Firefox Fast & Private Browser Downloads & RevenueFirefox Fast & Private Browser · App Store & Google Play
Firefox Fast & Private Browser gets 100k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Firefox Fast & Private Browser by Mozilla is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Firefox Fast & Private Browser update history & changes
Last change · 108 events since 21 Dec 2010Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 108 events
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: openiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “q net”iOS#9 in South Korea search · popularity 84
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “redz”iOS#3 in Saudi Arabia search · popularity 83
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: ahora, builtiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “uc browser”iOS#10 in Indonesia search · popularity 84
- 📈Firefox Fast & Private Browser entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Communication · TW
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: built, commandsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “quick share”iOS#8 in Argentina search · popularity 80
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: brave, fix, perfectiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: description updatediOS· US
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: description updatediOS· 7 countries
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: description updatediOS· JP
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new iPad screenshotsiOS· JP
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · JP
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: description updatediOS· FR
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: description updatediOS· DE
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: description updatediOS· BR
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 159.0.1Android- Fixed passkey sign-in failing on websites that share passkeys across related sites, such as Facebook and Instagram.
- Updated time zone data to reflect Cuba's decision not to end daylight saving time on November 1, 2026.
- Various security & stability fixes.… more - 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 159.1iOSBehind-the-scenes updates to keep your browsing steady, smooth, and responsive.
Enjoying Firefox? Leave a review. Got ideas or feedback? Join the conversation at https://connect.mozilla.org. Need help? Our volunteer support community has your back at https://mzl.la/iOSSupport.… more - ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: braveiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: brave, desktop, protect, protonvpniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: brave, fibeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: brave, fibe, themeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: filesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: description updatedAndroid· US
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: privacyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📣Firefox Fast & Private Browser started 3 new adsAndroid3
- 📣Firefox Fast & Private Browser started 2 new adsAndroid3
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 159.0iOS- Quick Answers has a fresh new look! Enjoy a cleaner, more intuitive experience and try it out today! Available in the US only.
- Search what you see with Google Lens, now in Firefox.
Enjoying Firefox? Leave a review. Got ideas or feedback? Join the conversation at https://connect.mozilla.org. Need help? Our volunteer support community has your back at https://mzl.la/iOSSupport.… more - ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: navigator, controliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: explore, gear, perfect, share +3 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: protect, safe, sicher, faxen +5 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌏Firefox Fast & Private Browser: found on Samsung Galaxy StoreAndroid
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: websites, commands, originsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 159.0Android- Significantly reduced how often tabs unexpectedly reload on Xiaomi and Redmi devices.
- Fixed alarms being silenced when a video was playing on sites such as YouTube.
- Fixed videos not playing on some sites, such as The New York Times.… more - 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 158.0.2AndroidSecurity and stability fixes.
- 📈Firefox Fast & Private Browser entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Communication · SE
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: navigation, access, lists, stationiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 158.0.1AndroidFixed a frequent crash affecting some Android devices.
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 158.1iOSBehind-the-scenes updates to keep your browsing steady, smooth, and responsive.
Enjoying Firefox? Leave a review. Got ideas or feedback? Join the conversation at https://connect.mozilla.org. Need help? Our volunteer support community has your back at https://mzl.la/iOSSupport.… more - ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: wifi, esim, proxyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: remix, unlockiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser: now updating weeklyAndroid4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: explore, cryptoiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: safe, protection, bros, perfect +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “explorer”Android#9 in Brazil search · popularity 56
- 📈Firefox Fast & Private Browser entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Communication · TR
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: fontsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 6 countries
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS9 screenshots (was 10) · 6 countries
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new iPad screenshotsiOS· FR
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · FR
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new iPad screenshotsiOS· DE
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · DE
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new iPad screenshotsiOS· JP
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · JP
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: proxyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new iPad screenshotsiOS· US
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS9 screenshots (was 10) · US
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new iPad screenshotsiOS· SA
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS9 screenshots (was 10) · SA
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 158.0iOSBehind-the-scenes updates to keep your browsing steady, smooth, and responsive.
Enjoying Firefox? Leave a review. Got ideas or feedback? Join the conversation at https://connect.mozilla.org. Need help? Our volunteer support community has your back at https://mzl.la/iOSSupport.… more - 📈Firefox Fast & Private Browser entered the top 10 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Free · Communication · ES · Top Free · Communication · MX · Top Free · Communication · NL · Top Free · Communication · TH · +1 more
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: mercuryiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📊Firefox Fast & Private Browser passed 10k downloads a dayiOS7-day average, our estimate
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: privacy, secureiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 158.0Android- The tab bar can now be shown at either the top or bottom of the screen. Go to Settings > Customize to choose.
