v137.0 (#379)

Author: yokoffing

Fastfox.js

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Fastfox                                                                              *
  * "Non ducor duco"                                                                     *
  * priority: speedy browsing                                                            *
- * version: 135                                                                         *
+ * version: 137                                                                         *
  * url: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox                                          *
  ***************************************************************************************/
 
@@ -323,13 +323,14 @@ user_pref("image.mem.decode_bytes_at_a_time", 32768); // default=16384; alt=6553
 ****************************************************************************/
 
 // PREF: use bigger packets
-// [WARNING] Cannot open HTML files bigger than 4MB if changed [2].
+// [WARNING] Cannot open HTML files bigger than 4MB if value is too large [2].
 // Reduce Firefox's CPU usage by requiring fewer application-to-driver data transfers.
 // However, it does not affect the actual packet sizes transmitted over the network.
 // [1] https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg74561.html
 // [2] https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/issues/279
-//user_pref("network.buffer.cache.size", 262144); // 256 kb; default=32768 (32 kb)
-//user_pref("network.buffer.cache.count", 128); // default=24
+// [3] https://ra1ahq.blog/en/optimizaciya-proizvoditelnosti-mozilla-firefox
+//user_pref("network.buffer.cache.size", 65535); // default=32768 (32 kb); 262144 too large
+//user_pref("network.buffer.cache.count", 48); // default=24; 128 too large
 
 // PREF: increase the absolute number of HTTP connections
 // [1] https://kb.mozillazine.org/Network.http.max-connections

Peskyfox.js

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Peskyfox                                                                 *
  * "Aquila non capit muscas"                                                *
  * priority: remove annoyances                                              *
- * version: 135                                                             *
+ * version: 137                                                             *
  * url: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox                              *
  * credit: Some prefs are reproduced and adapted from the arkenfox project  *
  * credit urL: https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js                          *
@@ -109,16 +109,19 @@ user_pref("browser.privateWindowSeparation.enabled", false);
 ****************************************************************************/
 
 // PREF: Cookie Banner handling
+// [DEPRECIATED] Future of the project is unclear. See [5] and [6].
 // [NOTE] Feature still enforces Total Cookie Protection to limit 3rd-party cookie tracking [1]
 // [1] https://github.com/mozilla/cookie-banner-rules-list/issues/33#issuecomment-1318460084
 // [2] https://phabricator.services.mozilla.com/D153642
 // [3] https://winaero.com/make-firefox-automatically-click-on-reject-all-in-cookie-banner-consent/
 // [4] https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Nb4gVlGadyxix4i4FBDnOeT_eJp2Zcv69o-KfHtK-aA/edit#gid=0
+// [5] https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1940418
+// [6] https://github.com/mozilla/cookie-banner-rules-list/issues/544
 // 2: reject banners if it is a one-click option; otherwise, fall back to the accept button to remove banner
 // 1: reject banners if it is a one-click option; otherwise, keep banners on screen
 // 0: disable all cookie banner handling
-user_pref("cookiebanners.service.mode", 1);
-user_pref("cookiebanners.service.mode.privateBrowsing", 1);
+//user_pref("cookiebanners.service.mode", 1);
+//user_pref("cookiebanners.service.mode.privateBrowsing", 1);
 
 // PREF: Cookie Banner global rules
 // Global rules that can handle a list of cookie banner libraries and providers on any site.
@@ -191,7 +194,7 @@ user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.engines", false);
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.shortcuts.quickactions", false);
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.weather", true); // DEFAULT [FF108]
     //user_pref("browser.urlbar.weather.ignoreVPN", false); // DEFAULT
-user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.calculator", true);
+//user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.calculator", true); // [DEFAULT FF137+]
 user_pref("browser.urlbar.unitConversion.enabled", true);
 
 // PREF: disable dropdown suggestions with empty query
@@ -234,11 +237,12 @@ user_pref("browser.urlbar.trending.featureGate", false);
 // disable=0
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.maxRichResults", 5); // default=10
 
