You can finally download Firefox in the Windows Store
Mozilla Firefox can now be downloaded through the Windows Store on both Windows 10 and Windows 11
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Mozilla has announced thatFirefoxis the first majorbrowserto become available for download directly in the Windows Store on bothWindows 10andWindows 11.
Previously, Windows users that wanted to use Firefox instead ofMicrosoft Edgehad to download the browser from the internet and go through a clunky process fromMicrosoftaccording to a newblog postfrom Mozilla. Now though, as Microsoft has changed its Windows Store policies, choosing Firefox as your default browser is a more seamless experience.
Downloading Mozilla’s browser from the Windows Store is not only easier but it also gives you access to all of the latest Firefox features includingTotal Cookie Protection, Enhanced Tracking Protection,DNS over HTTPS, fast site loading using WebRender and Quantum CSS,Firefox Suggest, Multi Picture-in-Picture and personalization with seasonal Colorways.
Gecko engine
At the core of Firefox and all other browsers is a browser engine that is responsible for loading web pages from sites and displaying them on your screen. While Microsoft Edge andGoogle Chromeuse Chromium as their browser engine, Firefox uses Mozilla’s proprietaryGecko engine.
Until recently, Microsoft’s store policies required that all browsers use the engine that Microsoft had built into its platform which prevented Mozilla from shipping Firefox to users through the Windows Store. In addition to giving users less choice, these policies also hurt the web as Windows users would only have access to the features Microsoft was willing to provide.
Thankfully though, now that Microsoft has changed its policies, Mozilla and other browser makers will be able to ship their products through theWindows Storeregardless of which browser engine their software uses.
Firefox can now be downloaded through the Windows Store by clicking onthis linkthough Mozilla’s browser is also available for macOS andLinux.
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