Firefox's Translations feature now supports the following languages:
-Albanian
-Belarusian
-Filipino - 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “search”Android#7 in Germany search · popularity 65
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 9) · JP
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: renamediOSFirefox 高速・プライベートなブラウザー → Firefox:プライベート保護機能付き高速ウェブブラウザー · JP
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsAndroid12 screenshots (was 8) · US
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: surfline, secureiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “search”Android#9 in Italy search · popularity 67
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS10 screenshots (was 10) · 7 countries
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · DE
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · BR
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: renamediOSFirefox browser privado → Firefox: navegador privado · BR
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser: new screenshotsiOS10 screenshots (was 10) · US
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 157.1iOSBehind-the-scenes updates to keep your browsing steady, smooth, and responsive.
Enjoying Firefox? Leave a review. Got ideas or feedback? Join the conversation at https://connect.mozilla.org. Need help? Our volunteer support community has your back at https://mzl.la/iOSSupport.… more - 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 157.0.1AndroidNEW
- Recent searches: Tap the search field on the homepage to quickly return to your recent searches.
- VPN availability: Free VPN is now available in more than 200 regions.
FIXED
- VPN stability: Fixed a crash that could occur when tapping the VPN location row as the VPN became unavailable.
- History items are now grouped by exact date for easier browsing
- You can now swipe to dismiss items on the Downloads page
- Security and stability fixes.… more - 🌏Firefox Fast & Private Browser: found on Huawei AppGalleryAndroid
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: surfiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: safe, privacy, protection, securityiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached #1 for “fire”Android#1 in Canada search · popularity 50
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “search”Android#7 in France search · popularity 67
- 🎉Firefox Fast & Private Browser in-app event: Pop-up ads, you're going down.iOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 1 Nov
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: privacyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “google”iOS#10 in Spain search · popularity 90
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “search”Android#9 in India search · popularity 60
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: sichereiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 157.0iOSBehind-the-scenes updates to keep your browsing steady, smooth, and responsive.
Enjoying Firefox? Leave a review. Got ideas or feedback? Join the conversation at https://connect.mozilla.org. Need help? Our volunteer support community has your back at https://mzl.la/iOSSupport.… more - 📈Firefox Fast & Private Browser entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Communication · FR
- ✏️Firefox Fast & Private Browser added hidden keywords: search, privacy, passwords, desktop +2 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Firefox Fast & Private Browser reached Top 10 for “search”Android#9 in United Kingdom search · popularity 71
- 🆕Firefox Fast & Private Browser first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕Firefox Fast & Private Browser first spotted by AppInsideriOS#62 in Top Free · Utilities · Saudi Arabia
- 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser updated to version 157.0AndroidNEW
- Recent searches: Tap the search field on the homepage to quickly return to your recent searches.
- VPN availability: Free VPN is now available in more than 200 regions.
FIXED
- VPN stability: Fixed a crash that could occur when tapping the VPN location row as the VPN became unavailable.
- History items are now grouped by exact date for easier browsing
- You can now swipe to dismiss items on the Downloads page
- Security and stability fixes.… more - 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser version 156.0.1Android- Built-in VPN: Get 50 GB of protected browsing each month to help hide your IP address and location. Available in select countries, with more coming soon.
- Better media controls: Skip forward or back and use the timeline to find your spot right from the media notification.
- Android sharing: On Android 14 and later, sharing uses the familiar Android share menu, with additional Firefox options like Send tab to device and Scan QR code. Earlier Android versions keep the existing share screen.… more - 📦Firefox Fast & Private Browser version 156.1iOSNo release notes
- 📣Firefox Fast & Private Browser started a new adAndroid3
- 📣Firefox Fast & Private Browser started 3 new adsAndroid3
- 📣Firefox Fast & Private Browser started 8 new adsAndroid3
- 📣Firefox Fast & Private Browser started 3 new adsAndroid3
- 📣Firefox Fast & Private Browser started 5 new adsAndroid3
- 🆕Firefox Fast & Private Browser released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Firefox Fast & Private Browser released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Firefox Fast & Private Browser at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, privacy-focused web browser by Mozilla that blocks trackers and offers customizable features for users prioritizing data security. The app holds strong positions in Communication and All Apps charts across diverse markets including Japan, Spain, Mexico, and Europe, indicating broad global adoption.
