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<img width="250" src="app/assets/icon/icon.png" alt="WebLibre Logo">
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# WebLibre: The Privacy-Focused Browser
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<a href='https://github.com/FaFre/WebLibre/releases'>
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<img alt="GitHub Release" src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/FaFre/WebLibre">
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</a>
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<a href='https://f-droid.org/en/packages/eu.weblibre.gecko/'>
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<img alt="F-Droid Version" src="https://img.shields.io/f-droid/v/eu.weblibre.gecko">
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<a href="https://liberapay.com/FaFre/donate">
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<img alt="Liberapay receiving" src="https://img.shields.io/liberapay/receives/FaFre">
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WebLibre is an independent privacy-focused browser for Android built on [Mozilla's Gecko Engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko_(software)) and [Mozilla Android Components](https://mozac.org/). It offers a fully-featured web browser with extension support, enhanced by powerful privacy features, local AI assistance (opt-in), and advanced tab organization tools.
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<a href="https://liberapay.com/FaFre/donate">
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<img alt="Donate using Liberapay" src="https://docs.weblibre.eu/static/images/badges/liberapay.svg">
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</a>
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<a href="monero:89rpdkq1XJYJYUshjF23YZhJdNEpghrQTXnz7vxnrLVHGrrqXTZ6BdKbqgyQnNZCkxTDA4RfhDsUcF6eHAAqco4WDQR2cZF">
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<img alt="Donate using Monero" src="https://docs.weblibre.eu/static/images/badges/monero.svg">
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> **📱 Early Access**
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> WebLibre is under active development with frequent updates and new features. The browser is production-capable for early adopters who value privacy and are willing to help shape its future.
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## Join the WebLibre Community
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**Your voice matters.** Since WebLibre respects your privacy by design—no tracking, no telemetry—we depend on community feedback to improve. Here's how you can get involved:
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- **[Feedback Platform](https://feedback.weblibre.eu/)** - Vote on features, share ideas, and help prioritize development
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- **[Matrix Chat](https://matrix.to/#/#weblibre:unredacted.org)** - Get support, discuss ideas, and connect with other users
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- **[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/FaFre/WebLibre/issues)** - Report bugs and track development
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Whether you've discovered a bug, have a feature request, or want to share your experience, we'd love to hear from you!
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## Privacy by Design
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A core mission of WebLibre is to shield users from third-party surveillance—whether by ISPs, tracking companies, or other entities seeking to monitor or collect data on your browsing habits. WebLibre achieves this through a suite of optional privacy features, including:
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- [**Web Engine Hardening:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Privacy--and--Security#hardening--advanced-controls) Strengthens the browser’s core to resist tracking and fingerprinting techniques.
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- [**Cookie Isolation:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/Container-Cookie-Contexts) Ensures cookies are separated by container or context, preventing cross-site tracking.
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- [**Content Blocking:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Privacy--and--Security#content-blocking) Blocks ads, trackers, and other unwanted content by default.
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- [**Tor Proxying:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/Tor-Proxy) Allows you to selectively route browsing traffic through the Tor network for enhanced anonymity.
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- [**Local Search Engine:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Personal-Local-Search-Engine) whenever possible, your device handles search and retrieval, minimizing the need to contact remote services.
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By combining these tools, WebLibre empowers you to browse the web freely and privately, minimizing exposure to unwanted monitoring and giving you genuine control over your online experience.
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## Features
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### Multi-User Profiles
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- **Complete Profile Isolation** - Separate browsing data, extensions, and settings per user
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- **Profile Backups** - Export and restore individual user profiles with all associated data
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- **Independent Configurations** - Each profile maintains its own containers, extensions, privacy settings, and preferences
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### [Tab Management](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Tab-Management)
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- [**Tab Containers:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Container) Organize tabs into isolated containers for enhanced privacy and workflow management:
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- [**Container Cookie Contexts:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/Container-Cookie-Contexts) Separate "cookie jars" for each container
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- [**Tor Proxy:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/Tor-Proxy) Route container traffic through the Tor network for anonymous browsing.
