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This changelog will be used from now on to document changes in a precise manner, with a list of changes for each setting version. Setting versions are documented using the pref librewolf.cfg.version, available in about:config.

7.7

base librewolf version: 115.x

References:

https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/issues/262

Added preferences

defaultPref("browser.urlbar.suggest.weather", false);
defaultPref("extensions.quarantinedDomains.enabled", false);

7.6

base librewolf version: 111.x - 114.x

References:

the prefs added in the LOGGING section are off by default in the official Mozilla builds, so we are just acting like Firefox here;

Removed preferences

defaultPref("browser.contentblocking.report.monitor.enabled", false); // default

Changed preferences

defaultPref("app.support.baseURL", "https://support.librewolf.net/");

Added preferences

pref("browser.dom.window.dump.enabled", false);
pref("devtools.console.stdout.chrome", false);

7.5

target commit: from 71a20c6fff to 6fe09c63cb

base librewolf version: 109.x and 110.x

References:

thumbnails are only used in privileged code to populate New Tab Page and Ctrl+Tab previews.
the startup blank window doesn't break anything and the perceived performance boost is irrelevant on modern hardware.
reset popup events to default as it's mostly a non-issue.

Removed preferences

defaultPref("browser.pagethumbnails.capturing_disabled", true);
defaultPref("browser.startup.blankWindow", false);
defaultPref("dom.popup_allowed_events", "click dblclick mousedown pointerdown");

7.4

target commit: b0d277a77b

base librewolf version: 108.x

References:

win7/8.x don't need this pref thanks to Firefox's own implementation of mDNS.

Removed preferences

defaultPref("media.peerconnection.ice.no_host", true); // don't use any private IPs for ICE candidate

7.3

target commit: from 9395f5c0e0 to 240e184b78

base librewolf version: 107.x

References:

mixed content is already covered by HTTPS-only-mode;
dom.disable_beforeunload is no longer necessary;
beacon API is fine;
Firefox Vew pref was removed in previous commit, adding reference to the changelog;

Removed preferences

defaultPref("security.mixed_content.block_display_content", true); // block insecure passive content
defaultPref("dom.disable_beforeunload", true);
defaultPref("dom.disable_open_during_load", true); // default
defaultPref("browser.tabs.firefox-view", false);
pref("beacon.enabled", false);

7.2

target commit: from 7211e954b8 to eb51b4785e

base librewolf version: 106.x

References:

hide Firefox View til reviewed, see https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/source/-/issues/78;
hotfix for syntax error;

Removed preferences

defaultPref("browser.ssl_override_behavior", 1); // deprecated

Added preferences

defaultPref("browser.tabs.firefox-view", false);

7.1

target commit: 33e1ec1cb9

base librewolf version: 106.x

References:

change most lockPref() to pref() or defaultPref(), see https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/issues/204;
offline autodetection is mature enough and it is used by some APIs;
if someone wants to get the mozilla extension for USB debugging, that's fine.

Removed preferences

defaultPref("network.manage-offline-status", false);
defaultPref("devtools.remote.adb.extensionURL", "");
defaultPref("devtools.chrome.enabled", false); // default

7.0

target commit: from ed9334d258 to 1bdfd333e3

base librewolf version: 105.x

References:

enable APS;
trim unnecessary or default NTP prefs, then tidy existing ones;
stick to default session restore interval for writes;
remove a bunch of default prefs that have been that way for the longest;
offer accessibility by default;
remove hardcore svg security pref since CVEs are very old and irrelevant, see this discussion;
improve autoplay behavior.

