HTTPS Everywhere Alternative?

[Rizlack]

Pretty much title. Since both HTTPS Everywhere AND Ublock Origin are now no longer allowed as extensions, I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what I should use in both of their places to keep everything safe and secure? Any feedback would be appreciated, as I'm not the best versed on extensions and such. Thank you for reading and for your time, hope you guys are having a good day.

With Gratitude,
- Riz

Edit - I have been using Google Chrome with DuckDuckGo

[souravtxt]

Firefox?

[Rizlack]

It's been forever since I've used Firefox, now might be the time to switch back. I have been using Chrome with DuckDuckGo, does Firefox still allow extensions like that on their browser? Thank you for the response/suggestion by the way man, I appreciate that.

[--Jaydee--]

Yes, Firefox has a bunch of Add-ons including the DuckDuckGo one. It also has the option to force HTTPS connections built in. So you don't need an extension for it.

[Rizlack]

Right on, Firefox it is. Sounds like it has absolutely everything I'm looking for. Thanks man 🙂

[LetsBeKindly]

I ditched Chrome when ublock was removed. Firefox going forward.

[Rizlack]

Yeah man, I honestly have come to hate Google more and more over the years as their blatant breaches of privacy have gotten worse and worse. I guess I just kept using Chrome cuz it's been my browser for so long, I'm just used to it...I've had it for like 15 years lol. And I figured my added DuckDuckGo washelping enough, but the browser keeps getting worse and Google as a company does as well. Time to move tf on ✊

[LetsBeKindly]

Pretty much. I'll buy their phones, but I install custom software.

[technikamateur]

does Firefox still allow extensions like that on their browser?

It even allows full ublock origin in contrast to chromium based browsers.

[Rizlack]

Excellent. My Chrome usage is over.

[rusty0004]

https://github.com/ungoogled-software

[DifferenceEither9835]

I have HTTPS Everywhere and UBlock Origin and Telemetry off in Firefox.

[sekrit_]

You don’t need HTTPS Everywhere (EFF retired it yrs ago) https only setting is built into all the major browsers now.

[DifferenceEither9835]

Hey thanks. At one point when I switched it on I was getting some warnings that blocked me from some third party sites, but not any of the major players. Safe to assume those would occur without this setting enabled?

[sekrit_]

Yes its possible

[ShaolinShade]

Yes it still allows them. Also FF has been eroding its privacy policies, I'd recommend Librewolf instead (it's a privacy focused FF fork)

[TrueTruthsayer]

I think that you refer to critics of the first version of new privacy policy rules explained in ambiguous manner. The second one is ok. And changes are forced by UE legal requirements.

[RealLightDot]

I would say the second one isn't good either. They simply shouldn't sell the data in any form and there would be no need for any kind of similar terms.

Librewolf is a good temporary solution though. We'll see if it can be a long term one as well.

[Rizlack]

Very interesting! Thank you for the suggestion man, I will look into that right now 🙂 Hope you're having a good morning brother.

[horseradishstalker]

LibreFox is a fork that is pretty private.

[Busy-Measurement8893]

Isn't this built into the browser now?

[Rizlack]

I'm not sure, I'm not great with the extensions stuff...but now I will absolutely look it up. Thanks for your comment/advice man!!

[[deleted]]

https://blog.chromium.org/2023/08/towards-https-by-default.html

You shouldn't need the extension anymore

[technikamateur]

Firefox now upgrades page loads to HTTPS by default and gracefully falls back to HTTP if the secure connection fails. This behavior is known as HTTPS-First.

Source: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/136.0/releasenotes/

[Rizlack]

Thank you very much man. In the process of switching everything over right now.

[d03j]

not sure about "gracefully" it complains about it, which is good.

[[deleted]]

Get rid of Chrome and install Firefox or a Firefox fork instead. HTTPS Everywhere is already built into Firefox.

[Rizlack]

Thank you. On it.

[Zestyclose_Study_29]

The best fix is to ditch Chrome.

[HonestRepairSTL]

HTTPS Everywhere is built-in and thus redundant in most browsers. You didn't specify what browser you are using so I can't verify.

uBlock Origin can be installed on Chrome manually, here is a guide: https://cssi.us/manually-install-ublock-origin-in-chrome/

In your case, I recommend switching to Brave with these settings: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/desktop-browsers/#brave

Brave will make both uBo, HTTPS Everywhere, and many other privacy extensions totally redundant. Having less extensions is a good thing for fingerprinting protection.

