GoKawiilJack Wallen/ZDNET
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.
ZDNET's key takeaways
Firefox is still alive and kicking.
Today's world demands privacy and user choice.
Firefox would be an improvement over many users' default browsers.
I've used Firefox, on and off, since it first came into being. It's fast, customizable, bloat-free, serious about privacy and security, regularly updated, and its developers listen to users. With a brief exception back in 2010, I've always been happy with the browser.
The company behind the browser is a different story. It's worth noting that in July, 2025, I announced that I was deleting Firefox for good. That decision was based on my distaste for some of Mozilla's actions over the years. Time does heal all wounds, however, and I found myself heading back to the open-source browser. Although I might disagree with some of Mozilla's decisions, Firefox is still one of the best open-source browsers on the market. And given my penchant for Linux and open source, it's hard to stay away from the browser that ships by default with most Linux distributions.
Also: Firefox just fixed my biggest annoyance with web browsers - and others should copy ASAP
... continue reading