Added preferences

defaultPref("privacy.partition.always_partition_third_party_non_cookie_storage", true);
defaultPref("privacy.partition.always_partition_third_party_non_cookie_storage.exempt_sessionstorage", false);

Removed preferences

defaultPref("browser.newtab.preload", false);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.discoverystreamfeed", false);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.discoverystream.enabled", false);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.snippets", false); // default
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.system.topstories", false);
defaultPref("browser.sessionstore.interval", 60000); // increase time between session saves
defaultPref("network.http.windows-sso.enabled", false); // default
defaultPref("privacy.partition.serviceWorkers", true); // default v105+
defaultPref("accessibility.force_disabled", 1); // block accessibility services
lockPref("toolkit.telemetry.shutdownPingSender.enabledFirstSession", false); // default
lockPref("toolkit.telemetry.reportingpolicy.firstRun", false); // default
defaultPref("network.http.referer.XOriginPolicy", 0); // default
lockPref("browser.safebrowsing.passwords.enabled", false); // default
lockPref("browser.safebrowsing.provider.google4.dataSharing.enabled", false); // default
defaultPref("gfx.font_rendering.opentype_svg.enabled", false); // disale svg opentype fonts
defaultPref("media.autoplay.blocking_policy", 2);

6.9

target commit: 49a705f835

base librewolf version: 104.x

References:

autofill prefs have been replaced in a migration, we now only keep the bare minimum;

Removed preferences

defaultPref("browser.fixup.alternate.enabled", false); // default v104+
defaultPref("browser.urlbar.dnsResolveSingleWordsAfterSearch", 0); // default v104+
defaultPref("extensions.formautofill.available", "off"); // deprecated
defaultPref("extensions.formautofill.creditCards.available", false); // deprecated
defaultPref("extensions.formautofill.heuristics.enabled", false);

6.8

target commit: 381cbed42c

base librewolf version: 103.x

References:

geoclue;

Added preferences

defaultPref("geo.provider.use_geoclue", false); // [LINUX]

Removed preferences

defaultPref("network.cookie.cookieBehavior", 5); // default

6.7

target commit: from e505ddbf02 to 02212c3f44

base librewolf version: 103.x

References:

the cookie lifetime policy pref has been deprecated, see https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/issues/199;
stop disabling IPv6, see https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/issues/96;
discussion about domain guessing is available at https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/issues/197.

Removed preferences

defaultPref("network.cookie.lifetimePolicy", 2); // deprecated
defaultPref("network.dns.disableIPv6", true);

Unlocked preferences

defaultPref("browser.fixup.alternate.enabled", false); // default v104+

6.6

target commit: from bc16f4f141 to c983fcc8be

base librewolf version: 102.x

References:

sha1 certificates: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/1767489 and https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/1766687.
trimming only applies to http websites so it's very minimal.
crlite: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1773371, we can stick to default 3 till v103, then the value will be changed to 2 which is the best possible if mozilla feels like it's ready usability wise.
add more entries to the native query stripping list, to get in line with brave.
services.settings.server can now be used as a pref, see: https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/source/-/merge_requests/37

Added preferences

defaultPref("services.settings.server", "https://%.invalid") // set the remote settings URL (REMOTE_SETTINGS_SERVER_URL in the code)

Removed preferences

defaultPref("security.pki.sha1_enforcement_level", 1); // default
defaultPref("browser.urlbar.trimURLs", false);
defaultPref("security.pki.crlite_mode", 3); // default
defaultPref("security.OCSP.enabled", 1); // default

Changed preferences

defaultPref("privacy.query_stripping.strip_list", "__hsfp __hssc __hstc __s _hsenc _openstat dclid fbclid gbraid gclid hsCtaTracking igshid mc_eid ml_subscriber ml_subscriber_hash msclkid oft_c oft_ck oft_d oft_id oft_ids oft_k oft_lk oft_sk oly_anon_id oly_enc_id rb_clickid s_cid twclid vero_conv vero_id wbraid wickedid yclid");

6.5

target commit: b10dcbdd84

base librewolf version: 101.x

References:

query stripping is now part of strict mode.
session cookie prefs are useless given that we sanitize on close, more details at arkenfox.
fission has been a default for the longest now.

Removed preferences

defaultPref("privacy.query_stripping.enabled", true);
defaultPref("network.cookie.thirdparty.sessionOnly", true);
defaultPref("network.cookie.thirdparty.nonsecureSessionOnly", true);
defaultPref("fission.autostart", true);

6.4

target commit: eea09ca073

base librewolf version: 100.x

References:

hide Firefox Focus promo in private tabs.
double checking revoked certificates with both CRL and OCSP allows to detect false positives and it is also the default.
clearOnShutdown prefs now respect exceptions so we can tick all boxes in that UI as well.