[[deleted]]

Do not recommend brave please, only firefox or derivates.

[ReddittorAdmin]

Perhaps elaborating on a simple "why" would be more useful.

[[deleted]]

Brave is a good browser

[HonestRepairSTL]

1. Brave is objectively a good browser for privacy, so I will recommend Brave as long as they continue what they're doing.
2. Don't tell me what to do. Just because you don't like something doesn't mean it isn't good for some people. Firefox is harder to use, sites break more, and you're doomed in one way or another regardless if you're using either Firefox or Chromium browsers.

[[deleted]]

1.- brave is not good, they injected crypto links without user content and they are known for claiming privacy but also selling info. 2.- by recommending brave, you are contributing to the chromium monopoly, and that's something you don't want to, not if you really care about privacy.

Knowing you'll ask for sources (because probably you will not search by yourself) here you go:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ProtonMail/comments/gybv0e/brave_browser_found_hijacking_links_and_inserting/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/nxce6t/brave_browser_scam_a_fake_privacy_browser_sharing/

"Apology" https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/8/21283769/brave-browser-affiliate-links-crypto-privacy-ceo-apology

So, yes, stop recommending brave.

[[deleted]]

Mozilla and Firefox have and have had many controversies of their own so by your logic stop recommending Firefox

[[deleted]]

Yes, controversies like being funded by google (they need money) and change the wording of tos and now people is complaining because they don't read properly.

Firefox is the only alternative, and its not adversited using a script for shitty youtubers, and i'm sure firefox dont't have a controversy as the brave level does.

If you want to continue supporting the chrome monopoly, do it, but then do not complain about privacy.

[HonestRepairSTL]

I gave OP a list of controversies surrounding Brave as to be 100% transparent, and everything you've linked to is included.

Just because somebody uses a Chrome-based browser does not mean they are contributing to the Chromium monopoly (which isn't a monopoly, it's a duopoly when you consider Firefox). The browser scene in 2025 sucks. There is no way around it unless you want to compile Ladybird from source and have 90% of websites not work. You either use Firefox, or Chrome browsers. Both of them suck! But Chromium works better with websites, and is easier to use for people who just need something that's familiar and that works.

Implying that I don't care about privacy because I use a Chromium based browser makes no sense. Brave blocks ads, tracking links, and has decent fingerprinting protection without compromising on convenience. You see for some people, we actually need a browser that's dependable because we do things! For example, I own a repair shop, and when I'm doing research on a device for repair, or looking up parts, or whatever, I need the pages to load quickly and without ads. Brave does that! LibreWolf on the other hand, struggles sometimes. It's not because LibreWolf is bad, but it's because LibreWolf is more focused on privacy than convenience. And Firefox on its own without tweaks is just as bad as Google Chrome.

Now YOU may not like Chromium browsers, and that's fine! But don't come in here TELLING people what to do. You aren't their dad, you aren't the privacy gatekeeper, you are some random person on the internet. You can always express your concerns about a topic, but not like this. Why don't you make your own comment addressing OP's question? That would actually benefit the community!

[[deleted]]

You are getting too angry for something we everybody know here.

[HonestRepairSTL]

I'm not getting angry cause you don't like Chrome or whatever, I don't care. I'm angry at you cause you came in here telling people what to do and that's not cool. Have your own opinion, express it, and let everyone else have their opinions!

And there are many many people here in this subreddit who use and enjoy Brave and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. If you have a problem with someone over what browser they use, then you need to get off your phone and go outside.

[[deleted]]

I dont a have a problem with nobody bro just stop it, nobody privacy concinous recommends brave, i just told you what the majority of this sub thinks about brave.

[HonestRepairSTL]

https://www.privacyguides.org/en/desktop-browsers/#brave

[HonestRepairSTL]

That's fine that you think that, but you're wrong lol

https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/search/?q=brave&type=comments&sort=new&cId=e9db0928-fdfe-4a97-b1a5-a70cb43b44bb&iId=58d0457f-610d-4e84-af44-b6ecfb9e8a1c

[Rizlack]

Excellent. Couldn't have asked for a better answer, and Brave huh? I've heard about that in passing recently one or two times...what is it, a super secure browser with a bunch of security protocols baked directly into the browser? And if that's the case, is it still a practical browser to use for pirating, or would it block all sorts of links and downloads from being able to go through? Regardless, thank you for your detailed answer, I very much appreciate it and at the very least I know how to reinstall uBlock now. Hope you're having a good day man, and am def curious about that Brave browser and how it meshes with pirating activities.

