Konform Browser v140.8.0-105

Name: Konform Browser v140.8.0-105
Availability: InStock
Author: konform

by konform·Mar 3, 2026·4 points·0 comments

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AI Analysis

●●SolidDark HorseNiche Gem

Tor Browser's fingerprinting fixes ported to a usable Firefox fork.

Strengths

•Actively backports real security improvements from Tor Browser rather than reinventing
•Font bundling prevents detection of installed fonts via JS, closing a genuine fingerprinting vector
•Available on Arch Linux and Codeberg CI with prebuilt binaries, not just source

Weaknesses

•Narrow audience: only appeals to users who prioritize fingerprinting resistance over convenience
•Rebasing on Firefox ESR means perpetual maintenance burden to keep up with Mozilla releases

Post Description

Konform Browser

Some highlights last time:

- Rebased on latest ESR release (obviously) - Been porting over relevant security-motivated changes from Tor Browser[0] and Mozilla. - Significantly improved fingerprinting situation making anonymity less of a pipe-dream - Addons no longer leaking their local IDs in HTTP headers - ML/"AI" features adapted for local/offline use when enabled (while proprietary cloud snoopies fully removed)

Been quiet on HN previously so keeping this submission brief. Release notes are probably the best resource right now to get an overview and feel for the project. Happy to talk more if anyone has any questions!

Would also love to hear feedback from anyone who's either tried it out or dug into the repo.

[0]: Big thanks and cred to inspiring maintainers and contributors there

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Socials: https://techhub.social/@konform

Releases: https://codeberg.org/konform-browser/source/releases

Past Show HN submissions:

- v140.7.0-103 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46713226

- v140.7.0-108 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46956420