Added preferences

lockPref("browser.promo.focus.enabled", false);
defaultPref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.offlineApps", true);

Changed preferences

defaultPref("security.pki.crlite_mode", 3); // prev 2

Removed preferences

defaultPref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.cookies", false);

6.3

target commit: e84fc950bf

base librewolf version: 99.x

References:

Fixes the uBlock Origin installation URL

6.2

target commit: ac95f5195e

base librewolf version: 99.x

References:

vpn pref was set to the wrong value by mistake.
offscreencanvas cannot be read back using JS, plus it is being tracked upstream. see this comment, which solves doubts from 6.1 changelog.

Removed preferences

defaultPref("gfx.offscreencanvas.domain-enabled", false);

Changed preferences

lockPref("browser.vpn_promo.enabled", false);

6.1

target commit: 465257e599

base librewolf version: 99.x

References:

csp pref has been deprecated.
quicksuggest prefs are redundant as it has a master switch. the master switch is now force applied on each restart of the browser.
do not whitelist offscreencanvas for now, we need to first check how it is tied to the "normal" canvas.

Notes: using the vpn pref should allow us to get rid of one patch.

Added preferences

lockPref("browser.vpn_promo.enabled", true);
defaultPref("gfx.offscreencanvas.domain-enabled", false);

Removed preferences

lockPref("security.csp.enable", true); // enforce csp, default
lockPref("browser.urlbar.suggest.quicksuggest.nonsponsored", false);
lockPref("browser.urlbar.suggest.quicksuggest.sponsored", false);
lockPref("browser.urlbar.quicksuggest.dataCollection.enabled", false); // default
lockPref("browser.urlbar.quicksuggest.scenario", "history");

Changed preferences

pref("browser.urlbar.quicksuggest.enabled", false);

6.0

target commit: 0822d491d2

base librewolf version: 98.x

References:

we are going to force history to custom mode and hide the UI for always on PB mode, a bunch of pointers are collected in this MR.
handlers prefs are deprecated.
for OCSP see this issue.

Added preferences

pref("privacy.history.custom", true);
pref("browser.privatebrowsing.autostart", false);
defaultPref("browser.preferences.moreFromMozilla", false); // hide about:preferences#moreFromMozilla
defaultPref("security.OCSP.require", true); // set to hard-fail

Removed preferences

/** [SECTION] HANDLERS
 * remove the default handlers for several tipe of files and services.
 */
lockPref("gecko.handlerService.schemes.mailto.0.uriTemplate", "");
lockPref("gecko.handlerService.schemes.mailto.0.name", "");
lockPref("gecko.handlerService.schemes.mailto.1.uriTemplate", "");
lockPref("gecko.handlerService.schemes.mailto.1.name", "");
lockPref("gecko.handlerService.schemes.irc.0.uriTemplate", "");
lockPref("gecko.handlerService.schemes.irc.0.name", "");
lockPref("gecko.handlerService.schemes.ircs.0.uriTemplate", "");
lockPref("gecko.handlerService.schemes.ircs.0.name", "");

Changed preferences

defaultPref("security.OCSP.enabled", 1);

5.5

target commit: 0fc1ff53c9

base librewolf version: 97.x

References:

showing the insecure connection text is redundant as there's already the lock UI for http websites.
browser.places.speculativeConnect.enabled controls speculative connections for bookmarks and will be fully effective only once we hit v98.
we will no longer disable history but we'll clear it on close. reasoning.
download annoyances.

Notes: the settings have been re-organized and they should also be documented a bit better now.

