cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/47572739

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/40834339

Just pick one - All the Fox functionality without bloatware

Librewolf - https://librewolf.net/

Waterfox - https://www.waterfox.com/

Zen Browser - https://zen-browser.app/

More browsers here - https://alternativeto.net/category/browsers/firefox-based/

You can also use this add to disable the shitload ai function in many search engines in one go

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/disable-ai/

GitHub page - https://github.com/jruns/disable-ai

You can find all the links on Mastodon<

  • XLE@piefed.socialEnglish
    12·
    4 days ago

    Waterfox is the most conventional alternative. If you want to be up and running in as few steps as possible, this is the best choice.

    Zen is the most unique. If you’re looking for a cutting edge and somewhat experimental browser, this one’s pretty great too.

    LibreWolf is the most private. It’s a halfway point between Firefox and Tor, but if you think it’s settings are too extreme, you can dial them down on your own pretty easily (it’s much easier than disenshittifying Firefox).

    • FarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)@lemmy.world
      0·
      4 days ago

      Thanks for the rundown. I was putting in time to make Librewolf work with some sites it was struggling with (purely entertainment/WebGL, mind you). I gave up in the end. Might try Waterfox or Zen next time I feel like making an attempt. That said, I’d be happier with a plugin that simply disables the AI stuff in Firefox.

      • Vincent@feddit.nl
        4·
        3 days ago

        Just toggle “Block AI enhancements” in the Firefox settings - way easier than a plugin, and safer too (not potentially dodgy third party).

      • XLE@piefed.socialEnglish
        0·
        4 days ago

        All I know from memory is you may need to disable LibreWolf’s canvas obfuscation, hopefully Waterfox is better. I know DRM licensing can be difficult, depending on what entertainment you’re trying to access.

        • FarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)@lemmy.world
          0·
          4 days ago

          Thanks. I tried many of those methods, but for one particular site I was interested in they just weren’t enough. I should probably still consider LibreWolf for serious stuff.

          • XLE@piefed.socialEnglish
            2·
            3 days ago

            I think DRM content should work out of the box in WaterFox.

            https://www.waterfox.com/support/drm-content/

            LibreWolf and DRM seems really messy. I see threads about having to do multiple workarounds… LibreWolf is great, but it might be overkill for you. Waterfox is already very private and debloated.