-// PREF: text fragments [FF126+ NIGHTLY]
+// PREF: text fragments
 // [1] https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1753933#c6
 // [2] https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Text_fragments
 // [3] https://web.dev/articles/text-fragments
 //user_pref("dom.text_fragments.enabled", true); // [DEFAULT]
+user_pref("dom.text_fragments.create_text_fragment.enabled", true);
 
 /****************************************************************************
  * SECTION: AUTOPLAY                                                        *
@@ -285,12 +289,12 @@ user_pref("browser.urlbar.trending.featureGate", false);
 // [1] https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/issues/1556
 //user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.discoverystream.enabled", false);
 //user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showSearch", true); // NTP Web Search [DEFAULT]
-user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.topsites", false); // Shortcuts
-      //user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showSponsoredTopSites", false); // Shortcuts > Sponsored shortcuts [FF83+]
-user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showWeather", false); // Weather [FF130+]
+//user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.topsites", false); // Shortcuts
+      user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showSponsoredTopSites", false); // Shortcuts > Sponsored shortcuts [FF83+]
+//user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showWeather", false); // Weather [FF130+]
     //user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.system.showWeather", false); // hides Weather as an UI option
 user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.section.topstories", false); // Recommended by Pocket
-      //user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showSponsored", false); // Sponsored Stories [FF58+]  
+      user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showSponsored", false); // Sponsored Stories [FF58+]  
 //user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.section.highlights", false); // Recent Activity [DEFAULT]
       //user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.section.highlights.includeBookmarks", false);
       //user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.section.highlights.includeDownloads", false);
@@ -303,7 +307,7 @@ user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.section.topstories", false);
 
 // PREF: clear default topsites
 // [NOTE] This does not block you from adding your own.
-//user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.default.sites", "");
+user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.default.sites", "");
 
 // PREF: keep search in the search box; prevent from jumping to address bar
 // [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/oxwvbo/firefox_start_page_search_options/

README.md

@@ -1,33 +1,24 @@
-![GitHub Maintained](https://img.shields.io/badge/open%20source-yes-orange)
-![GitHub Maintained](https://img.shields.io/badge/maintained-yes-yellow)
-[![Visitors](https://hits.seeyoufarm.com/api/count/incr/badge.svg?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fyokoffing%2FBetter-Fox&count_bg=%2379C83D&title_bg=%23555555&icon=&icon_color=%23E7E7E7&title=visitors&edge_flat=false)](https://hits.seeyoufarm.com)
+![GitHub Maintained](https://img.shields.io/badge/maintained-yes-green)![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/yokoffing/betterfox)![GitHub issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues/yokoffing/betterfox)![GitHub closed issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues-closed/yokoffing/betterfox)![GitHub repo size](https://img.shields.io/github/repo-size/yokoffing/betterfox)[![shields.io Stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/yokoffing/betterfox)](https://github.com/yokoffing/betterfox/stargazers)
 
 # Betterfox
-[about:config](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/about-config-editor-firefox) tweaks to enhance [Mozilla Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/). 
+[about:config](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/about-config-editor-firefox) tweaks to enhance [Mozilla Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/).
 
-31% [faster](https://medium.com/@mihirgrand/comparing-popular-firefox-forks-6fa83fdfdaad#:~:text=31%25%20more%20than%20vanilla%20Firefox) than regular Firefox :rocket:
+## Made for everyday browsing
+[Faster](https://medium.com/@mihirgrand/comparing-popular-firefox-forks-6fa83fdfdaad#:~:text=31%25%20more%20than%20vanilla%20Firefox), more private and secure — without using third-party code.
 
-Now with support for ESR [128](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/tree/esr128) :new: 
+Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the [law of diminishing returns](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1206/1*lcOcxriV_II_lZuXQYLoXg.jpeg) and the [minimum effective dose](https://medium.com/the-mission/less-is-more-the-minimum-effective-dose-e6d56625931e).
 