Removed preferences

defaultPref("security.insecure_connection_text.enabled", true); // display http websites as insecure in the ui
defaultPref("places.history.enabled", true);

Added preferences

defaultPref("browser.places.speculativeConnect.enabled", false);
defaultPref("browser.download.alwaysOpenPanel", false); // do not expand toolbar menu for every download, we already have enough interaction

Changed preferences

pref("security.tls.version.enable-deprecated", false); // make TLS downgrades session only by enforcing it with pref()

5.4

target commit:

base librewolf version: 96.x

References:

serve custom uBO assets

Added preferences

defaultPref("librewolf.uBO.assetsBootstrapLocation", "https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/source/-/raw/main/assets/uBOAssets.json");

Changed preferences

defaultPref("privacy.query_stripping.strip_list", "__hsfp __hssc __hstc __s _hsenc _openstat dclid fbclid gbraid gclid hsCtaTracking igshid mc_eid ml_subscriber ml_subscriber_hash msclkid oly_anon_id oly_enc_id rb_clickid s_cid twclid vero_conv vero_id wbraid wickedid yclid");

5.3

target commit: c256656f37

base librewolf version: 96.x

References:

Added preferences

defaultPref("identity.fxaccounts.enabled", false); // sync and firefox account
defaultPref("privacy.query_stripping.enabled", true);
defaultPref("privacy.query_stripping.strip_list", "__hsfp __hssc __hstc __s _hsenc _openstat dclid fbclid gclid hsCtaTracking igshid mc_eid ml_subscriber ml_subscriber_hash msclkid oly_anon_id oly_enc_id rb_clickid s_cid vero_conv vero_id wickedid yclid");

5.2

target commit: f3b4414d30

base librewolf version: 96.x

References:

fix console issue

Added preferences

defaultPref("devtools.selfxss.count", 0);

5.1

target commit: f28b218e97 and 60221803c4

base librewolf version: 96.x

References:

fix language issue

Added preferences

pref("intl.accept_languages", "en-US, en");

Removed preferences

defaultPref("intl.locale.requested", "en-US");
defaultPref("privacy.spoof_english", 2);
defaultPref("browser.search.region", "US"); // set a default search region for all users
defaultPref("extensions.getAddons.langpacks.url", ""); // prevent users from adding lang packs, which would cause leaks

Changed preferences

pref("javascript.use_us_english_locale", true);

5.0

target commit: from 8a98176400 to b219a75b4a

base librewolf version: 96.x

References:

Added preferences

defaultPref("privacy.partition.serviceWorkers", true); // isolate service workers

Removed preferences

defaultPref("extensions.update.enabled", false); // disable automatic checks for extension updates
defaultPref("extensions.update.autoUpdateDefault", false); // disable automatic installs of extension updates
defaultPref("browser.tabs.loadBookmarksInTabs", true);
defaultPref("clipboard.autocopy", false);
defaultPref("dom.popup_maximum", 4);
defaultPref("general.autoScroll", false);
defaultPref("devtools.selfxss.count", 0); // was set because of https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/linux/-/issues/80
defaultPref("dom.push.enabled", false); // disable push notifications
defaultPref("dom.push.serverURL", ""); // default "wss://push.services.mozilla.com/"
defaultPref("dom.serviceWorkers.enabled", false); // disable service workers, must enable for push notifications

4.0

target commit: 9003f029f8

base librewolf version: 95.x

References:

review webrtc.
stop disabling geo api.
deprecate RFP dark mode.
offlineApps change in 3.1 did not respect exceptions, so revert it.
uncomment prefs to enable CRL without OCSP fallback, although they will fully work only when this issue is closed.
we decided to force a larger new window size by default, to improve usability for RFP users while still keeping a rounded value. see this comment.

Added preferences

defaultPref("privacy.window.maxInnerWidth", 1600);
defaultPref("privacy.window.maxInnerHeight", 900);

Removed preferences

defaultPref("media.peerconnection.enabled", false);
lockPref("privacy.override_rfp_for_color_scheme", false);
defaultPref("geo.enabled", false);
defaultPref("permissions.default.geo", 2);
defaultPref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.offlineApps", true);
defaultPref("privacy.cpd.offlineApps", true);

Changed preferences

defaultPref("security.remote_settings.crlite_filters.enabled", true);
defaultPref("security.pki.crlite_mode", 2);

3.2

target commit: 19e59813ed

base librewolf version: 94.x

References:

block the new firefox suggests feature in full.
enforce a sane value for manual sanitizing.

Notes: the suggest prefs might be overkill, we should try to trim to the bare minimum in the next release.

