Revenue Model
How Waterfox sustains development and what users can expect.
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: Qwant. -
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.