From dae3e38e8635d0928163bafc1a44dc271d8ef357 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: yokoffing <11689349+yokoffing@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:13:03 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 79 +++---------------------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 75 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 97d91e1..fc5d2e5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,16 +1,13 @@ ![Badge](https://hitscounter.dev/api/hit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fyokoffing%2FBetterfox&label=&icon=github&color=%23198754&message=&style=flat&tz=US%2FEastern)![GitHub Maintained](https://img.shields.io/badge/maintained-yes-green)![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/yokoffing/betterfox)![GitHub issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues/yokoffing/betterfox)![GitHub closed issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues-closed/yokoffing/betterfox)![GitHub repo size](https://img.shields.io/github/repo-size/yokoffing/betterfox)[![shields.io Stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/yokoffing/betterfox)](https://github.com/yokoffing/betterfox/stargazers) -# Betterfox -[about:config](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/about-config-editor-firefox) tweaks to enhance [Mozilla Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/). +# Betterfox 140 ESR +These prefs are applicable for [Firefox ESR 140.0](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/switch-to-firefox-extended-support-release-esr). [^more info](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/firefox-esr-release-cycle) -## Made for everyday browsing -[Faster](https://medium.com/@mihirgrand/comparing-popular-firefox-forks-6fa83fdfdaad#:~:text=31%25%20more%20than%20vanilla%20Firefox), more private and secure — without using third-party code. - -Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the [law of diminishing returns](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1206/1*lcOcxriV_II_lZuXQYLoXg.jpeg) and the [minimum effective dose](https://medium.com/the-mission/less-is-more-the-minimum-effective-dose-e6d56625931e). +Using regular Firefox? [Switch back to the main branch](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox). ## Required reading 0) Create a [backup profile](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Backup). -1) Download the user.js file [here](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/main/user.js) (Right click > `Save Link As…`). +1) Download the user.js file [here](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/esr140/user.js) (Right click > `Save Link As…`). 2) Review both [Common Overrides](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Common-Overrides) and [Optional Hardening](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Optional-Hardening) to make any necessary changes. 3) Open Firefox. In the URL bar, type `about:profiles` and press **Enter**. 4) For the profile you want to use, click **Open Folder** in the **Root Directory** section. @@ -20,74 +17,6 @@ Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the [law of diminishing 1) Get an **ad blocker** like [uBlock Origin](https://addons.mozilla.org/blog/ublock-origin-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-ad-blocker/) with our [recommended filters](https://github.com/yokoffing/filterlists#guidelines). 2) Enable **DNS-level protection** with your chosen [provider](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Optional-Hardening#secure-dns) to further protect against security threats, ads, and trackers. -## Simple goals -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 - -## Simple configs - -`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](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Fastfox.js) | Increase Firefox's browsing speed. Give Chrome a run for its money!| -| [Securefox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Securefox.js) | Protect user data without causing site breakage. | -| [Peskyfox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Peskyfox.js) | Provide a clean, distraction-free browsing experience. | -| [Smoothfox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Smoothfox.js) | Get Edge-like smooth scrolling on your favorite browser — or choose something more your style. | -| [user.js](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/user.js) | All the essentials. None of the breakage. This is your `user.js`. | - -## Recognition - -### Browser Integration -> [!IMPORTANT] -> While the browsers listed below incorporate Betterfox to some extent, they often modify it in ways that reduce its effectiveness. For optimal results, apply the `user.js` file even when using Firefox forks. - -* [Zen](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop?tab=readme-ov-file) | [files](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/blob/stable/src/browser/app/profile/zen-browser.js) (July 2024) -* [Midori](https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop/blob/ESR115/README.md) | [files](https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop/blob/f3d8d96eb8e08f35a64e3c957bea4e839d7c7730/floorp/browser/components/userjsUtils.sys.mjs#L28-L33) (Dec 