Added preferences

lockPref("browser.urlbar.quicksuggest.enabled", false); // disable suggest and hide its ui
lockPref("browser.urlbar.suggest.quicksuggest.nonsponsored", false); // disable suggestions from firefox
lockPref("browser.urlbar.suggest.quicksuggest.sponsored", false); // disable sponsored suggestions
lockPref("browser.urlbar.quicksuggest.dataCollection.enabled", false); // default
defaultPref("privacy.sanitize.timeSpan", 0);

Changed preferences

lockPref("browser.urlbar.quicksuggest.scenario", "history"); // prevent opt-in, doesn't work alone

3.1

target commit: 6844d4ad1c and 67e6a00b71

base librewolf version: 94.x

References:

the added prefs are all defense in depth.
drawInTitlebar was causing errors for some users, the bug was reproduced. Linux users might experience a different toolbar behavior because of this change.
the default value for scopes seems like a better choice than changing it.
offlineApps can be safely cleared without using logins, in fact it was most likely cleared by other sanitazion techniques regardless.

Notes: please notify users about the new website, thanks to @maltejur for helping with the migration.

Added preferences

defaultPref("webchannel.allowObject.urlWhitelist", ""); // remove webchannel whitelist
lockPref("toolkit.telemetry.coverage.opt-out", true); // hidden
defaultPref("privacy.cpd.offlineApps", true); // for consistency with clearOnShutdown prefs

Removed preferences

defaultPref("extensions.autoDisableScopes", 11); // bring back to default
defaultPref("browser.tabs.drawInTitlebar", true); // bring back to default

Changed preferences

defaultPref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.offlineApps", true); // can be cleared
defaultPref("app.support.baseURL", "https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/#");
defaultPref("browser.search.searchEnginesURL", "https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/#how-do-i-add-a-search-engine");
defaultPref("browser.geolocation.warning.infoURL", "https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/#how-do-i-enable-location-aware-browsing");
defaultPref("app.feedback.baseURL", "https://librewolf.net/#questions");

3.0

target commit: f0a2d5d706 and 4e0895a299

base librewolf version: 94.x

References:

as reported in #95 and discussed here we are re-enabling TP by default, setting it to strict.
the sponsored shortcuts in about:preferences#home were already locked, now they are properly hidden.
enable fission as it is being rolled out to stable.

Notes: all the removed preferences were either related to disabling TP, or unecessary when using strict mode. as a result of this trimming the tracking protection section of the .cfg file doesn't need to exist anymore.

Added preferences

defaultPref("browser.topsites.useRemoteSetting", false); // hide sponsored shortcuts button from about:preferences#home
defaultPref("privacy.resistFingerprinting.letterboxing", false); // expose hidden letterboxing pref, but do not enable by default
defaultPref("fission.autostart", true); // enable fission by default

Removed preferences

lockPref("privacy.trackingprotection.enabled", false);
lockPref("privacy.trackingprotection.pbmode.enabled", false);
lockPref("privacy.trackingprotection.annotate_channels", false);
defaultPref("browser.safebrowsing.provider.mozilla.updateURL", "");
defaultPref("browser.safebrowsing.provider.mozilla.gethashURL", "");
defaultPref("privacy.trackingprotection.cryptomining.enabled", false);
defaultPref("privacy.trackingprotection.fingerprinting.enabled", false);
defaultPref("browser.contentblocking.cryptomining.preferences.ui.enabled", false);
defaultPref("browser.contentblocking.fingerprinting.preferences.ui.enabled", false);

Changed preferences

pref("browser.contentblocking.category", "strict");

