Firefox's has been reimagined in 2025 to be fast, modern and inviting the first time you run it and every day after. We've always had your back on privacy, and still do. We think the browser should be a piece of software you can rely on to have your back, pleasant to look at and working seamlessly with the web.
Why is Firefox sending me notifications from websites I don't have open?
Firefox supports web push notifications, which allow websites to send alerts even when they are not open. If you are receiving notifications from unwanted sites, go to Firefox's settings, navigate to the Privacy & Security section, find the Permissions area, and review your Notifications settings. There, you can remove any sites you no longer wish to receive notifications from.
Does Firefox use Google as the default search engine?
Yes, Google pays hefty royalties to Mozilla for making them the default search engine in Firefox. That deal is worth around $500 million per year (as of 2024-2025) and makes up the vast majority of Mozilla's total revenue.
Is Firefox better than Google Chrome?
Firefox and Chrome are updated every few weeks, so it's hard to compare them over time. Many users consider Firefox better than Google Chrome for its strong focus on privacy, security, and user control. Unlike Chrome, which is developed by an ad-driven company, Firefox is built by Mozilla, a non-profit organization which nonetheless depends directly on Google search royalties to fund its projects.
In terms of performance, Firefox is often praised for being fast and responsive, especially on older hardware. It consumes less memory than Chrome in many cases and supports a wide range of extensions. At one point, Firefox has offered advantages over Chrome in terms of RAM usage, but that claim can go back and forth depending on the version (and the potential for regressions). Microsoft Edge and Apple's Safari have also made such claims, but in general all browsers are continually improving and beating each other.
If you're seeking the best customizability on a stock browser, you can also check out Vivaldi.
Is Firefox based on Chromium?
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