Leebra buyeuropean
login register

Firefox based European browser alternatives

2 years ago by Jofus to c/buyeuropean

save

share

report

Hi im looking for a european alternative for my browser. I understand that basically all browser are either chromium or Firefox based. I heard mozilla is also going through their own enshittificafion so im looking for a european alternatieve

I would probably still prefer a Firefox based browser over a chromium based one, because … you know… Google.

Ive find librewolf to be the only real alternative but also heard good things about Zen Browser. But for The life of me, I cannot find where ‘The zen browser team’ Company is based or operaties from.

Does any one know this? Any other tips or suggestions are also welcome.

Blaze 25 points 2 years ago

My personal preference is Librewolf. Not sure about Zen, hopefully someone else will jump in

save

path: 0 15612175, hotness: undefined, score: 25, children: 2
joanwestenberg 8 points 2 years ago

Seconded for Librewolf

save

path: 0 15612175 15613374, hotness: undefined, score: 8, children: 0
Jofus 8 points 2 years ago

Thanks, ill start testing in out!

save

path: 0 15612175 15612205, hotness: undefined, score: 8, children: 0
snuggles 22 points 2 years ago

save

path: 0 15612540, hotness: undefined, score: 22, children: 3
HadOwenKiRoast 9 points 2 years ago

As of a few weeks ago it is correct

Before that it was all one dude maubg on reddit. Dude is Spanish for as much as I could find out.

I found Zen when it was pre alpha. Because I loved Arc but didn't like how the browser company pushed Ai.

save

path: 0 15612540 15613014, hotness: undefined, score: 9, children: 0
mlflexer 3 points 2 years ago

I was never a browser poweruser, but zen has made me one. Really loving it so far coming from Firefox.

save

path: 0 15612540 15613686, hotness: undefined, score: 3, children: 1
Propheticus 3 points 2 years ago

Really love(d) using it too the last week, but I can't live with the horrendous font rendering. Especially small/thin or light text on dark background (darkmode themes). Luckily the latest FF releases are adding a lot of vertical tab related functionality, theres tab groups and you can hide the title bar now.

save

path: 0 15612540 15613686 15616001, hotness: undefined, score: 3, children: 0
SapphironZA 15 points 2 years ago

Waterfox is one option. its UK based. I find it a little faster than librefox out of the. I use the container tabs extensively for my IT work juggling dozens of customer login details and profiles.

save

path: 0 15612833, hotness: undefined, score: 15, children: 1
Libb 3 points 2 years ago

+1 for Waterfox

save

path: 0 15612833 15613211, hotness: undefined, score: 3, children: 0
FlashingFreefall 15 points 2 years ago

Have a look at Mullvad browser made by a Swedish company.

save

path: 0 15612244, hotness: undefined, score: 15, children: 0
pauldrye 10 points 2 years ago

I haven't been able to confirm precisely, but the Midori browser appears to be from Spain or at least Europe. Their website only comes in English/Español and the only events they have listed as attending have been in Germany. It's Gecko-based, so it's "Firefox-ish". It also takes Firefox add-ins, which is nice.

I've been using it for a couple weeks now and it's been working fine. Spotify hiccups on it, but that's the only site I go to regularly that doesn't like it.

save

path: 0 15612554, hotness: undefined, score: 10, children: 1
banazir 3 points 2 years ago

Glad to see Midori is still active. I used it for a time 15 years ago and really liked it. Not sure about Astian, but I might have to take a look for myself soon.

save

path: 0 15612554 15613353, hotness: undefined, score: 3, children: 0
RambaZamba 8 points 2 years ago

Just my 2 cents as a web developer.. I don't have any reason to quit Firefox (or Thunderbird). Yes the hole communication about PPA was a disaster and opt out is not ideal, but on the other hand the Gecko engine is so important for the open web. Without Mozilla it will surely die soon. So we end up with Blink and Webkit, both controlled by US big tech companies.

So, is it really such a good idea to penalize Mozilla in the long term? I don't think so.

If PPA really is unacceptable for you, opt out. At least its a good idea to read about this standard and then make a decision.

save

path: 0 15613004, hotness: undefined, score: 8, children: 1
Jofus 2 points 2 years ago

I'm not sure if their PPA is actually that bad. I hear that some people say that its 'the final straw' in a slippery slope, but must admit that i'm not so sure if its really that bad.

save

path: 0 15613004 15613306, hotness: undefined, score: 2, children: 0
mihaella 8 points 2 years ago

i think vivaldi and ecosia browsers are also european

save

path: 0 15612925, hotness: undefined, score: 8, children: 1
Libb 8 points 2 years ago

Vivaldi is chromium-based (not FF-based) and it is European ;)

save

path: 0 15612925 15613212, hotness: undefined, score: 8, children: 0
JanUwU42 4 points 2 years ago

ZenBrowser, LibreWolf, Mullvad Browser

save

path: 0 15656237, hotness: undefined, score: 4, children: 0
Mrn1c3n1c3 1 point 2 years ago

I use Startpage, a dutch alternative. Pretty basic but solid browsing.

save

path: 0 15612964, hotness: undefined, score: 1, children: 3
stormyyy 4 points 2 years ago

at least partially owned by an American advertising company.

save

path: 0 15612964 15620954, hotness: undefined, score: 4, children: 2
Mrn1c3n1c3 2 points 2 years ago

Thank you.. Will start searching for beter alternative ...

save

path: 0 15612964 15620954 15654466, hotness: undefined, score: 2, children: 1
danny161 1 point 2 years ago

Qwant or look for a Europe hosted SearXNG instance

save

path: 0 15612964 15620954 15654466 16060410, hotness: undefined, score: 1, children: 0
buyeuropean
buyeuropean

@feddit.uk

login for more options
10894
3337
2774

Overview:

The community to discuss buying European goods and services.

Matrix Chat of this community

Rules:

  • Be kind to each other, and argue in good faith. No direct insults nor disrespectful and condescending comments.

  • Do not use this community to promote Nationalism/Euronationalism. This community is for discussing European products/services and news related to that. For other topics the following might be of interest:

  • Include a disclaimer at the bottom of the post if you're affiliated with the recommendation.

  • No russian suggestions.

Feddit.uk's instance rules apply:

  • No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia or xenophobia.
  • No incitement of violence or promotion of violent ideologies.
  • No harassment, dogpiling or doxxing of other users.
  • Do not share intentionally false or misleading information.
  • Do not spam or abuse network features.
  • Alt accounts are permitted, but all accounts must list each other in their bios.
  • No generative AI content.
Useful Websites
Benefits of Buying Local:

local investment, job creation, innovation, increased competition, more redundancy.

European Instances

Lemmy:

Friendica:

Matrix:

Related Communities:

Buy Local:

Continents:

European:

Buying and Selling:
Boycott:

Countries:

Companies:

Stop Publisher Kill Switch in Games Practice:

Banner credits: BYTEAlliance

go to feed...