Mozilla is preparing upcoming Firefox updates focused on privacy and multitasking, with two notable additions: a built-in VPN and a native Split View feature.
The built-in VPN works inside the browser, routing traffic through a proxy to hide the user’s IP address and location. According to Mozilla, this aligns with its privacy principles and avoids the trade-offs found in ad-driven or data-collecting VPNs. It will initially offer 50GB of monthly data and roll out in select regions, including the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
An important clarification is that this VPN is browser-only, meaning it protects traffic within Firefox itself rather than the entire system.
Alongside privacy improvements, Firefox is introducing Split View, a long-requested feature to improve everyday workflows. It lets users display two web pages side by side in one window, making it easier to compare content, copy information, or multitask without switching tabs.
The feature has been in development in experimental builds and is now set to reach stable users with Firefox 149, scheduled for release next week. It integrates with the tab system, allowing users to place tabs side by side and adjust the layout as needed.
Beyond the VPN and Split View, upcoming Firefox updates bring a redesigned Settings page with improved navigation and search, a new Smart Window feature with optional AI-powered summaries and quick help on the page, and Tab Notes, which lets you attach notes to tabs via Firefox Labs.
Finally, Mozilla is rolling out a broader UI refresh with updated icons, menus, and themes, along with a new mascot called Kit, as part of efforts to modernize the browser and improve usability.
For more details, refer to Mozilla’s blog.
