Revenue Model
We keep our revenue model simple and transparent so you understand how the project is funded.
How Waterfox makes money
Waterfox earns revenue through two primary sources:
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Search partnerships
We receive revenue when you use Waterfox’s built‑in search in ways covered by our search agreements.
Current partner: Startpage. -
Waterfox Private Search
Users can choose to support Waterfox directly by subscribing to Waterfox Private Search.
Learn more: search.waterfox.com.
What this means for you
- Using Waterfox does not require payment.
- You can change your default search provider at any time.
- Revenue helps fund development, security updates, and ongoing maintenance.