2.0

target commit: from 6451faa167 to b17a1ed657

base librewolf version: 92.x

References:

web content can no longer access the battery api.
http alternative services are isolated by network partitioning and FPI and they are unchanged even in tor browser. from a security standpoint, the alternate service will need to provide the certificate of the origin in order to be considered trusthworthy.
let the user decide what to manually clear, including the timespan.
drm prefs have been trimmed as a quality of life improvement. the end result is the same, with less hassle for users who want to access drm-protected content.
DNT header has been proved to not work and it is used to fingerprint.
VR access is behind a prompt and, despite being unlikely, it could be fingerprinted. with all this on the table it's just not worth and overkill.
vibrator API is so nieche that even tor does not change it. best to trim where possible.
extensions.getAddons.link.url" is showed only when no extension is installed and it's not a bad suggestion to get addons from addons.mozilla.org so we can remove it.
browser.safebrowsing.downloads.remote.* are all controlled by the prefs already in the .cfg, which is the same approach taken by tor browser.
graphite is no longer as concerning and blocking it is likely fingerprintable.
the pdf prefs and the bookmark backup are not really relevant to librewolf.
as reported here the shared memory pref is no longer needed, so we can switch it back to default.
new tab page section now includes a new design and no longer an empty page. all the unnecessary preferences have been removed and users can also customize as the most essential ones have been unlocked.
UI bug in tracking protection section is fixed.
a bunch of dead links are fixed.
for screensharing see testing provided at this link
disable new firefox suggests feature

Notes Recent changes in the category MISC > set librewolf support and releases urls require to create a couple header for the landing page.

Removed preferences

defaultPref("general.warnOnAboutConfig", false); // deprecated
defaultPref("dom.battery.enabled", false);
lockPref("network.http.altsvc.enabled", false);
lockPref("network.http.altsvc.oe", false);
lockPref("signon.storeWhenAutocompleteOff", false); // we do not suggest lockwise in the first place
defaultPref("signon.management.page.breach-alerts.enabled", false); // no harm for lockwise users
defaultPref("signon.management.page.breachAlertUrl", ""); // no harm for lockwise users
defaultPref("privacy.history.custom", true); // redundant
defaultPref("privacy.cpd.cookies", false);
defaultPref("privacy.cpd.offlineApps", false); // default
defaultPref("privacy.sanitize.timeSpan", 0);
defaultPref("media.gmp-widevinecdm.visible", false);
defaultPref("media.gmp-widevinecdm.enabled", false);
defaultPref("privacy.donottrackheader.enabled", true);
defaultPref("dom.vr.enabled", false);
defaultPref("dom.vibrator.enabled", false);
defaultPref("dom.push.connection.enabled", false); // redundant
defaultPref("dom.security.https_only_mode_pbm", true); // redundant
defaultPref("security.tls.version.fallback-limit", 3); // default is for, no need to enforce further
lockPref("extensions.webextensions.identity.redirectDomain", ""); // outdated and unchanged even in tor
defaultPref("extensions.getAddons.link.url", ""); // https://addons.mozilla.org/%LOCALE%/firefox/
defaultPref("extensions.getAddons.get.url", ""); // redundant
lockPref("extensions.getAddons.discovery.api_url", ""); // redundant
lockPref("webextensions.storage.sync.serverURL", ""); // sync not supported
lockPref("extensions.webservice.discoverURL", ""); // deprecated
defaultPref("xpinstall.signatures.devInfoURL", ""); // link to wiki page
lockPref("app.normandy.user_id", ""); // redundant
lockPref("app.normandy.shieldLearnMoreUrl", ""); // redundant
lockPref("security.mixed_content.block_active_content", true); // default
defaultPref("security.insecure_connection_text.pbmode.enabled", true); // redundant
