How To Install LibreWolf Web Browser On Linux Ubuntu

How to install LibreWolf web browser on Linux Ubuntu 22.04 and Linux Mint. Librewolf web browser based on Mozilla Firefox with an emphasis on privacy and security.

It is designed to protect online privacy and security, by blocking trackers and other privacy-invasive features. Librewolf also includes an ad blocker and support for a range of privacy-enhancing add-ons. The browser offers a variety of features, including a built-in ad blocker, a data saver, and a pop-up blocker. Librewolf also offers tabbed browsing, bookmarks, and history.

The browser also supports a number of extensions, such as LastPass, uBlock Origin, and Dark Reader. It also provides an in-built password manager and a secure search engine.

The browser’s privacy settings are also very strong. It provides users with the option to control their data usage, block cookies, and disable tracking. Libreworlf also offers support for the encrypted communication protocol, HTTPS Everywhere.

Install LibreWolf on Ubuntu

Method 1: Run the following commands in terminal to install LibreWolf web browser in Linux Ubuntu:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt install curl apt-transport-https -y
curl -fsSl https://deb.librewolf.net/keyring.gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/librewolf.gpg > /dev/null
echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/librewolf.gpg] http://deb.librewolf.net $(lsb_release -sc) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/librewolf.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install librewolf

Method 2: You can also run the following commands one by one:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y wget gnupg lsb-release apt-transport-https ca-certificates

distro=$(if echo " una bookworm vanessa focal jammy bullseye vera uma " | grep -q " $(lsb_release -sc) "; then lsb_release -sc; else echo focal; fi)

wget -O- https://deb.librewolf.net/keyring.gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/librewolf.gpg

sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/librewolf.sources << EOF > /dev/null
Types: deb
URIs: https://deb.librewolf.net
Suites: $distro
Components: main
Architectures: amd64
Signed-By: /usr/share/keyrings/librewolf.gpg
EOF

sudo apt update

sudo apt install librewolf -y

NOTE: The above commands will install LibreWolf for Debian 11/12, Ubuntu 20/21/22 and Mint 20.2/20.3/21. If you don’t use one of those distros, the above commands will install the Ubuntu 20 build. If you want to manually choose a different distro’s build, then change the first of the above commands to point at that distro. E.g. to install the Debian 11 build, run distro=bullseye.

Once installed open the browser quickly by executing the “librewolf” command in terminal or you can open the browser from activities tab.

Remove and Uninstall LibreWolf from Ubuntu

if you wish to uninstall and remove the Librewolf browser, run the following commands:

sudo apt remove librewolf

Then to remove all of the LibreWolf repositories from your system, run:

sudo rm -f \
/etc/apt/sources.list.d/librewolf.sources \
/etc/apt/keyrings/librewolf.gpg \
/etc/apt/preferences.d/librewolf.pref \
/etc/apt/sources.list.d/home_bgstack15_aftermozilla.sources \
/etc/apt/keyrings/home_bgstack15_aftermozilla.gpg \
/etc/apt/sources.list.d/librewolf.list \
/etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/librewolf.gpg \
/etc/apt/sources.list.d/home:bgstack15:aftermozilla.list \
/etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/home_bgstack15_aftermozilla.gpg

The browser provides its users with a range of privacy and security features, making it an ideal choice for those who prioritize their online security.