Waterfox Classic

by Waterfox Limitedv2022.11

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

An older version of Waterfox, spun off to retain compatibility with XUL plugins, which were/are needed for many older web games and animations.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Waterfox.WaterfoxClassic --exact --version 2022.11

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Waterfox Classic

Waterfox Classic uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

WaterfoxClassic2022.11.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Waterfox Classic →

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Installers · v2022.11

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Waterfox Classic.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Waterfox Classic on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Waterfox.WaterfoxClassic --exact --version 2022.11. winget downloads the installer from Waterfox Limited and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Waterfox Classic silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Waterfox.WaterfoxClassic --exact 2022.11 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Waterfox Classic?

Waterfox Classic uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: WaterfoxClassic2022.11.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Waterfox Classic via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Waterfox.WaterfoxClassic --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Waterfox Classic's Apps & Features entry.

Is Waterfox Classic free?

Waterfox Classic is distributed under MPL-2.0. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Waterfox Classic work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Waterfox Classic directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Waterfox Classic up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Waterfox.WaterfoxClassic --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Waterfox Classic from microsoft/winget-pkgs.