Floorp
Floorp is a free and open-source Japanese web browser based on Firefox.
Features
Special features
- Users can display a QR code for the URL of the current web page.
- Firefox Sync is supported, and can share tabs across devices. It is cross-compatible with most other Firefox derivatives.
- Support for progressive web apps is included.
UI and customization
Floorp also includes a mode called "split view", which allows users to view multiple tabs at once without opening a separate window.
Privacy
Floorp includes several privacy features, including fingerprinting protection, and the ability to disable features such as WebGL and WebRTC. It also disables telemetry from Mozilla, while still including Firefox's anti-tracking features.Floorp also includes "share mode", which allows users to share their screens while hiding the bookmark bar and sidebar.
Version history
The first version of Floorp was released on August 22, 2021 and was based on Chromium. It was exclusively for developers. The first public version, 7.0.0, released on September 19, now based on Firefox and with some new features.Version 8.2.3, released on January 2, 2022, was the first to support English.
Support for themes with custom CSS was added in version 8.7.2, released on April 21, 2022.
With version 10.0.0, Floorp began using Firefox ESR as a base rather than the rapid release version.
Version 11.0.0, released on July 29, 2023, was another major update, adding several customization-related features and reworking several existing features.
With version 12.1.0, released on August 19, 2025, Floorp switched back to using the standard rapid release version of Firefox as a base. This came with many added and changed features.
Reception
Japanese technology magazine Mr.PC praised the browser for being convenient and easy to use, and for including useful extensions by default.Floorp has been criticized for not being friendly to beginners, a lack of DRM support on certain websites, and the lack of a mobile version.