MozBackup is a simple utility for creating backups of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Sunbird, Flock, SeaMonkey, Mozilla Suite, Spicebird, Songbird and Netscape profiles.
Publisher’s description
What is MozBackup?
MozBackup by Pavel Cvrcek is open-source Windows software in the web browsers category. It ranks 40th by popularity among web browsers in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 66,378 times. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .pcv. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and geckodriver.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.0 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: MozBackup is an open-source web browser tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MozBackup safe to download?
- The file is served by mozbackup.jasnapaka.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
991CCB4DEA3CF8E1DAFEA282B1738A4C2C3FE7F5B21D06117DB085918D74A6CA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.1Latest | May 31, 2021 | 1.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JasnaPaka.MozBackup -echoco install mozbackup -yscoop install extras/mozbackupMozBackup-1.5.1-EN.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Pavel Cvrcek
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- MPL-2.0 License
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.5.1
- Released
- May 31, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- May 31, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 66,378
- Website
- mozbackup.jasnapaka.com
- winget ID
- JasnaPaka.MozBackup
- Chocolatey package
- mozbackup
- Scoop package
- extras/mozbackup
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is MozBackup free?
Yes. MozBackup is open-source software under the MPL-2.0 License licence.
Is MozBackup safe to download?
The download comes from mozbackup.jasnapaka.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 MozBackup 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 MozBackup be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does MozBackup support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does MozBackup run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to MozBackup?
Brave, Waterfox, geckodriver, qutebrowser and Safari. The alternatives page compares them.
