This is especially crucial since many users may have older hardware or software that is not compatible with the latest OS versions. By continuing to support Firefox on these legacy OSes, Mozilla ensures that users who cannot or do not wish to upgrade to newer operating systems can still access a secure and functional web browser. It is actually great that Mozilla is committed to providing continued support for its browser on older operating systems. As a result, Mozilla recognizes the importance of continuing to support these users for as long as possible. Mozilla's telemetry research indicates that a significant number of Firefox installations are running on Windows 7, second only to Windows 10. This version will be available on July 4, 2023, and will be supported for 15 releases, which translates to 60 weeks after its release in January. These versions receive security updates and bug fixes for a longer period than regular Firefox versions.įirefox 115 ESR will be the first version to support Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 until at least Q3 of 2024. Firefox ESR versions are specifically designed for users and organizations seeking a stable and secure browsing experience.
To make this possible, Mozilla intends to release multiple versions of Firefox with Extended Support (ESR). However, it has now been implemented through a new release schedule for the ESR channel. Earlier, the company was mulling over the decision.
