https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/suggestions-to-make-firefox-an-even-stronger-privacy-focused/m-p/131789#M52870 <P>Firefox is already known for respecting user privacy, but I believe it could become an even stronger alternative to Brave by making more privacy features available out of the box.</P><H3>1. Enable Ad and Tracker Blocking by Default</H3><P>Firefox should block ads and trackers by default, similar to Brave.</P><P>This would:</P><UL><LI>Improve privacy for all users from the moment they install Firefox.</LI><LI>Reduce the need for extensions like uBlock Origin for most users.</LI><LI>Provide a faster, cleaner, and more secure browsing experience by default.</LI></UL><H3>2. Develop a Privacy-Focused AI Assistant</H3><P>Firefox could introduce a built-in AI assistant that prioritizes user privacy.</P><P>With the user's permission, the assistant should be able to understand the context of currently open tabs to provide:</P><UL><LI>Better summaries of web pages.</LI><LI>Comparisons between multiple pages.</LI><LI>More accurate answers based on the user's browsing context.</LI></UL><P>A privacy-first AI experience, similar in capability to Brave's AI features while keeping user data protected, would be a valuable addition.</P><H3>3. Offer a Free VPN Plan</H3><P>Mozilla could offer a free VPN plan with approximately <STRONG>50 GB of data per month</STRONG> for all Firefox users.</P><P>This would:</P><UL><LI>Encourage more people to use privacy tools.</LI><LI>Introduce users to Mozilla VPN.</LI><LI>Strengthen Firefox's position against competing browsers.</LI></UL><P>It would also be great if this free VPN service were made available in <STRONG>India</STRONG>, where it is currently unavailable.</P><H3>Closing Thoughts</H3><P>These improvements would make Firefox a more complete privacy-focused browser and encourage more users to switch from browsers that collect more user data.</P><P>Thank you for considering these suggestions. I appreciate Mozilla's continued commitment to an open, independent, and privacy-respecting web.</P> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:13:09 GMT MrKhan 2026-07-15T07:13:09Z https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/suggestions-to-make-firefox-an-even-stronger-privacy-focused/m-p/131789#M52870 <P>Firefox is already known for respecting user privacy, but I believe it could become an even stronger alternative to Brave by making more privacy features available out of the box.</P><H3>1. Enable Ad and Tracker Blocking by Default</H3><P>Firefox should block ads and trackers by default, similar to Brave.</P><P>This would:</P><UL><LI>Improve privacy for all users from the moment they install Firefox.</LI><LI>Reduce the need for extensions like uBlock Origin for most users.</LI><LI>Provide a faster, cleaner, and more secure browsing experience by default.</LI></UL><H3>2. Develop a Privacy-Focused AI Assistant</H3><P>Firefox could introduce a built-in AI assistant that prioritizes user privacy.</P><P>With the user's permission, the assistant should be able to understand the context of currently open tabs to provide:</P><UL><LI>Better summaries of web pages.</LI><LI>Comparisons between multiple pages.</LI><LI>More accurate answers based on the user's browsing context.</LI></UL><P>A privacy-first AI experience, similar in capability to Brave's AI features while keeping user data protected, would be a valuable addition.</P><H3>3. Offer a Free VPN Plan</H3><P>Mozilla could offer a free VPN plan with approximately <STRONG>50 GB of data per month</STRONG> for all Firefox users.</P><P>This would:</P><UL><LI>Encourage more people to use privacy tools.</LI><LI>Introduce users to Mozilla VPN.</LI><LI>Strengthen Firefox's position against competing browsers.</LI></UL><P>It would also be great if this free VPN service were made available in <STRONG>India</STRONG>, where it is currently unavailable.</P><H3>Closing Thoughts</H3><P>These improvements would make Firefox a more complete privacy-focused browser and encourage more users to switch from browsers that collect more user data.</P><P>Thank you for considering these suggestions. I appreciate Mozilla's continued commitment to an open, independent, and privacy-respecting web.</P> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:13:09 GMT https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/suggestions-to-make-firefox-an-even-stronger-privacy-focused/m-p/131789#M52870 MrKhan 2026-07-15T07:13:09Z