2023?) -* [Mercury](https://github.com/Alex313031/Mercury/releases/tag/v.115.3.0) | [files](https://github.com/Alex313031/Mercury/commit/eb9600f9fb8f48c8f5b5c6f3264fbcdb5caff7f5) (Sep 2023) -* [Waterfox](https://www.waterfox.net/docs/releases/G6.0/) | [files](https://github.com/WaterfoxCo/Waterfox/tree/current/waterfox/browser/app/profile) (Sep 2023) -* [Floorp](https://github.com/Floorp-Projects/Floorp#-betterfox) [1](https://github.com/Floorp-Projects/Floorp/issues/233#issuecomment-1543557167) [2](https://blog.ablaze.one/3135/2023-04-01/) | [files](https://github.com/Floorp-Projects/Floorp/blob/ESR115/floorp/browser/components/preferences/userjs.inc.xhtml) (Apr 2023) -* [Pulse](https://github.com/pulse-browser/browser#%EF%B8%8F-credits) | [files](https://github.com/pulse-browser/browser/tree/alpha/src/browser/app/profile) (Dec 2021) -* [Ghostery Private Browser](https://github.com/ghostery/user-agent-desktop#community) [1](https://web.archive.org/web/20210509171835/https://www.ghostery.com/ghostery-dawn-update-more/) [2](https://web.archive.org/web/20210921114333/https://www.ghostery.com/ghostery-dawn-product-update/) | [files](https://github.com/ghostery/user-agent-desktop/tree/main/brands/ghostery/branding/pref) (Feb 2021) - -### YouTube -* [A Better Firefox](https://youtu.be/JuHIwCFx34Q?si=1dx39t3HX5kzNVj-&t=133) (Mar 2025) -* [Ditch Chrome for One Of These BETTER BROWSERS!](https://youtu.be/ygkxFc8SZlc?si=m5NQe-b_oFXs5crb&t=230) (Aug 2024) -* [The ULTIMATE Browser Tier List](https://youtu.be/j5r6jFE8gic?t=560) (Mar 2023) -* [I Hate Firefox. But I'm Still Switching Back to It.](https://youtu.be/w0SJFED5xK0?t=220) (Nov 2022) -* [Español] [Optimize and Accelerate Firefox](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XtoONmq5_Q) (Nov 2022) -* [How To Improve Firefox Performance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8IOJiOFVEk) (Dec 2021) - -### Podcasts -* [Italian] [Digitalia.fm](https://digitalia.fm/684/) | 1:41:35–1:42:41 (July 2023) -* [GhoSTORIES with Franz & Pete](https://anchor.fm/ghostories/episodes/S2E6-We-Talking-Ghostery-Dawn----Again-er0q02/a-a4o5vmh) | 17:05–18:40 (Feb 2021) - -### Articles -* [Español] [Firefox is an excellent browser, but this small modification makes it much faster and more private](https://www.genbeta.com/a-fondo/firefox-excelente-navegador-esta-pequena-modificacion-hace-mucho-rapido-privado-asi-funciona-betterfox) (Jan 2025) -* [Browsers for Daily Use](https://anhkhoakz.neocities.org/blog/browsers-for-daily-using/#firefox-but-hardened) (Jan 2024) -* [Avoiding Manifest V3 – Escaping the Ad-Pocalypse](https://www.xbitlabs.com/avoiding-manifest-v3/) (Dec 2023) -* [German] [Pulse Browser Review: Firefox fork with Turbo tweaks and Opera sidebar](https://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-Tipps-Software-Pulse-Browser-Review-ein-Firefox-Fork-mit-Seitenleiste-wie-bei-Opera-35644139.html#:~:text=Noch%20mehr%20Speed%2DFeatures) (Apr 2023) -* [2023 Browser Showdown: Comparing Chrome, Brave, Firefox, Vivaldi, and Opera](https://www.appdate.lk/technology/2023-browser-showdown/) (Jan 2023) - -### Guides -* [FMHY Browser Tools: Privacy Tweaks](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage/#wiki_privacy_based_browsers) -* [Firefox-UI-Fix](https://github.com/black7375/Firefox-UI-Fix/wiki/Tips#privacy) -* [Narsil/desktop_user.js](https://git.nixnet.services/Narsil/desktop_user.js#thanks) -* [pyllyukko/user.js](https://github.com/pyllyukko/user.js) [comparator](https://jm42.github.io/compare-user.js/) - -### Reviews -* “I use this one ... The performance is absolutely amazing. There’s definitely a huge difference when it comes to loading sites.” - [DIRIKtv](https://youtu.be/N8IOJiOFVEk?t=16) -* "BetterFox ... will provide good-enough privacy and help with performance." - [Qdoit12Super](https://old.reddit.com/r/browsers/comments/139h4my/suggestion_for_finding_3_good_privacy_focus/jj3n3qn/?context=2) -* "...drastically changed the experience with Firefox for me. Improved speed, security, smoothness, and removed clutter." - [AppDate](https://www.appdate.lk/technology/2023-browser-showdown/#:~:text=Used%20the%20BetterFox%20user%20config%20settings%20with%20some%20overrides%20which%20drastically%20changed%20the%20experience) -* "Firefox with uBlock Origin extension and tuned with Betterfox is faster than Safari." - [cugeloid](https://elephas.app/blog/best-browsers-mac#what-is-the-best-browser-for-mac-according-to-redditandnbsp) -* "I don't think I could use Firefox without Betterfox." - [Professional_Fun4616](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/15y815f/the_people_behind_betterfox_have_this_awesome/jxb7cir/?context=3) -* "The best collection of tweaks available." - [AuRiMaS](https://old.reddit.com/r/MozillaFirefox/comments/15cc1vk/about_changes_in_aboutconfig/jtyx910/?context=3) -* "FF is now much snappier!" - [whotheff](https://old.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/z5auzi/firefox_not_properly_usingrecognizing_gpu_poor/iy36hyz/) -* "...the experience is so good now I don’t think I’ll go back to any of the chromium based browsers." - [Mr_Compromise](https://old.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/zwioe1/what_browser_will_you_be_using_in_2023_please/j1wmbxo/) - ## Support If you like the project, leave a :star: (top right) and become a [stargazer](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/stargazers)!