What it does
Pale Moon maintains its own Goanna-based browser platform, with extensive extension customization and a stated no-telemetry policy.
Pale Moon maintains its own Goanna browser platform and XUL extension model. It can suit someone with a specific extension or browsing workflow who wants extensive interface customization. The project says its browser includes no ads or telemetry; website and extension compatibility still need to match the task.
It is free to download and use. Most source code uses MPL 2.0, with other component licenses identified in about:license. Official branding and executable redistribution have separate conditions, so the code license does not describe every part of a branded installer.
Strengths
- Independent maintained engine
- Extensive extension and interface customization
Best for
- Users with a specific Goanna or legacy-extension workflow
Sources
- Pale Moon | Custom, Private, Open-Source Web Browsing. (Oct 26, 2026)
- Pale Moon legal considerations (Oct 26, 2026)