 ## Required reading
 0) Create a [backup profile](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Backup).
 1) Download the user.js file [here](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/main/user.js) (Right click > `Save Link As…`).
-2) Review [Common Overrides](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Common-Overrides) and make any necessary changes.
-   * See also [Optional Hardening](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Optional-Hardening) for other recommendations.
+2) Review both [Common Overrides](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Common-Overrides) and [Optional Hardening](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Optional-Hardening) to make any necessary changes.
 3) Open Firefox. In the URL bar, type `about:profiles` and press **Enter**.
-4) For the profile you want to use (or use default), click **Open Folder** in the **Root Directory** section.
+4) For the profile you want to use, click **Open Folder** in the **Root Directory** section.
 5) Move the `user.js` file into the folder.
 
 *After restarting Firefox:*
 1) Get an **ad blocker** like [uBlock Origin](https://addons.mozilla.org/blog/ublock-origin-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-ad-blocker/) with our [recommended filters](https://github.com/yokoffing/filterlists#guidelines).
-2) Enable **DNS-level protection** with [NextDNS](https://nextdns.io/?from=xujj63g5). <sup><i>Use the link and support this page!</i></sup>
-    * Check out our configuration [guide](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config) for the best experience.
-    * See how to [quickly enable](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/dns-over-https) **secure DNS** in Firefox.
-
-## Made for everyday browsing
-**A secure, blazing fast browsing experience. Without breakage.**
-
-Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the [law of diminishing returns](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1206/1*lcOcxriV_II_lZuXQYLoXg.jpeg) and the [minimum effective dose](https://medium.com/the-mission/less-is-more-the-minimum-effective-dose-e6d56625931e).
+2) Enable **DNS-level protection** with your chosen [provider](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Optional-Hardening#secure-dns) to further protect against security threats, ads, and trackers.
 
 ## Simple goals
 1) **Minimalism:** get what isn't needed out of the way
@@ -54,7 +45,7 @@ The `user.js` — a configuration file that controls Firefox settings — is cur
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > While the browsers listed below incorporate Betterfox to some extent, they often modify it in ways that reduce its effectiveness. For optimal results, apply the `user.js` file even when using Firefox forks.
 
-* [Zen](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop?tab=readme-ov-file) | [files](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/blob/main/src/browser/app/profile/better-fox.js) (July 2024)
+* [Zen](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop?tab=readme-ov-file) | [files](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/blob/stable/src/browser/app/profile/zen-browser.js) (July 2024)
 * [Midori](https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop/blob/ESR115/README.md) | [files](https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop/blob/f3d8d96eb8e08f35a64e3c957bea4e839d7c7730/floorp/browser/components/userjsUtils.sys.mjs#L28-L33) (Dec 2023?)
 * [Mercury](https://github.com/Alex313031/Mercury/releases/tag/v.115.3.0) | [files](https://github.com/Alex313031/Mercury/commit/eb9600f9fb8f48c8f5b5c6f3264fbcdb5caff7f5) (Sep 2023)
 * [Waterfox](https://www.waterfox.net/en-US/docs/releases/G6.0/) | [files](https://github.com/WaterfoxCo/Waterfox/tree/current/waterfox/browser/app/profile) (Sep 2023)
@@ -63,6 +54,7 @@ The `user.js` — a configuration file that controls Firefox settings — is cur
 * [Ghostery Private Browser](https://github.com/ghostery/user-agent-desktop#community) <sup>[1](https://web.archive.org/web/20210509171835/https://www.ghostery.com/ghostery-dawn-update-more/) [2](https://web.archive.org/web/20210921114333/https://www.ghostery.com/ghostery-dawn-product-update/)</sup> | [files](https://github.com/ghostery/user-agent-desktop/tree/main/brands/ghostery/branding/pref) (Feb 2021)
 
 ### YouTube
+* [A Better Firefox](https://youtu.be/JuHIwCFx34Q?si=1dx39t3HX5kzNVj-&t=133) (Mar 2025)
 * [Ditch Chrome for One Of These BETTER BROWSERS!](https://youtu.be/ygkxFc8SZlc?si=m5NQe-b_oFXs5crb&t=230) (Aug 2024)
 * [The ULTIMATE Browser Tier List](https://youtu.be/j5r6jFE8gic?t=560) (Mar 2023)
 * [I Hate Firefox. But I'm Still Switching Back to It.](https://youtu.be/w0SJFED5xK0?t=220) (Nov 2022)