Similar apps: Brave Browser, DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser, Safari
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v156.0.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Firefox Fast & Private Browser downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 5k+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 100k+ | 500M+ Measured |
| Other Android stores | 5k+ | – |
| Total | 100k+ Confidence | 500M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Firefox Fast & Private Browser's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Hidden keywords
Firefox Fast & Private Browser shows up in App Store search (US) for 7 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #19 | 14 of 30 countries | #29 | – |
| Google Play | #2 | 23 of 23 countries | #9 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in
China ▲ +42% ·
France ▲ +27% ·
Italy ▲ +27%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 40% | ▲ +18% | |
| 150 | 19% | steady | |
| 83 | 11% | ▲ +27% | |
| 40 | 5% | steady | |
| 40 | 5% | ▲ +42% | |
| 35 | 5% | ▼ -5% | |
| 26 | 3% | steady | |
| 23 | 3% | ▲ +16% | |
| 22 | 3% | ▲ +27% | |
| 20 | 3% | ▲ +16% | |
| 17 | 2% | steady | |
| 7.5 | 1% | steady |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 219k |
| Google Play | 4.6 ★ | 6.6M 248k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 6.8M |
What users say about Firefox Fast & Private Browser
From the 194 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report frequent crashes, performance degradation on newer iOS versions, and bugs in settings or tab management. While some praise privacy features and speed, many are frustrated by instability, forced updates, and perceived lack of ad-blocking effectiveness.
Mixed (49% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads, and speed. The main complaints are about ads, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Ads: “Ads used to be blocked on these sites, but”
- Speed & performance: “Very user friendly, fast and efficient”
- Features & content: “Only non-google browser option”
- Useful: “Works great on my iPhone 7”
Common complaints
- Ads: “Meh, still ads and pop ups”
- Crashes & bugs: “Firefox just doesn’t work”
- Updates: “Latest update does nothing”
- Features & content: “Doesn't have advertised features”
About Firefox Fast & Private Browser
Firefox is a private web browser designed to protect your data, block trackers and make browsing fast, secure and simple. Whether you’re looking for an incognito browser, a private search experience, or a reliable browser for everyday use, Firefox puts you first.
Why people choose Firefox:
More privacy, less tracking – Firefox automatically blocks social media trackers, cross-site cookies, crypto miners and fingerprinting scripts.
Private browsing that protects you – Open private tabs that don’t save your history, searches, or cookies. Lock them with your device security for extra protection.
Fewer ads, less clutter – Turn on built-in ad blocking to cut down on distracting ads, leaving more room for what you actually came to see.
Fast, smooth performance – Load pages faster by blocking trackers and reducing unnecessary data usage.
Get Quick Answers – Ask Firefox a question by voice for a clear answer without digging through search results.
Quick page summaries – Shake your phone to cut through long pages and get the key points.
Tabs that work for you – Easily organize and switch between tabs and sync them across devices to pick up where you left off.
Focus without distractions – Reader View strips away clutter, while picture-in-picture lets you multitask with videos.
Passwords made simple – Generate, store and autofill passwords securely.
Search your way – Use your preferred private search engine or switch easily from the search bar.
Control your experience – Add extensions like ad blockers, customize settings and choose how you browse.
AI on your terms – Turn AI completely off or customize it feature by feature.
Sync across devices – Access your bookmarks, tabs and passwords anywhere you use Firefox.
Make it yours – Customize your home screen, layout and shortcuts for a more personal browsing experience.
Private by default.
Firefox is built to protect you. Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks common trackers, and you can also turn on the built-in ad blocker for more control over your browsing and fewer distracting ads. When you need more privacy, private browsing mode ensures your history, searches and cookies aren’t saved.
Your browser. Your rules.
Firefox puts you in charge of your internet. Add privacy or productivity extensions, including ad blockers, move your search bar, choose your default search engine and tailor your browser to how you use the web. Sync your data across devices for a seamless, consistent experience.
Focus with Firefox. Fast, secure and built around you.
Firefox is designed to help you stay focused with faster, more secure browsing. Reader Mode removes clutter from articles, Picture-in-Picture keeps videos accessible while you multitask and Tracker Blocking helps pages load faster. Built-in password management and private browsing keep everyday browsing simple and protected.
Built for people, not profit.
