Fifo is a nonprofit, fast free and secure Web Browser. It’s based on Wexond, and includes news and tons of features out of the box. Fifo is resource effecient, and is updated often. Powered by SnailDOS!
Publisher’s description
What is Fifo?
Fifo is an open-source web browser program for Windows from SnailDOS Team. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.1, released on July 8, 2023. 4 versions are listed since November 19, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (snaildos/Fifo-Browser) has 70 stars. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Project description on GitHub: “Fifo Browser”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Fifo is an open-source web browser tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Fifo safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FE26B2C19029994BBD25F9E96D1999EB5D0DDC0E78367982409BC1E192F557D6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.1Latest | July 8, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.2 | September 3, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.0 | February 9, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.0 | November 19, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SnailDOS.Fifo -eFifo-Web-Setup-1.3.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SnailDOS Team
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/snaildos/Fifo-Browser
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Released
- July 8, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- November 19, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- GitHub stars
- 70
- GitHub forks
- 21
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SnailDOS.Fifo
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fifo free?
Yes. Fifo is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is Fifo safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Fifo with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Fifo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Fifo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Fifo?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 19, 2021.
Can I use Fifo without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Fifo?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, Microsoft Edge and Safari. The alternatives page compares them.
