Software update: Waterfox G6.0

Version G6.0 of Waterfox has been released. Waterfox is a web browser based on the Firefox source code. The project was started in 2011 by then sixteen-year-old Alex Kontos and was one of the first 64bit browsers on the market. Waterfox G5 is based on Gecko 102 with various optimizations, has no plugin whitelist and does not send telemetry to Waterfox. Since version G5.1.9, the browser is independent again, three years after it was sold to System1. The changelog for G6.0 can be found below.

New Features

• Waterfox uses DNS over Oblivious HTTP, a privacy preserving method for DNS queries.
• You can now move and remove the extension button from the navigation bar.
  • Access this via Menu > More tools > Customize toolbar…
• Waterfox is now built with new optimization techniques, giving you a faster browsing experience.
• Linux, alongside Windows, now supports DRM. That means you can watch your favorite shows on the streaming platform of your choice.

Changes

• Waterfox’s preferences have been gone through with a fine tooth comb, with a lot of assistance from yokoffingwho maintains Betterfox.js.

Upcoming Changes

• Waterfox for Android’s feature set has been finalized, but requires updating to the latest components. This is in progress and is due for release. iOS is now in the pipeline as well.
• Privacy enhancements to some of the most popular search engines (wink wink, nudge nudge) are also in the pipeline, with more to be revealed soon.