An option to use instead of Firefox is DNS leaks.
An option to use instead of Firefox is DNS leaks.
Hello everyone, I'm searching for a good browser on Ubuntu Linux. I need something without DNS leaks, with minimal bloat, no tracking, and the freedom to install add-ons like ublock origin and noscript. It should support proxy usage regardless of the OS, including a SOCKS proxy option. Also, Firefox is out of the question. Looking for alternatives that meet these requirements.
Have you thought about hiding your DNS requests so a leak becomes irrelevant? DNS over HTTPS is now available. https://github.com/ungoogled-software/un...d-chromium Is essentially the only option left. It’s a tough choice—everyone is moving to Chromium, making proprietary browsers less appealing. If you prioritize privacy, you should abandon your own browser engine or switch to another Firefox variant with extra privacy features like Tor Browser.
And for instance, you can utilize NextDNS at no cost, disable logs, configure safeguards and blocking.
I should have described things more clearly. I understand about HTTPS and encrypted DNS. This setup is meant to link Firefox on my Linux machine via the Zerotier network. Tunneling traffic and DNS settings are problematic on Linux with Zerotier. Firefox connects through Zerotier to my router (OPNsense). The proxy plugin is installed and functioning on OPNSense. It employs AdGuard for DNS blocking and uses dnscrypt with encrypted DNS. If you're using public Wi-Fi, DNS queries become exposed and unencrypted for everyone to see. This represents a very weak security setup.
It seems you're looking for something entirely new, but it's unclear what you need. It looks like you've created a detailed list of demands without a clear goal. Or at least, not a defined purpose. You mentioned rejecting Firefox and Chromium browsers, which is fine, but it’s still unclear what alternatives you’re considering. I can help if you clarify your needs.
I aim to explore the web from home while keeping privacy in mind. Accessing resources at home is common—streaming and nas are used often. Public wifi tends to have strict firewalls. Using standard VPNs like OpenVPN or WireGuard isn’t working well for me. I currently have a VPS that supports both, but connections are inconsistent. ZeroTier is built to bypass these restrictions and usually succeeds. It seems DNS leaks on unencrypted public wifi aren’t a major security issue? Fascinating. It looks like unguided Chrome might not show DNS leaks. The extensions could be tricky, but I’ll figure them out. Thanks for the details. I’d prefer either Firefox being improved or ZeroTier functioning better on Linux.
MITM on public Wi-Fi is essentially nonfunctional with WPA and HTTPS now common across most networks. It’s better to secure your network access rather than rely on browser issues. Ideally, avoid using it altogether—opt for a personal travel router or modem instead, though this adds complexity since many mobile providers use CG-NAT. Still, if you’re dealing with this situation, a DNS query leak is probably the main concern, and you’ve likely removed all other interference.
Hey? Firefox relies on DoH and switches back to DNS when blocked. If you’re as cautious as this, why are you using ZeroTier from the start? It’s never been part of my setup before. I’ve been running OpenVPN on port 443 with a real web server for the past 12 years.
zerotier can get through firewalls better than the openvpn setup I found. Also now no need to hire a local vps for the job. Its server static IP was also an issue I was using port 443 (udp).
If anyone is concerned, the DNS leaks stemmed from the ublock origin extension. That's really frustrating. I thought it was a solid feature. The scores don't matter much. Adguard in the router is handling things just as well.