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Trying to move away from FireFox.

I know that there is LibreWolf and GNU IceCat.

What are the pros and cons for each?

I tried GNU IceCat and I don't know how to install extensions. How to get extensions for GNU IceCat? Is it easier on LibreWolf?

I need the following extensions:

  • ublock origin
  • send to MPV player
  • privacy badger
  • Distraction free youtube
  • Unhook
  • LeechBlock NG
  • Privacy Badger
  • Tab Session Manager
  • KeePassXC-Browser
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[–] Showroom7561 14 points 21 hours ago (10 children)

I can't tell you much about the pros and cons for each, however, when I look at the number of active contributors for each project, I'm not thrilled by either of their staying power.

Icecat has only a few active contributors. LibreWolf has <20.

Just to compare, Waterfox has over 5000 contributors.

LibreWolf (and Waterfox) install extensions the way Firefox does, so it's very easy. Waterfox does give you the option to sync with Firefox, so that might be a major benefit if you want the functionality.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 19 hours ago (3 children)

You can also sync in LibreWolf, if you enable it in the settings.

[–] twopi 3 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)

I need to run my own sync server.

[–] cecilkorik 1 points 14 hours ago

You can do that too. LibreWolf is not taking away any of Firefox functionality unless there's a specific reason for it. Some of its defaults are stricter, but those can be changed. All the configuration is totally available to you.

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