CLEANFOX Firefox Config

user.js for clean, fast, private Firefox.

• Tested this user.js on Firefox, Firefox Nightly, Firefox ESR.

Getting started

If you don't have firefox already: Get Firefox

1. Download the user.js file here (Right click > Save Link As…).
2. Open Firefox. In the URL bar, type about:profiles and press Enter.
3. For the profile you want to use (or use default), click Open Folder in the Root Directory section.
4. Move the user.js file into the folder.
5. Done.

Difference with Betterfox Config.

• Changed a few things in Betterfox.

Fox Type	Line #	Description	Status
Peskyfox.js	274	Pinned Shortcuts on New Tab	On
Peskyfox.js	330, 336	Always ask where to download	Off
Securefox.js	192	Battery status tracking	Off

• Following things added based on personal preference.

Code	Description
browser.urlbar.speculativeConnect.enabled	Disable URL bar, making speculative connections
ui.key.menuAccessKeyFocuses	Disable menu popping up when press ALT key

Note

Important

There are a few extra things available at the bottom of the user.js file. Enable them if you need.

Recommended Addons

1. uBlock Origin - Adblocker | Recommended filters
2. Enhancer for YouTube™ - Additional features for YouTube
3. Privacy Badger - Automatically learns to block invisible trackers
4. Sessionic - Save, manage and restore sessions

Additional Readings

• Check what information your device exposes to the web
• Firefox Hardening Guide
• archlinux article about Firefox configuration

Credit

• Many thanks to the Betterfox team for the base config.

since 05 Feb 2024