Firefox was created in 2004 by Mozilla as a faster, more priv
Firefox Fast & Private Browser App Store
Firefox Fast & Private Browser gets 100k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is #29 in Utilities Free in United States and charting in 14 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Firefox Fast & Private Browser on the App Store
App details
Firefox Fast & Private Browser downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Firefox Fast & Private Browser's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Hidden keywords
Firefox Fast & Private Browser shows up in App Store search (US) for 7 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| UtilitiesFree | #29 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #22 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #19 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #25 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #24 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #27 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #48 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #109 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #56 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #74 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #58 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #66 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #117 | |
| UtilitiesFree | #74 |
Apps near Firefox Fast & Private Browser on the chart
Utilities Free, around #29.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in
China ▲ +42% ·
France ▲ +27% ·
Italy ▲ +27%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 40% | ▲ +18% | |
| 150 | 19% | steady | |
| 83 | 11% | ▲ +27% | |
| 40 | 5% | steady | |
| 40 | 5% | ▲ +42% | |
| 35 | 5% | ▼ -5% | |
| 26 | 3% | steady | |
| 23 | 3% | ▲ +16% | |
| 22 | 3% | ▲ +27% | |
| 20 | 3% | ▲ +16% | |
| 17 | 2% | steady | |
| 7.5 | 1% | steady |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Firefox Fast & Private Browser
From the 194 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report frequent crashes, performance degradation on newer iOS versions, and bugs in settings or tab management. While some praise privacy features and speed, many are frustrated by instability, forced updates, and perceived lack of ad-blocking effectiveness.
Mixed (49% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads, and speed. The main complaints are about ads, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Ads: “Ads used to be blocked on these sites, but”
- Speed & performance: “Very user friendly, fast and efficient”
- Features & content: “Only non-google browser option”
- Useful: “Works great on my iPhone 7”
Common complaints
- Ads: “Meh, still ads and pop ups”
- Crashes & bugs: “Firefox just doesn’t work”
- Updates: “Latest update does nothing”
- Features & content: “Doesn't have advertised features”
About Firefox Fast & Private Browser
Firefox is a private web browser designed to protect your data, block trackers and make browsing fast, secure and simple. Whether you’re looking for an incognito browser, a private search experience, or a reliable browser for everyday use, Firefox puts you first.
Why people choose Firefox:
More privacy, less tracking – Firefox automatically blocks social media trackers, cross-site cookies, crypto miners and fingerprinting scripts.
Private browsing that protects you – Open private tabs that don’t save your history, searches, or cookies. Lock them with your device security for extra protection.
Fewer ads, less clutter – Turn on built-in ad blocking to cut down on distracting ads, leaving more room for what you actually came to see.
Fast, smooth performance – Load pages faster by blocking trackers and reducing unnecessary data usage.
Get Quick Answers – Ask Firefox a question by voice for a clear answer without digging through search results.
Quick page summaries – Shake your phone to cut through long pages and get the key points.
Tabs that work for you – Easily organize and switch between tabs and sync them across devices to pick up where you left off.
Focus without distractions – Reader View strips away clutter, while picture-in-picture lets you multitask with videos.
Passwords made simple – Generate, store and autofill passwords securely.
Search your way – Use your preferred private search engine or switch easily from the search bar.
Control your experience – Add extensions like ad blockers, customize settings and choose how you browse.
AI on your terms – Turn AI completely off or customize it feature by feature.
Sync across devices – Access your bookmarks, tabs and passwords anywhere you use Firefox.
Make it yours – Customize your home screen, layout and shortcuts for a more personal browsing experience.
Private by default.
Firefox is built to protect you. Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks common trackers, and you can also turn on the built-in ad blocker for more control over your browsing and fewer distracting ads. When you need more privacy, private browsing mode ensures your history, searches and cookies aren’t saved.
Your browser. Your rules.
Firefox puts you in charge of your internet. Add privacy or productivity extensions, including ad blockers, move your search bar, choose your default search engine and tailor your browser to how you use the web. Sync your data across devices for a seamless, consistent experience.
Focus with Firefox. Fast, secure and built around you.
Firefox is designed to help you stay focused with faster, more secure browsing. Reader Mode removes clutter from articles, Picture-in-Picture keeps videos accessible while you multitask and Tracker Blocking helps pages load faster. Built-in password management and private browsing keep everyday browsing simple and protected.
Built for people, not profit.