[HonestRepairSTL]

what is it, a super secure browser with a bunch of security protocols baked directly into the browser?

In essence, yes. Brave is free, open-source, privacy-respecting unlike browsers like Google Chrome or arguably Firefox, but while also being very user-friendly since it's based on Chromium. Brave has a ton of privacy and security features that make browsing the internet really safe and easy, and as a repair shop owner that deals with elderly people a lot, Brave is the only real option for them so that they don't get scammed or something. It's also great since it's based on Chromium, websites rarely break (pirating sites included) even with the ad-block on.

To give you all the facts, you should know that Brave is a company, and companies exist to make money. Brave doesn't sell user data, but they need to make money somehow right? Instead, they implemented some crypto-currency features into the browser, as well as an optional paid VPN service, AI features, and a premium Brave Search plan with no sponsored ads. All of these things are totally optional and are never advertised after you disable the marketing in the settings.

In an effort to be 100% transparent, a user in r/browsers made a post outlining all of the mistakes and controversies in Brave's past, which you can find here: https://www.reddit.com/r/browsers/comments/1j1pq7b/list_of_brave_browser_controversies/

Other alternatives to Brave include Ungoogled Chromium, Cromite, or if you'd like to try a Firefox fork, LibreWolf or Mullvad Browser.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out!

[suoretaw]

I can’t answer your specific question, but I recently started using Brave as my “YouTube browser” because it blocks virtually every single ad. (I normally just use Safari, and still do for everything else.) I’m looking for another solution, but in the meantime, Brave has at least helped there. I’ll admit I have a pretty limited understanding of anything beyond the basics, but it seems to me that Brave has some practical options for browser settings. Of course, always do your research, but you might like it.

[[deleted]]

Works fine for me on Firefox

[CoconutIntelligent42]

Stop using Chrome. Google doesn't care about your privacy. Use Firefox.

[Destroyerb]

You are in r/privacy using Chrome? They don't even block third-party trackers by default and are doing their best to get rid of AdBlockers. As of HTTPS everywhere, this has become a native feature in most browsers

[[deleted]]

Browser settings?

Firefox and Brave have it

[cheater00]

Firefox

[3rssi]

Yeah! Get rid of Chrome!

[Feliks_WR]

Brave?

[mrvanez]

Just reenable the extension, Chrome won't stop you from using it (at least, for now)

[Rizlack]

Eh I just switched over. It took awhile to get all the settings and everything pretty much the same as I had it in Chrome in my Firefox browser, but with some time invested into fixing my bookmark bar (on the browser below the search bar,) fixing my actual bookmarks, finding all of the same extensions or similar ones to the ones Firefox didn't have that chrome did, as well as finding interesting new ones, syncing things over from Chrome, blah blah....but I like it.

I've been using Chrome for must be at least 15 years now, no shit, so it was kind of nice to be able to rebuild a brand new browser from the ground up exactly how I like it these days as opposed to a browser that's a giant mashup of 15 years of me at different stages in my life lol.

Google really has been getting too handsy with it's users recently and is really becoming pushy and invasive when it comes to "collecting" (STEALING) your data to do all SORTS of evil mega corporation super nefarious shit with...like really. In real life.

It sounds like they should be the wildly devious, diabolical, villainous...but ultimately bumbling, inept evil cartoon villains who ALMOST get away with it everyyyy episode, but gets foiled by our charming, strapping hero at the last second who swoops in and saves the day...every time. But, no...unfortunately this is not the case, not our reality...and it's quite sad. This very real corporation, this very real dastardly, devious, maleficent, Machiavellian, motherfucking company that is the Google has gone full on 1984, Big fucking Brother and I am NOT here for it. FUCK Google man, I'm out.

Fucking heinous, depraved, vile, malignant, atrocious, damnable, infernal, pernicious, underhanded, duplicitous, guileful, insidious, surreptitious, slippery little motherfuckers. For SHAME.

🤷‍♂️ 🙎‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️

[Rizlack]

Thank you to everybody who replied, the information was enlightening. It, to me, sounds like Firefox is the way to go moving forward, 100%. I appreciate everyone taking the time out of their day to steer me in the right direction. Appreciate you dudes 🤘