31% faster than regular Firefoxsup>[1](https://medium.com/@mihirgrand/comparing-popular-firefox-forks-6fa83fdfdaad#:~:text=31%25%20more%20than%20vanilla%20Firefox)</sup :rocket:
about:config tweaks to enhance Mozilla Firefox.
:new: Now with ESR support.
A secure, blazing fast browsing experience. Without breakage.
Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the law of diminishing returns and the minimum effective dose.
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0) Create a backup profile.
1) Download the user.js file here (Right click > Save Link As…
).
2) Review Common Overrides and make any necessary changes.
about:profiles
and press Enter.
4) For the profile you want to use (or use default), click Open Folder in the Root Directory section.
5) Move the user.js
file into the folder.After restarting Firefox: 1) Get an ad blocker like uBlock Origin with our recommended filters. 2) Enable DNS-level protection with NextDNS. Use the link and support this page!
1) Minimalism: get what isn't needed out of the way 2) Efficiency: unleash Firefox's ability to be fast and performant 3) Privacy: protect your data without causing site breakage
Fastfox
, Securefox
, Peskyfox
, and Smoothfox
are guides to settings within Firefox.
The user.js
— a configuration file that controls Firefox settings — is curated from these guides.
List | Description |
---|---|
Fastfox | Increase Firefox's browsing speed. Give Chrome a run for its money! |
Securefox | Protect user data without causing site breakage. |
Peskyfox | Provide a clean, distraction-free browsing experience. |
Smoothfox | Get Edge-like smooth scrolling on your favorite browser — or choose something more your style. |
user.js | All the essentials. None of the breakage. This is your user.js . |
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