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- [**Biometric Authentication:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/Biometric-authentication) Restrict access to containers using fingerprint or face recognition
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- **Site Assignments:** Automatically route specific domains to designated containers
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- [**Tree View Navigation:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Tree-View-Navigation) Visualize and manage complex tab hierarchies with parent-child relationships
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- [**Local AI Assistance:**](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Tabs/Containers/Features/On-Device-AI) Use on-device AI models to intelligently group related tabs into new containers
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- **Flexible Tab Views:** Choose between list view, grid view, or tree view with tab hierarchy
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### [Personal Local Search Engine](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Personal-Local-Search-Engine)
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- **Unified Search:** Instantly search across:
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- **Open Tabs:** By title, address, and full page content (no size limits)
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- **Bookmarks:** Search your saved bookmarks by title, URL, and folder
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- **Web Feeds:** Aggregate and search your favorite news sites and blogs with full content indexing
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- **Browsing History:** Quickly find previously visited sites by title or address
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- **[Bangs](https://docs.weblibre.eu/Bangs):** Use thousands of built-in shortcuts for direct on-site search
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- **Custom Search Engines:** Create your own bang shortcuts for frequently used search engines and websites
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- **Local-First Search:** All indexing and search operations happen on your device—your data never leaves your control
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### Privacy & Security
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- **No Tracking:** WebLibre does not track or monitor your browsing.
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- **Local Data Storage:** All your data stays on your device.
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- **Tor Integration:** Route container or private tab traffic through the Tor network for greater anonymity.
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- **Ad and Content Blocking:** Optional content blocker (uBlock Origin) installation during onboarding.
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- **Web Engine Hardening:** Comprehensive and easy-to-use privacy and security presets for the Gecko Web-Engine.
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- **DNS over HTTPS (DoH):** Encrypted DNS with predefined or custom resolver options
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- **Container Data Isolation:** Clear container data for isolated containers
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### Productivity & Content Management
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- **Bookmark Management** - Import/export bookmarks (JSON/HTML format)
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- **Export Page Content** - Save web pages as PDF or Markdown
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## Getting Started
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1. **Download & Install** WebLibre on your Android device
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2. **Set Up Your Profile:** Create your first user profile during onboarding
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3. **Organize with Containers:** Create containers for different contexts (work, personal, shopping)
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- Assign specific websites to containers for automatic routing
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- Enable Tor proxy for sensitive containers
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4. **Import Your Data:**
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- Import bookmarks from Firefox, Chrome, or other browsers (HTML format)
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- Organize bookmarks into folders
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5. **Configure Privacy:**
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- Enable DNS over HTTPS
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- Configure web engine hardening presets
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- Set up content blocking (install uBlock Origin)
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6. **Customize Your Experience:**
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- Add custom search engine bangs
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- Configure tab management preferences
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- Install extensions from custom addon collections
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<p align="center">
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<a href='https://github.com/FaFre/WebLibre/releases'>
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<img height="100" alt='Get it on GitHub' src='https://docs.weblibre.eu/static/images/badges/github.png'/>
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</a>
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<a href='https://f-droid.org/en/packages/eu.weblibre.gecko/'>
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<img height="100" alt='Get it on F-Droid' src='https://docs.weblibre.eu/static/images/badges/fdroid.png'/>
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</a>
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<a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.weblibre.gecko'>
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<img height="100" alt='Get it on Google Play' src='https://docs.weblibre.eu/static/images/badges/google_play.png'/>
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</p>
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---
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## Feedback & Contributions
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WebLibre is in active development, and your feedback shapes its future!
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- **Share Feedback:** [Feedback Platform](https://feedback.weblibre.eu/) - Request features, vote on ideas, and share your experience
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- **Report Issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/FaFre/WebLibre/issues) - Report bugs and technical problems
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- **Community Discussion:** [Matrix Chat](https://matrix.to/#/#weblibre:unredacted.org) - Get support and discuss ideas
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- **Documentation:** [Documentation](https://docs.weblibre.eu/) - Learn more about features and configuration
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Since WebLibre respects your privacy by design—**no tracking, no telemetry**—we rely entirely on community feedback to improve. Share your experience, request features, or report bugs!
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