Version History For Waterfox For Mac
Waterfox is a 64-bit version of Firefox. The browser's developers modified the Firefox source code specifically for machines running 64-bit versions of Windows. Software designed for 64-bit Windows editions can take advantage of faster RAM and processing speeds and greater stability in 64-bit systems.
Just converting Mozilla's source code for 64-bit Windows doesn't do enough to make Waterfox stand apart from Firefox and other Firefox-based Web browsers; other unique tweaks help it exploit the speed of 64-bit systems. As the Waterfox Web site states, speed is its mission. When we first opened Waterfox, it displayed our bookmarks and other personal data from Firefox. When it comes to looks and extras, Waterfox doesn't disappoint in a side-by-side comparison with the latest Firefox release. Waterfox has a family resemblance to other Mozilla-based browsers, with a dark blue Start button instead of Firefox's orange. Otherwise, Waterfox looks and functions like Firefox, including its various customizable features and options. Our add-ons, extensions, and plug-ins worked in Waterfox, too, including Microsoft's Office and Silverlight plug-ins.
Waterfox also has regular updates. We could tell with just a few quick trips to familiar sites that Waterfox is fast, so we visited some of our favorite browser speed test sites to see how it stacks up against the competition, including Firefox and our current default, Chrome.
For the most revealing results, we threw Peacekeeper's HTML5 torture test at each, pitting Waterfox against the site's Chrome benchmark and our own copy of Chrome. This online benchmarking tool separates the smartphones from the gaming desktops with a series of increasingly grueling tests that took some 5 minutes to run through. Waterfox bested Firefox but not Chrome, both in speed and HTML5-rendering capability, though the results were close enough to make it a matter of choice. Raw speed tests with CNET's Bandwidth Meter produced much closer results. Chrome held a consistent edge, but Waterfox is fast, too. Subjectively, it 'feels' fast, which might be the advantages of 64-bit operation. In any case, we like Waterfox a lot.
If you prefer Firefox but run 64-bit Windows, give Waterfox a try. Reply by jhs39 on September 27, 2014 After using Waterfox for a few weeks my opinion of the browser isn't as high as it was when I wrote the above review. It is so similar to Firefox that my computer thinks I'm using Firefox when I have Waterfox open. Add-ons that I added in Waterfox also show up on my copy of Firefox. But after using Waterfox exclusively I started to notice buggy behavior-buttons on some web sites would not work. Some web pages would load slowly or incompletely. After trying Firefox again I think it is faster and works more smoothly than Waterfox, even on a 64 bit system.
Full Specifications What's new in version 56.2.5 Waterfox has been patched with all the latest ESR security fixes. General Publisher Publisher web site Release Date October 31, 2018 Date Added November 02, 2018 Version 56.2.5 Category Category Subcategory Operating Systems Operating Systems Windows XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8/10 Additional Requirements None Download Information File Size 71.4MB File Name Waterfox 56.2.5 Setup.exe Popularity Total Downloads 159,744 Downloads Last Week 374 Pricing License Model Free Limitations Not available Price Free.
Waterfox for Mac provides you with a high-performance browser 64-Bit version of Mozilla Firefox. The Firefox source code was taken and compiled in order to specifically run for 64-Bit Mac computers. To make Waterfox for Mac stand out from the crowd, it was compiled with many optimizations so that it will perform faster and more efficiently than simply compiling Firefox as a 64-Bit program. Download, Install or Update Waterfox for Mac! Now start up faster, tab hop quicker and scroll like a speed demon.
The 100% fresh, free-range, ethical browser! Waterfox doesn’t sell access to your personal information like other companies. In fact - we don't even collect any.
From privacy tools to tracking protection, you’re in charge of who sees what. Get more done Now Waterfox for Mac is even faster – with quicker start ups and less hang time! That means windows and tabs load quicker for lightweight browsing that doesn’t hog your computer’s memory. Get more privacy To share or not share, that’s your call with Waterfox’s more powerful Private Browsing feature. It automatically blocks trackers and ads that collect your information without permission. Waterfox doesn’t sell access to your personal information like other companies. From privacy tools to tracking protection, you’re in charge of who sees what.
Old Versions Of Waterfox
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Version History For Waterfox For Mac Windows 10
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We’ve spent the last year supercharging Waterfox’s performance. Now start up faster, tab hop quicker and scroll like a speed demon. Waterfox Features:.
Your favorite add-ons and extensions. Classic add-on archive coming soon! - Adblock, Ublock, LastPass and thousands more. Customize your browser - Personalize Waterfox with everything from themes to privacy tools.
Browse faster - Start faster, tab hop quicker, get more done. Sync between devices - Get your tabs, logins and history on the go. Tabs that travel - View open tabs on any device. Waterfox for Android - The most customizable Waterfox for Android yet. Balanced memory usage - Browse smoothly and leave plenty of memory for your computer programs. Better bookmarks - Quickly save and organize your favorite sites. Ad tracker blocking - Waterfox Private Browsing blocks ads with trackers.
More powerful Private Browsing - More protection than Incognito mode or InPrivate. More private - We don’t sell access to your online data. No data collection - We have no need for your data, so you can browse freely. Password Manager - Forget the reset. Save passwords and logins quickly.
Note: Requires 64-bit processor. Also Available.