Firefox was created in 2004 by Mozilla as a faster, more priv
Latest updates
Store changes
What Firefox Fast & Private Browser changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from Mozilla
Firefox Fast & Private Browser Android
Firefox Fast & Private Browser gets 100k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is #4 in All Apps Free on Google Play in Japan and charting in 23 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Firefox Fast & Private Browser at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, privacy-focused web browser by Mozilla that blocks trackers and offers customizable features for users prioritizing data security. The app holds strong positions in Communication and All Apps charts across diverse markets including Japan, Spain, Mexico, and Europe, indicating broad global adoption.
Similar apps: Brave Browser, DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser, Safari
Firefox Fast & Private Browser on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v156.0.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Firefox Fast & Private Browser downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Firefox Fast & Private Browser's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
On Android app stores
The same app (org.mozilla.firefox) on every Android store we track. Known Android installs: at least 525M (Google Play band + AppGallery count).
| Store | Installs | Rating | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | 500,000,000+ | ★ 4.6 (6.6M) | 159.0.1 | Open ↗ |
| Huawei AppGallery | 25M | ★ 4.4 (10) | 159.0.1 | Open ↗ |
| Samsung Galaxy Store | not published | ★ 4.5 (219) | 158.0.1 | Open ↗ |
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Apps near Firefox Fast & Private Browser on the chart
All Apps Free, around #4.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Firefox Fast & Private Browser
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users praise Firefox for its speed on low-end devices and strong privacy features like ad blocking. However, recent updates have introduced significant usability issues, including tab reloading, autofill bugs, and sync failures.
Mostly positive (77% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for speed, and few ads. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and the design. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Speed & performance: “Fast & Smooth With Responsive”
- Ads: “just seen the advert I'm back”
- Ease of use: “Now its more convenient to all”
- Privacy & data: “Firefox, because privacy is my priority!”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Recently it crashes constantly”
- Design: “bloated ugly design with constant changes”
- Connection & sync: “Unless you up synced up your browsers”
- Ads: “no apps without ads.I want another app store google sucks”
About Firefox Fast & Private Browser
Firefox is a private web browser designed to protect your data, block trackers and make browsing fast, secure and simple. Whether you’re looking for an incognito browser, a private search experience or a reliable browser for everyday use, Firefox puts you first.
Why people choose Firefox
• More privacy, less tracking – Firefox automatically blocks social media trackers, cross-site cookies, crypto miners and fingerprinting scripts.
• Private browsing that protects you – Open private tabs that don’t save your history, searches or cookies. Lock them with your device security for extra protection.
• Fast, smooth performance – Load pages faster by blocking trackers and reducing unnecessary data usage.
• Search your way – Use your preferred private search engine or switch easily from the search bar.
• Passwords made simple – Generate, store and autofill passwords securely.
• Tabs that work for you – Easily organize and switch between tabs and sync them across devices to pick up where you left off.
• Focus without distractions – Reader View strips away clutter, while picture-in-picture lets you multitask with videos.
• Control your experience – Add extensions like ad blockers, customize settings and choose how you browse.
• Make it yours – Customize your home screen, layout and shortcuts for a more personal browsing experience.
• AI on your terms – Turn AI completely off or customize it feature by feature.
• Quick page summaries – Shake your phone to cut through long pages and get the key points.
• Sync across devices – Access your bookmarks, tabs and passwords anywhere you use Firefox.
Private by default
Firefox is built to protect you. Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks common trackers, while Total Cookie Protection keeps cookies isolated to the sites where they belong. When you need more privacy, private browsing mode ensures your history, searches and cookies aren’t saved. Private tabs can also lock automatically, so your activity stays yours.
Your browser. Your rules.
Firefox puts you in charge of your internet. Add privacy or productivity extensions, including ad blockers, move your search bar, choose your default search engine and tailor your browser to how you use the web. Sync your data across devices for a seamless, consistent experience.
Focus with Firefox. Fast, secure and built around you
Firefox is designed to help you stay focused with faster, more secure browsing. Reader Mode removes clutter from articles, Picture-in-Picture keeps videos accessible while you multitask and Tracker Blocking helps pages load faster. Built-in password management and private browsing keep everyday browsing simple and protected.
Built for people, not profit
Firefox was created in 2004 by Mozilla as a faster, more private and customizable browser designed to put people first. Today, Mozilla remains a nonprofit working to make the internet — and the time you spend on it — better.
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What's new in 159.0.1
- Updated time zone data to reflect Cuba's decision not to end daylight saving time on November 1, 2026.
- Various security & stability fixes.
Store changes
What Firefox Fast & Private Browser changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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