The LibreWolf Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about LibreWolf in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
LibreWolf
The Insider’s Guide
Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among browsers, read from LibreWolf’s own pages.
Made by LibreWolf community · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from LibreWolf’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on LibreWolf’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 8 of the 25 other browsers we grade
LibreWolf is an independent, open-source build of Firefox that ships with privacy and security settings changed from Firefox's defaults. It removes telemetry, includes the uBlock Origin content blocker, and uses privacy-oriented search engines. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and is maintained by volunteers who say they do not accept donations.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about LibreWolf, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The same settings can break pages and log you out, DRM video won't play and there's no Android version.
- 1
Best for a privacy-hardened Firefox
LibreWolf is a free Firefox build with telemetry removed, uBlock Origin included and fingerprinting resistance switched on.
- 2
It is free
LibreWolf has no paid plan at all. LibreWolf is free and open source. The FAQ says the project does not accept donations.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Windows, macOS and Linux.
- 4
No telemetry
The project states that it removes telemetry, data collection and experiments from the Firefox base.
- 5
uBlock Origin included
uBlock Origin comes installed with custom default filter lists, alongside Firefox's tracking protection set to strict.
- 6
Anti-fingerprinting defaults
It turns on resist-fingerprinting, reports the language as en-US to sites and disables WebGL, a common fingerprinting source.
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A 2.8 GPA, above 8 of 25
That is against the other browsers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
LibreWolf is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
LibreWolf at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Made by
- LibreWolf community
- Category
- Browsers
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a privacy-hardened Firefox
LibreWolf is a free Firefox build with telemetry removed, uBlock Origin included and fingerprinting resistance switched on. The same settings can break pages and log you out, DRM video won't play and there's no Android version.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free and open source, and a program anyone can download and run. The FAQ says the project takes no donations. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole browser is free, with uBlock Origin already installed. |
| Features | C | No telemetry, strict tracking protection, cookies cleared on close and fingerprint resistance. The gaps are written into the design: DRM is disabled, so DRM-protected video services won't play. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. The hardening settings can log you out or break pages until you adjust them, so expect some tweaking. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Windows, Mac and Linux only. The FAQ says no one currently provides an Android version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who LibreWolf is for
- Fits if you want Firefox without telemetry and with tracking blocked from the start
- Works for people who don't mind adjusting settings to get a site working
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you stream from DRM services, because DRM is disabled by design
- Watch out: cookies are cleared on close, so sites will log you out each time
- Not for you if you want it on your phone, as there's no Android version
- Watch out: it's maintained by volunteers and takes no donations
Good to know
Good for
- Firefox users who want strict privacy defaults without changing settings by hand
- People who want a browser with no telemetry
- Open-source supporters on Windows, macOS or Linux
Worth knowing
- DRM is disabled by design, so DRM-protected video services will not play.
- Resist-fingerprinting and cookie clearing can log you out of sites or break some pages until you adjust the settings.
- The FAQ says no one currently provides an Android version.
- It is maintained by volunteers and takes no donations.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
LibreWolf is free to use.
Free and open source, and a program anyone can download and run.
Free
$0
The full browser for Windows, macOS and Linux, with uBlock Origin included.
The free plan
LibreWolf is free and open source. The FAQ says the project does not accept donations.
Read from librewolf.net on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: macOS, Windows and Linux
Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, web browser, ad and tracker blocking.
No telemetry, strict tracking protection, cookies cleared on close and fingerprint resistance.
- No telemetry
- The project states that it removes telemetry, data collection and experiments from the Firefox base.
- uBlock Origin included
- uBlock Origin comes installed with custom default filter lists, alongside Firefox's tracking protection set to strict.
- Anti-fingerprinting defaults
- It turns on resist-fingerprinting, reports the language as en-US to sites and disables WebGL, a common fingerprinting source.
- Cookies cleared on close
- Cookies and site data are deleted when the browser closes by default, and Total Cookie Protection is enabled.
- Privacy-oriented search engines
- The default search list includes DuckDuckGo and Searx rather than Google.
- Follows Firefox releases
- It is built from the latest Firefox stable source, so security fixes arrive with Firefox's own.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
LibreWolf is made by LibreWolf community.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
8/25
Other browsers it is graded above
LibreWolf's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 8 of the 25 other browsers we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 10 of 25) and worst on features (C, above 0).
LibreWolf has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 26 browsers we grade, cut by the letter each got. LibreWolf’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 10 of 25
- AFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 25
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 25
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 25
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 25
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 24 browsers. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. LibreWolf is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
LibreWolf is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 15 of the 25 other browsers grade higher.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A web browser.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. LibreWolf’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Firefox, Waterfox, Floorp, Tor Browser and Zen Browser
The 5 tools LibreWolf is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.8GPA
Firefox
Free
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in.
- Only Firefox lists Android and iOS apps.
- Firefox is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- LibreWolf also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 3.2GPA
Waterfox
Free
Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with a built-in ad blocker.
- Only Waterfox lists an Android app.
- 3.2GPA
Floorp
Free
Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with workspaces and split view.
- LibreWolf also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 3.4GPA
Tor Browser
Free
Free browser that routes traffic through the Tor network.
- Only Tor Browser lists an Android app.
- LibreWolf also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.8GPA
Zen Browser
Free
Free, open-source desktop browser built around vertical tabs.
- LibreWolf also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is LibreWolf free?
Yes. LibreWolf is free to use.
How much does LibreWolf cost?
LibreWolf lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does LibreWolf work on?
LibreWolf is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does LibreWolf have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. LibreWolf is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does LibreWolf have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. LibreWolf is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is LibreWolf open source?
Yes. LibreWolf is open source, according to its own site.
Who makes LibreWolf?
LibreWolf is made by LibreWolf community.
What are the alternatives to LibreWolf?
The closest alternatives to LibreWolf in our directory are Firefox, Waterfox, Floorp, Tor Browser and Zen Browser.
How does LibreWolf compare with other browsers?
LibreWolf's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 8 of the 25 other browsers we grade, and level with 2.
Is LibreWolf good value for money?
ToolGPA grades LibreWolf A for value for money. LibreWolf has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of LibreWolf?
LibreWolf is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from LibreWolf’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from LibreWolf's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by LibreWolf community. Prices change, so check librewolf.net before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- LibreWolf, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/librewolf
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what LibreWolf’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. LibreWolf is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by LibreWolf community. Prices and plans change: check librewolf.net before you buy.