6 Reasons Mozilla FireFox Is More Secure And Precise Than Google Chrome

JAKARTA - Currently, the desktop browser market is still largely dominated by Google Chrome, but that doesn't mean Chrome is the right browser.

There are still many choices of the best browsers that can be used, one of which is Mozilla Firefox which remains one of the most popular competitors against Chrome. Also, Microsoft Edge moved to the Chromium codebase in 2020 and has gained a lot of popularity since then.

Is it time to make a switch? Here are some reasons why you should switch from Google Chrome to Mozilla Firefox.

1. Mozilla Firefox Uses Less Memory Than Chrome

Do you like to keep multiple tabs open? Luckily, with Firefox, you don't have to worry about your computer slowing down because you have too many tabs open. Google Chrome uses a large amount of computer RAM which can cause a decrease in your PC performance.

Chrome creates an extra process for every page you open, each page has its own memory and copy. In contrast, Firefox uses four content processes at any given time. This means that if you have 20 tabs open in Chrome, Chrome will use 20 processes and Firefox will only use four. While the Chrome process is meant to maximize performance, it requires a large amount of memory and battery life.

On the other hand, Firefox uses the first four tabs along with those 4 processes and any additional tabs are shared in those processes, instead of each tab creating its own. If your PC can't keep up with Google Chrome's memory usage, Firefox is the better browsing option for you.

2. Firefox Embraces the Open Source Mindset

Mozilla Firefox is open source which ensures that it is compatible with other browsers and cares about the open web. Firefox has made the code that runs the browser open for anyone to customize and use as long as it complies with its licensing policies. Developers and anyone who understands code can experiment with Firefox code for free.

On the other hand, Firefox has a complete public roadmap influenced by contributors and community members. That kind of community collaboration should be the true goal of open source development.

3. Firefox Cares About Privacy

If you want to use a browser where you have more control over how your data is used, Firefox is a good choice. With its regular updates to improve your online privacy, you can rest assured that privacy is a priority. Firefox does its best to ensure that you have the best user experience.

Firefox has a built-in tracker blocking feature to block trackers and scripts such as social media trackers, cross-site tracking cookies, fingerprints, and crypto miners. The browser also allows you to add tweaks to maximize your online privacy.

4. Firefox Allows More Customization

The level of customization is another big difference between Firefox and Chrome. Every Chrome browser looks nearly identical, even across operating systems and devices. Apart from hiding certain toolbars or removing some of the icons next to the address bar, the most you can do is skin the title bar and tabs.

You can also use Firefox Color. Firefox Color is an additional feature that lets you create beautiful themes for your own Firefox browser.

5. Firefox Offers Unique Extensions

Chrome has a much larger collection of extensions, but Firefox has some unique extensions that are not available to Chrome users. Some of these extensions are so good that you won't want to leave Firefox after experiencing them.

The best example is the Multi-Account Containers feature. This extension allows you to use one website while logging into different accounts on the same browser at the same time. For example, if you have multiple accounts on Twitter and you want to log in to multiple accounts at once, it's usually a hassle.

However, Multi-Account Containers allows you to have different containers under different tabs. You can have two separate accounts in the same Firefox window, right next to each other. This way, you can save time and energy that you would otherwise use by logging in and out of different Twitter accounts or through other time-consuming methods.

6. Firefox Can Do What Chrome Can Do

In terms of consuming less battery, both are very good. In other words, anything you can do in Chrome can also be done in Firefox.

Want to sync your tabs, bookmarks, profiles and more across devices? Need to develop a website with the help of element checker and console? How about sandbox security to prevent malware infection? Or task manager to point out performance issues?

Chrome can do these things, and so can Firefox. If you're reluctant to leave Chrome, keep in mind that the two browsers have more in common than differences.

Eits, Chrome is also no less superior!

While Firefox offers great features, Chrome still provides powerful features and other browsing benefits that FireFox doesn't have:

- Chromecast streaming only works with Chrome.

- Advanced web development is often easier in Chrome.

- Chrome prioritizes polish and simplicity over freedom, making it easier to use for those who are not tech-savvy.

- If you are integrated with Google services and don't care about the privacy implications, you can use your Google account to set up various Chrome profiles.

- Chrome has more market share than Firefox and Google appears to have a significant influence on the direction of web technologies, so websites and web applications tend to work better on Chrome.