lockPref("browser.safebrowsing.downloads.remote.block_dangerous", false);
lockPref("browser.safebrowsing.downloads.remote.block_dangerous_host", false);
lockPref("gfx.font_rendering.graphite.enabled", false); // consider removing
defaultPref("pdfjs.previousHandler.alwaysAskBeforeHandling", true);
defaultPref("pdfjs.enabledCache.state", false);
lockPref("remote.enabled", false); // removed in FF90
lockPref("browser.shell.didSkipDefaultBrowserCheckOnFirstRun", true); // redundant
defaultPref("browser.bookmarks.max_backups", 2);
defaultPref("devtools.performance.recording.ui-base-url", "http://localhost:55555"); // unharmful
defaultPref("devtools.devices.url", ""); // unharmful
lockPref("media.decoder-doctor.new-issue-endpoint", ""); // redundant
lockPref("identity.sync.tokenserver.uri", ""); // redundant
defaultPref("accessibility.support.url", ""); // redundant
lockPref("browser.dictionaries.download.url", ""); // dictionaries are hidden already
lockPref("browser.uitour.themeOrigin", ""); // redundant
lockPref("toolkit.datacollection.infoURL", ""); // redundant
lockPref("identity.mobilepromo.android", ""); // redundant
lockPref("identity.mobilepromo.ios", ""); // redundant
defaultPref("identity.sendtabpromo.url", ""); // redundant
lockPref("datareporting.healthreport.infoURL", ""); // redundant
lockPref("browser.chrome.errorReporter.infoURL", ""); // redundant
lockPref("datareporting.policy.firstRunURL", ""); // redundant
lockPref("javascript.options.shared_memory", false);
lockPref("app.update.staging.enabled", false); // not relevant
lockPref("app.update.lastUpdateTime.telemetry_modules_ping", 0); // redundant
lockPref("network.connectivity-service.IPv6.url", "http://0.0.0.0"); // redundant
lockPref("network.connectivity-service.IPv4.url", "http://0.0.0.0"); // redundant
lockPref("network.connectivity-service.DNSv6.domain", ""); // redundant
lockPref("network.connectivity-service.DNSv4.domain", ""); // redundant
lockPref("browser.crashReports.unsubmittedCheck.enabled", false); // default
lockPref("browser.crashReports.unsubmittedCheck.autoSubmit2", false); // default
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.newtabinit", false);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.places", false);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.systemtick", false);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.system.topsites", false);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.asrouter.providers.messaging-experiments", "");
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.asrouter.providers.message-groups", "");
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.asrouter.providers.cfr-fxa", "");
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.asrouter.providers.cfr", "");
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.asrouter.providers.whats-new-panel", "{\"id\":\"whats-new-panel\",\"enabled\":false}");
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.asrouter.devtoolsEnableds", true);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.telemetry.structuredIngestion.endpoint", "");
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.improvesearch.topSiteSearchShortcuts", false);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.improvesearch.handoffToAwesomebar", false);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.improvesearch.topSiteSearchShortcuts.searchEngines", "");
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.improvesearch.topSiteSearchShortcuts.havePinned", "");
defaultPref("dom.push.userAgentID", ""); // push notifications are already disabled
lockPref("services.settings.server", ""); // redundant with patches
lockPref("webchannel.allowObject.urlWhitelist", ""); // deprecated
defaultPref("media.getusermedia.browser.enabled", false);
defaultPref("media.getusermedia.screensharing.enabled", false);
defaultPref("media.getusermedia.audiocapture.enabled", false);
defaultPref("dom.storage.next_gen", true); // default from v92.0

