The Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It’s designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. You could say it’s a Tor Browser to use without the Tor Network. Instead, you can use it with a trustworthy VPN. The idea is to provide one more alternative – beside the Tor Network – to browse the internet with more privacy. To get as many people as possible to fight the big data gathering of today. To free the internet from mass surveillance.
The Mullvad browser is free of charge, open source, and can be used without Mullvad VPN (although the combination is recommended). It is supported across platforms (Windows, MacOS, Linux).
- Privacy quality of the Tor Browser. To use with a VPN - Using a VPN is not enough to achieve perfect privacy online. There’s simply too much data being extracted through most browsers. The Mullvad Browser is a web browser with the privacy quality of the Tor Browser, to be used with a trustworthy VPN.
- Strong anti-fingerprinting from the Tor Project - The Tor Project has a proven track record of building a privacy-focused browser. The Mullvad Browser has the same fingerprinting protection as the Tor Browser – it just connects to the internet with (or without) a VPN instead of the Tor Network.
- No telemetry - Telemetry is unique data being collected by the browser to improve its performance. We don’t believe in collecting data about our users. So, with the Mullvad Browser we have removed all telemetry.
- Privacy first - Mullvad VPN has a proven record of putting privacy first. With no strange business models or short-term venture capitalist owners. The Tor Project is a non-profit organization fighting for human rights.
Mullvad Browser 13.0 changelog highlights:
- The release introduces Mullvad Browser 13.0, the first stable version built on the Firefox ESR 115 foundation. Users now benefit from a year's worth of changes integrated from upstream sources.
- Mullvad maintains a strong commitment to user privacy and security, exemplified by the completion of the annual ESR transition audit. This rigorous examination of Firefox's changelog identifies and addresses potential issues that could affect the privacy and security of Mullvad Browser users, with problematic patches diligently disabled.
- Accessibility is a notable highlight in this release. It's the first time Mullvad Browser inherits Mozilla's redesigned accessibility engine introduced in Firefox 113. This enhancement significantly improves performance, particularly benefiting users who rely on screen readers and assistive technologies.
- The revamped DNS over HTTPS (DoH) settings under "Settings" > "Privacy & Security" offer users more control. By selecting "Max Protection," users can configure a DoH server without fallbacks or leaks, strengthening online privacy and security.
- Mullvad Browser 13.0 emphasizes a user-friendly, secure, and accessible browsing experience, aligning with Mullvad's unwavering commitment to privacy and security. [full release notes]
Download: Mullvad Browser 13.0 | macOS ~100 MB (Open Source)
View: Mullvad Browser Homepage | Mullvad Browser FAQ
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