Download Pale Moon Version 33.7.0

Pale Moon: The Efficient Open Source Web Browser

Pale Moon stands out as an open-source web browser tailored for platforms including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Android. Its primary focus is on delivering an efficient and user-friendly browsing experience. Users are encouraged to maximize their interaction with this browser, which emphasizes speed, stability, and customization.

Why Choose Pale Moon?

Built upon its independently developed Goanna engine, Pale Moon has been forked from the well-established Firefox/Mozilla codebase. This unique foundation allows for optimized features and enhancements aimed at improving browsing speed and resource consumption. Users can expect a stable and customizable platform, complete with a range of extensions and themes to create a personalized browsing environment.

Noteworthy Features

Engineered for optimal performance on modern processors.
Utilizes a proprietary Goanna layout engine for advanced rendering.
Regular updates ensure safety, built on a robust Mozilla foundation.
Enhanced security protocols and development practices.
Community-driven and fully non-profit model.
Familiar interface that is highly customizable.
Full theme support, allowing complete control over the browser’s appearance.
Lightweight theme options for quick personalization.
Smooth page rendering and efficient script processing.
Minimized browser crashes for a more stable experience.
Compatibility with numerous Firefox extensions and exclusive Pale Moon extensions.
Increasingly comprehensive support for HTML5 and CSS3.
A wealth of customization and configuration features available.

Latest Updates and Improvements

Recent enhancements have made Pale Moon even more robust. Key updates include:

Introduction of two-location color stop logic for gradient CSS, allowing for concise gradient definitions.
Updated minimum GCC version requirement to 9.1 for better performance.
Boosted channel handling when dealing with content security policies.
Fixed multiple issues related to CORS preflight requests, enhancing web compatibility.
Implemented whitelisting of `javascript:` scheme URLs in CSP content loading.
Updated ffvpx library to version 6.0.1, helping to prevent video color range regressions.
Updated JPEG-XL library to 0.11.1 for improved decoding performance of jxl files.
Enhanced SQLite library to version 3.49.1.
Fixed compliance issues regarding DOMRect and DOMQuad functionalities, aligning with specifications.
Resolved issues with NTLM authentication compliance, ensuring robust security practices.
Addressed build issues for Mac users using XCode 16.3.
Added additional safety checks to SharedArrayBuffers and XSLT compilation.

Important Security Notices

This version of Pale Moon introduces a new preference to enhance how “Open File”dialogs manage shortcut links, helping avoid potential exposure to file upload vulnerabilities. While a low-severity security issue was identified (CVE-2025-3033), users can opt to disable shortcut link navigation within file dialogs for enhanced safety. However, it’s encouraged to use caution when operating with shortcuts to maintain workflow efficiency.