FAQ

General

Is Doda based on Firefox?

Yes. Doda is a customized, privacy-hardened build of Firefox. We start with Firefox and strip out all tracking, telemetry, and data collection — adding maximum privacy protections on top.

Can I use Firefox extensions?

Yes. All Firefox WebExtensions work without modification. Just install them from addons.mozilla.org as you normally would.

Does Doda collect any data?

No. Telemetry, studies, experiments, crash reporting — all disabled. Doda makes no network connections to Mozilla, Google, or any third-party servers.

How do I update Doda?

Updates are currently manual. Download new builds from dodatech.com when they become available. Automatic updates are planned for future releases.

Is Doda free?

Yes. Fully open source and free. No paid tiers, no subscriptions, no data selling.

What search engine does Doda use?

DuckDuckGo by default — a privacy-first search engine that doesn’t track your searches. You can change it to any search engine in Settings.

Privacy

Does Doda use Google Safe Browsing?

No. Safe Browsing is disabled. No URLs are sent to Google for lookup.

Is telemetry really disabled?

All forms of telemetry are disabled: data reporting, health uploads, crash reports, studies, experiments, and Normandy. Nothing phones home.

Does Doda block ads?

It blocks tracking and fingerprinting scripts. For ad blocking, install uBlock Origin from the Firefox Add-ons store — it works perfectly.

Can I sync my bookmarks and passwords?

Sync is disabled to keep your data local. Your bookmarks, passwords, and history never leave your machine.

Technical

What about WebRTC leaks?

WebRTC is fully disabled. No peer-to-peer connections can leak your real IP address.

Does Doda use DNS-over-HTTPS?

Yes. DNS-over-HTTPS is enabled by default using Cloudflare. Prefetching is disabled to prevent DNS leaks.

Can I change the default search engine?

Yes. Go to Settings → Search and select your preferred engine.

What platforms are supported?

Currently only Linux (64-bit). Windows, macOS, and Android builds are planned.