Floorp: An Advanced and Fast Firefox-Based Web Browser

Summary

Floorp is an open-source web browser built upon Mozilla Firefox, designed to maintain an open, private, and sustainable web experience. It offers a robust alternative for users seeking a highly customizable and performance-oriented browsing solution. With its focus on privacy and open-source principles, Floorp provides a compelling choice for modern internet navigation.

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Introduction

Floorp is an open-source web browser developed by Floorp-Projects, based on Mozilla Firefox. Described as the "most Advanced and Fastest Firefox derivative," Floorp aims to provide users with a private, sustainable, and highly customizable browsing experience. It leverages the robust Gecko engine while introducing unique features and enhancements to distinguish itself from the standard Firefox offering.

Installation

Floorp supports various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, with multiple installation methods available for each.

Windows

Installer: Download the .exe installer from the Official Site.
Winget: winget install Ablaze.Floorp

Scoop:

scoop bucket add extras
scoop install extras/floorp

Requires Windows 10 or later, x86_64 CPU.

macOS

Homebrew: brew install --cask floorp

Requires macOS 10.15 or later, supports x86_64 and ARM64 CPUs with a Universal build.

Linux

PPA (Debian-based): https://ppa.floorp.app
Flatpak: https://flathub.org/apps/one.ablaze.floorp
Tarball: Download from GitHub Releases
AUR (Arch-based): floorp-bin or floorp (Unofficial)
SBo bin (Slackware-based): floorp-bin (Unofficial)

Supports Debian-based and Arch-based distributions, x86_64 & AArch64 CPU architectures.

For detailed instructions, refer to the Floorp Documentation Wiki.

Why Use Floorp

Floorp distinguishes itself as a Firefox derivative with a strong emphasis on user control, privacy, and performance.

Advanced Firefox Derivative: Built on the latest Mozilla Firefox source code, Floorp offers enhanced features and optimizations, aiming for a faster and more responsive browsing experience.
Privacy-Focused: Committed to an open, private, and sustainable web, Floorp integrates features designed to protect user data and browsing habits.
Extensive Customization: Floorp provides a highly customizable environment, allowing users to tailor their browser's appearance and behavior to their preferences, often through advanced configurations.
Community and Support: Floorp benefits from an active community, offering support through platforms like Discord and comprehensive documentation, fostering a collaborative development environment.
Open Source: As an open-source project under the MPL-2.0 license, Floorp promotes transparency and allows community contributions, ensuring its development is driven by collective effort.