It's meta-search. A decent idea, but still relies on other search engines. A bit misleading. UI is fucking * mint * tho.
this post was submitted on 02 May 2025
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To be fair, it was introduced as meta-search in the Waterfox changelog where it was publicized.
I'm not saying it's a bad thing. I'm just saying, some people might not realize that they're still using Google.
Yeah, I understand. 🤗
Now we just need Earthfox and Airfox, so we can have our own Avatarfox.
these jokes get me every time. last time someone said something like "earthfox, airfox, lived together in harmony..."
Is Waterfox just a different version of Firefox?
Essentially. Waterfox is a Firefox "fork" (a reimagined version of Firefox using its original source code) Unlike Firefox, Waterfox is more privacy focused with no telementary and a built in tracker blocker.
I use it for the default interface customizations and tree-style sidebar. I personally don't care that much about the very basic level of Firefox's telemetry, but yes, Waterfox bundles the Betterfox config to shut down trackers plus overall just make itself faster.
Good to know. Thank you.
Ah, fork was the term I was looking for. Thanks.
This seems great!
Supports vanilla ff add-ons?
the search engine, a website?
Comments said a ff fork. Is this not a ff fork with a built-in metasearch?
Edit: allow me to clarify. The engine in the link is just the search engine; I get that. I meant waterfox. Is that not a fork? And if it is, does it support the vanilla add-ons? It's been a day and I'm exhausted, and am not explaining properly I think sorry
This Private Search is just a standalone website (and not part of the browser). And yes, Waterfox the browser does support WebExtensions, as it includes Firefox Quantum features.
Ok cool. Thanks. Again, sorry for my poorly worded questions
lol no problem