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defaultPref("browser.download.useDownloadDir", false); // force user interaction on downloads, by always asking location
// defaultPref("security.remote_settings.crlite_filters.enabled", true);
// defaultPref("security.pki.crlite_mode", 2);
pref("browser.urlbar.quicksuggest.scenario", ""); // disable firefox suggests and hide its UI

Commented preferences

// pref("network.trr.mode", 2); // previously uncommented defaultPref with value 5
// pref("network.trr.uri", "https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query"); // previously uncommented defaultPref with empty value

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previously empty, set to proper value

defaultPref("network.trr.confirmationNS", "skip");
defaultPref("browser.search.searchEnginesURL", "https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/wikis/support#search");
defaultPref("browser.geolocation.warning.infoURL", "https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/wikis/support#location");
defaultPref("app.feedback.baseURL", "https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/wikis/support");
defaultPref("app.releaseNotesURL", "https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser");
defaultPref("app.releaseNotesURL.aboutDialog", "https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser");

Unlocked preferences

defaultPref("signon.rememberSignons", false);
defaultPref("signon.autofillForms", false);
defaultPref("signon.formlessCapture.enabled", false);
defaultPref("browser.urlbar.speculativeConnect.enabled", false);
defaultPref("browser.contentblocking.report.lockwise.enabled", false);
defaultPref("browser.contentblocking.report.monitor.enabled", false);
defaultPref("network.dns.disablePrefetch", true);
defaultPref("security.ssl.treat_unsafe_negotiation_as_broken",	true);
defaultPref("browser.startup.blankWindow", false);
defaultPref("extensions.htmlaboutaddons.recommendations.enabled", false);
defaultPref("extensions.systemAddon.update.enabled", false);
defaultPref("extensions.systemAddon.update.url", "");
defaultPref("security.mixed_content.block_display_content", true);
defaultPref("security.insecure_connection_text.enabled", true);
defaultPref("gfx.font_rendering.opentype_svg.enabled", false);
defaultPref("browser.shell.shortcutFavicons", false);
defaultPref("network.gio.supported-protocols", "");
defaultPref("network.IDN_show_punycode", true);
defaultPref("browser.shell.checkDefaultBrowser", false);
defaultPref("middlemouse.contentLoadURL", false);
defaultPref("browser.pagethumbnails.capturing_disabled", true);
defaultPref("browser.privatebrowsing.forceMediaMemoryCache", true);
defaultPref("app.update.url.details", "https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser");
defaultPref("app.update.url.manual", "https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser");
defaultPref("network.protocol-handler.external.ms-windows-store", false);
defaultPref("browser.newtab.preload", false);
defaultPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.section.highlights.includeDownloads", false);
defaultPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.section.highlights.includeVisited", false);
defaultPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.topsites", false);
defaultPref("browser.safebrowsing.downloads.enabled", false);

1.6

target commit: 192f51abe2

base librewolf version: 91.x

References:

reasoning on webgl2 from arkenfox's maintainer, basically disabling webgl is enough for those who don't need it. users who want it have one less pref to change.

Removed preferences

defaultPref("dom.targetBlankNoOpener.enabled", true); // default since v79.0
defaultPref("webgl.enable-webgl2", false);
lockPref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.section.highlights", false); // default

1.5

target commit: 23d1bff4f4

base librewolf version: 91.x

References:

comment from arkenfox's maintainer regarding tls version pref
mozilla update service
extension firewall has been revisited

Removed preferences

lockPref("security.dialog_enable_delay", 700); // default 1000, no need to enforce this

Added preferences

defaultPref("app.update.background.scheduling.enabled", false); // Win specific update service
defaultPref("security.tls.version.enable-deprecated", false); // default but helps resetting the preference
// defaultPref("extensions.webextensions.base-content-security-policy.v3", "default-src 'none'; script-src 'none'; object-src 'none';");

Changed preferences

// defaultPref("extensions.webextensions.base-content-security-policy", "default-src 'none'; script-src 'none'; object-src 'none';");

1.4

target commit: 2e21db4c30

base librewolf version: 90.x

Removed preferences

lockPref("security.tls.version.enable-deprecated", false); // default

1.3

target commit: 60e75e30c6

base librewolf version: 90.x

Added preferences

defaultPref("network.http.windows-sso.enabled", false);

Removed preferences

lockPref("browser.cache.offline.storage.enable", false); // pref does not exist anymore as it became default behavior

1.2

target commit: 294724fae3

base librewolf version: 89.x

References:

issue #65 from settings
issue #22 from common

Removed preferences

defaultPref("dom.webaudio.enabled", false);
defaultPref("media.navigator.enabled", false);

Changed preferences

defaultPref("app.support.baseURL", "https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/wikis/support#");

1.1

target commit: cf0a2cc88a

base librewolf version: 89.x

References:

issue #54 from settings
merge request #5 from common

Removed preferences

defaultPref("security.OCSP.require", false); // default value
defaultPref("extensions.update.url", "");
defaultPref("extensions.update.background.url", "");
defaultPref("extensions.getAddons.search.browseURL", "");

Changed preferences

defaultPref("geo.provider.network.url", "https://location.services.mozilla.com/v1/geolocate?key=%MOZILLA_API_KEY%");

Added preferences

lockPref("privacy.override_rfp_for_color_scheme", false);

1.0

target commit: 2b8dc4ac6d

base librewolf version: 89.x

This is the initial release from which we start tagging and versioning settings. For previous changes see here.

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