Firefox will continue to support Windows 10 despite the end of support from Microsoft
As Windows 10 has officially reached the end of its free support cycle this week, Mozilla brings some good news for users who have yet to upgrade to Windows 11.
The browser Firefox will remain fully supported on Windows 10 — offering the same features as the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system.
Firefox Remains “Complete” on Windows 10
In a blog post, Mozilla explains that Windows 10 continues to be one of the most widely used systems among Firefox users, far surpassing Windows 7 or 8. Unlike these older versions, Firefox on Windows 10 will continue to receive all new features, performance updates, and security patches.
In other words, Firefox on Windows 10 will provide the same complete experience as on Windows 11, “for now”.
Mozilla Still Recommends Upgrading to Windows 11
Although Firefox continues to function well on Windows 10, Mozilla advises against staying on an unsupported system. The overall security of a computer relies on the operating system, drivers, and other installed software.
The publisher reminds that upgrading to Windows 11 is free for most users: “When you start Windows 11 for the first time, you will find Firefox just as you left it — with your history, bookmarks, and passwords intact.”
For Those Staying on Windows 10: Activate ESUs
If your PC cannot upgrade to Windows 11, Mozilla recommends activating the Extended Security Updates (ESU) offered by Microsoft. These free updates, available through Windows Backup in update settings, allow for fixing future security vulnerabilities without adding new features.
And if you are changing computers? If your hardware is too old, consider activating Firefox Sync before migrating to a new PC. This will automatically synchronize your bookmarks, passwords, and history as soon as you install Firefox on your new machine.
By maintaining full support for Windows 10, Mozilla is addressing a large user base that cannot or does not wish to switch to Windows 11. This is a logical choice, given the massive number of machines still running Windows 10 — and it demonstrates that Firefox continues to position itself as the most independent and sustainable browser on the market.
