesn't work, but it works on Firefox.

Other extensions I have installed: Ublock Origin, Decentraleyes, Skip Redirect, Onetab, Old Reddit Redirect

Librewolf version: 124.0.1-1

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Giving @librewolf a try. I like the idea of a browser specifically hardened against browser fingerprinting and tracking. Runs all of my existing Firefox plugins with no problems

#Firefox #LibreWolf #Privacy

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I was monitoring my network traffic when I noticed that Librewolf was constantly connected to the IP 34.107.243.93.

A quick search made me find this post https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1364193 on the Mozilla Support Forum, according to which Firefox is constantly connected to the IP 34.107.221.82 to check for an internet connection, so I assumed that this connection had a similar purpose.

The problem I have with that is, that dig -x 34.107.243.93 returns 93.243.107.34.bc.googleusercontent.com. As I didn't like the idea of my computer being connected to a google service whenever I use Librewolf, I tried deactivating the connection or at least changing the IP, but I couldn't find a feature for this in neither the settings nor the about:config.

I tried blocking the IP with UFW, but the the connection still exists even after restarting the browser or rebooting. I have three questions:

A: Am I correct in the assumption that this connection exists to check for an internet connection or is something else going on here?

B: Is there a way to deactivate this "feature" or at least change the IP to that of a more privacy respecting party?

C: How can the connection persist after I blocked it in my firewall? I haven't tried blocking it in my router yet, but I find this really creepy.

I've enjoyed using Librewolf for almost 3 years now but this is really bugging me.

I'm thanking you in advance any replies and advice.

EDIT: Accidentally wrote "browser" instead of router in question C.

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I sometimes need to test if a website I develop is working correctly in dark mode, but dark/light mode buttons doesn't work in LibreWolf devtools. Is there a solution for this?

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@librewolf I now have librewolf logo on the top left of the browser👍 upon opening a tab. Did this come with the latest update 124 or was it already there ?

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I use a VPN n my system which works properly in firefox, but does not work at all in librewolf. Both network settings are same. What could be the problem?

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Hi, How can I get Librewolf take the window focus when I click an URL in another app (said otherwise, to open in the foreground)? I am using an arch-based distro in a Plasma 6 Wayland session, and I know this functionality is implemented for Firefox (it works when switching the default browser), but I do not find the right setting. Thanks!

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#Google a annoncé qu'à partir de juin 2024, #Chrome ne prendra plus en charge les bloqueurs de #publicité populaires tels que #uBlockOrigin.

La raison ?

La sécurité des utilisateurs comme principal motif ?

"Ben voyons" :KEKW: :KEKW: :KEKW:

Ceux qui choisissent de rester sur #Chrome devront donc s'adapter à un environnement #web qui sera criblé de #publicités.

Alternative il y a : #LibreWolf : @librewolf #Firefox : @firefox

https://www.phonandroid.com/google-chrome-ce-celebre-bloqueur-de-publicites-ne-fonctionnera-plus-apres-cette-mise-a-jour.html

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the creator has a couple more - this is the one I liked the most.

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Tras ver los despidos sucedidos en Mozilla y la priorización a usar IA, mucha gente se está moviendo a algunos de sus forks.
Acabo de descubrir el navegador LibreWolf @librewolf
Es una versión "vainilla" pero priorizando la privacidad.
Ya os contaré que tal la experiencia.

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The updater extension keeps telling me that there is a new version of the browser available (122.1.0-2) but it's been over a week since the version's release and even though I have the .deb repo installed the new version has not been installed yet. I check for updates daily and there do not appear to be any errors in the repo. Has the new version been updated on the repo? If it has, any idea why it would not update?

EDIT: The update to v123 came through today. You can disregard.

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Just curious, in the end I installed librewolf-bin because at a certain point the PC froze because the installation had occupied all the RAM (16GB). thanks.

my specs:

OS: Arch Linux x86_64
Kernel: 6.7.0-arch3-1
DE: Plasma 5.27.10
WM: kwin
CPU: Intel i7-8565U (8) @ 4.600GHz
GPU: Intel WhiskeyLake-U GT2 [UHD Graphics 620]
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Memory: 5260MiB / 15771MiB 
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When I enter my input I receive nothing back, I tried in Chrome and its working. I would like to understand why it cant, and if there anything I can do to fix it..

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Hello,

Firefox has a profiles feature, but isn't easy to use like Chromium's.

As it fits LivreWolf's goal, it would be nice to improve this feature's usability for end users.

Please upvote my feature request on Codeberg if you agree.

Thanks

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UPDATE: Issue is not tied to the browser but to the specific sites. Some sites, like Proton, will require you to enter a 2FA code every time you login, even if the option to remember your sign in was selected at the login page.

ORIGINAL I'm currently running EndeavourOS, and I have Librewolf Version 120.0.1-1 installed. This is the latest version from AUR at the time of posting. I've noticed that some websites I visit frequently are not remembering my logins. Thus far, that includes one of the banking websites I use, Proton Mail, and Piped. Other websites appear to be remembering the logins after Librewolf closes.

I checked the Privacy & Security settings, and I confirm that the option listed in the title is not enabled. I also confirm that cookies are being stored for the sites I frequently visit.

Is anybody else experiencing this?

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Hi,

I'm using Librewolf on macos and have been using it for a while. While scrolling through my settings, I just noticed this message in "Privacy & Security" right under the Librewolf notice about Enhanced tracking protection:

"You're using Resist Fingerprinting (RFP), which replaces some of LibreWolf's fingerprinting protection settings. This might cause some sites to break."

Is it normal to have this?

I have deleted the whole librewolf folder under ~/library/Application Support in order to re-set the browser to its default configuration and I still see this. Weird thing is that on my other laptop running windows, this message does not appear.

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Translation icon.

I started to use librewolf 119.0-7 on ubuntu 22. I want to use translation icon to translate pages from English into my native language (not English). But I read, that to get it, English must be deleted from list of preffered pages. I don't think it will be good way to fix it so because of privacy. Can I fix it another way?

@librewolf

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Goodmorning, I have used for a lot of time Firefox. In the privacy settings I can change tracking protection preferences to normal, custom and strict protection. Actually I'm using Librewolf, but I can't see that option. What I liked of that option is that switching to custom I'm able to block all third part cookies. Librewolf doesn't block third part cookies by default. For example, when I log for work with Google and I enter in a page that uses the google session cookie, I can see in the bar that I'm accepting that third part cookie. Of course I can remove it, but when I close the browser and I open it again I'll get the same problem. So is there any way to block all third part cookies in Librewolf? I understand that due privacy reasons the tracking protection is set to strict by default, but why tou didn't put an option to block all 3rd part cookies? Anyway, sorry for my English, I'm still learning it, I wish the question is clear.

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Any thought on DOH, which is the base for this ECH? I remember in the end cloudfare and some others, providing the service to services, were the ones gathering the information instead of the ISPs... Librewolf still has DOH disabled by default, and although it can be easily change, perhaps that default is overall the sounder way.

Do Librewolf guys have different thoughts on DOH now, specially with the possibilities of ECH?

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Hey, I was wondering if there was any way or possibility to bind an IP or network device to Librewolf running in its Portable launcher on Windows. I have it on a USB key to be used in environments where I'll be working with multiple computers, hence the portable nature, and in surveillanced networks, hence my preference to use my own hotspot and have Librewolf prefer it over the system network. I've tried "ForceBindIP", and while it works for Firefox, it doesn't function on Librewolf Portable, at least from what I tried.

Thanks in advance; hopefully my needs aren't unclear.

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