What's So Great About Firefox?

With more than 15,000 improvements, Firefox 3 is faster, safer and smarter than ever before.

Password Manager

We've seamlessly integrated this feature into your surfing experience. Choose to remember site passwords without intrusive pop-ups. Now you'll see the remember password notification integrated into your view at the top of the site page.

Once-Click Bookmarking

Manage your bookmarks a lot or a little. One click on the star icon at the end of the location bar bookmarks a site. Two clicks and you can choose where to save it and whether to tag it. File bookmarked sites in easy-to-access folders and organize according to theme (like job search or favorite shopping). Find your bookmarked sites in a flash by entering the tag, page or bookmark name into the location bar. The more you use your tags and bookmark names in the location bar, the more the system will adapt to your preferences.

Improved Performance

Improved Memory Management

With all new management functions in place, Firefox 3 keeps memory usage under control. The XPCOM cycle collector continuously cleans up unused memory. Plus, hundreds of memory leaks are now remedied.

Faster JavaScript

Firefox now empowers even greater Web development, with JavaScript 1.8. including expression closures, generator expression and array reduce.

Smaller Memory Footprint

Short and sweet, Firefox now uses less of your computer's memory while it's running.

Faster Page Load

A redesigned page rendering and layout engine means you see Web pages faster. and in the way they were meant to be seen.

Graphics Engine Improvements

Improved text rendering is just the beginning of the benefits of an all new graphic engine for Firefox 3.

Smart Location Bar

Find the sites you love in seconds. enter a term for instant matches that make sense.

Instant Web Site ID

Want to be extra sure about a site's legitimacy before you make a purchase? Click on a site favicon for an instant identity overview. Another click digs deeper: how many times have you visited? Are your passwords saved? Check up on suspicious sites, avoid Web forgeries and make sure a site is what it claims to be.

Platform-Native Look & Feel

The new Firefox looks and feels like home. Think of it as a Firefox who's really good at making friends. Whether you use Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac or Linux, the browser seamlessly integrates into your computer's environment. A native look makes for a flawless interface that never gives you pause.