Chrome finally pulled the trigger on the web’s best ad-blocker, uBlock Origin.
Now that Chrome has hobbled uBO, Firefox—my beloved— is surging again. I want to do my part to convince you to switch to Firefox and show you how I use it.
Why Firefox
Let’s get through the important talking points, in case you need a quick copy paste to convince a friend.
100% open-source Un-enshittify the web Android users rejoice Customize to your heart’s content
100% open-source
This section can be quick.
Here’s a github link to the source code of the Firefox browser. You can clone the repo, pop open your favorite AI code assistant and start asking questions about your browser - the most important app you use.
What libraries does their Android app use? libs.versions.toml boom! Also 8.11.1 on android gradle plugin? not bad Firefox.
Their license allows you to fork and distribute alternative versions. Vibe code a whole new browser.
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