Mullvad Browser's testers now get access to updates every four weeks, also on Linux ARM devices

Date:
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:10:54 +0000

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Mullvad Browsers testers get faster access to updates as the interface has just transitioned to the Firefox Rapid channel. Here's all you need to know.

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switch provides quicker access to features The Alpha version is now available on Linux ARM devices Mullvad Browsers early testers will now receive updates every four weeks as the latest alpha version of the interface has
transitioned to the Firefox Rapid Release channel.

This move offers a twofold benefit, giving testers quicker access to new features, whilst enabling Mullvads developers to smooth out the release schedule. As it approaches its third anniversary, Mullvad browser , which features one of the best VPNs on the market, is now also available on Linux ARM devices, further boosting its user availability. Article continues below You may like NordVPN and Internews join forces to defend journalists and activists AdGuard VPN browser extension lands on Firefox for Android and
gets a visual boost 'No major vulnerabilities' Mullvads WireGuard implementation gets thumbs up from independent security audit A more balanced approach Launched in April 2023, Mullvad Browser is an alternative private browser developed in collaboration with the Tor Project team, offering the privacy and security of the Tor front-end combined with all the benefits of a Mullvad VPN .

Its features include anti-fingerprinting protection, default blocking of trackers during private browsing, and no telemetry for maximum privacy.

It is a fork of Firefox, which means that Mullvads developers must constantly update the browser to include all the latest security patches and features provided by Mozilla.

Until now, the browser has followed a long and slow update cycle known as ESR (Extended Support Release), which involves the release of major updates approximately once a year. Starting with 16.0a1 alpha release, Mullvad
Browser Alpha is based on the Firefox Rapid Release channel rather than the Extended Support Release (ESR). The alpha release is now available on Linux ARM.Read more here: https://t.co/ngaSJScRIe March 26, 2026 With the latest alpha release switching to Firefox's faster development cycle, the Firefox code updates will be sent to the Mullvad alpha team every four weeks.

The result? Mullvads developers will be able to update their own code faster, spreading the work steadily throughout the year rather than having to cope with a huge and stressful workload concentrated into a single major annual update. Today's best Mullvad VPN deals Mullvad VPN 4.35 /mth View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Great for testers The alpha cycle is the first of two interconnected cycles alpha and beta that the Mullvad browser is constantly engaged with. Only once the bugs in the
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The switch is particularly welcomed by alpha testers those who evaluate the browsers development in its very early stages, identifying bugs and
suggesting improvements to optimise the final user experience allowing them to test updates roughly once a month.

However, these testers also face greater risks and the possibility of bugs, crashes, and a potentially lower level of privacy and security, as not all bugs have been fixed yet. New features, however, usually aim to boost security, so this does not necessarily mean that the system will, on the whole, be 'less secure.'

Nonetheless, the change could prove to be a mixed blessing. Previously, the slower release cycle meant that the same version could be used for months, allowing for a more gradual analysis and more time to scrutinise versions between updates.

Now, however, there might be a risk that new versions will be released before all existing bugs have been fixed. Mullvad noted , in fact, that a faster cadence means it may indeed take longer than four weeks between scheduled versions to implement fixes.

Meanwhile, the Stable channel the safest, ultimate version recommended to a wider user base will continue to be based on Firefox ESR.

This means users will wait longer for new features, but gain maximum and
fully audited stability and security: a well-worth wait for a secure and enduring digital life. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!



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