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LibreWolf 157.0.1-1 Delivers the Latest Firefox Security Fix to the Privacy-Hardened Browser
The privacy-hardened Firefox fork picks up the security fix and bug fixes from Firefox 157.0.1.
The LibreWolf project has released LibreWolf 157.0.1-1, a new stable build of the privacy-focused Firefox fork. The release is based on Firefox 157.0.1 and brings its security fix and bug fixes to LibreWolf users.
What's New in LibreWolf 157.0.1-1
LibreWolf follows Firefox's release schedule. This build incorporates the changes from the Firefox 157.0.1 maintenance update:
- Security fix: A security vulnerability addressed in Mozilla's latest advisory is fixed.
- Sidebar no longer gets stuck: For some users, the sidebar could get stuck on the Bookmarks or AI chatbot panel.
- Downloads on macOS: Downloads failed when the browser was set to ask where to save files but lacked permission to access the Downloads folder.
- Windows onboarding: Fixes a missing "Restore from backup" option during first-time setup in the upstream code.
What Makes LibreWolf Different
LibreWolf takes Firefox and removes or disables everything that phones home or compromises privacy:
- No telemetry, no experiments and no sponsored content.
- uBlock Origin is included out of the box.
- Privacy-hardened defaults, including strict tracking protection and fingerprinting resistance.
- Private search engines such as DuckDuckGo are preconfigured.
- Cookies and site data can be cleared automatically when the browser closes.
Because LibreWolf does not use Firefox's built-in updater, users should regularly check for new builds or use a package manager or update tool to stay current.
Download & Alternatives
- Get the latest version of LibreWolf on UpdateStar.
- Compare other browsers on the LibreWolf alternatives page, including Mozilla Firefox, Vivaldi and Opera.
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