How to Enable Privacy Mode Librewolf - LibreWolf

LibreWolf comes with privacy mode already built into its core design, but you can activate the private browsing session by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or using the menu.

Here's the thing — LibreWolf is fundamentally a privacy-first browser. Unlike Firefox, it strips out telemetry and tracking by default. When you want an extra layer of protection for sensitive browsing, private browsing mode kicks in immediately.

Launching Private Browsing Mode

Hit Ctrl+Shift+P on your keyboard. That's it! A new window opens with a dark theme and a small mask icon in the address bar. This tells you you're in private mode. You can also access it through the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) > New Private Window.

Super straightforward.

What Privacy Mode Does

During a private browsing session, LibreWolf won't store your history, cookies, or cached files. Websites can't track your activity across tabs. Search queries vanish the moment you close the window. Combined with LibreWolf's already-aggressive privacy settings, this creates serious security for banking, shopping, or sensitive searches.

Your Privacy Settings Are Already Locked

LibreWolf's tracking protection runs at maximum strength out of the box. No tweaking needed. The browser blocks fingerprinting, disables telemetry, and removes data collection before you even start browsing. That's why how to enable privacy mode LibreWolf matters less than understanding it's already happening behind the scenes.

Quick Recommendation

Use private mode whenever you're handling passwords, financial info, or anything you want completely isolated. Since LibreWolf 148.0.2 already provides aggressive tracking protection across all regular browsing, private mode becomes your final defense layer. Open it, browse safely, close it — your digital footprint disappears.