Firefox Celebrates 20 Years: Reflecting on Its Legacy and Future

Twenty years ago, the Firefox browser, developed by the Mozilla Foundation, emerged as a significant competitor to Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Initially named Phoenix, the browser was rebranded due to trademark issues and officially launched as Firefox 1.0 on November 9, 2004. Its popularity grew due to fewer security vulnerabilities and innovative features like tabbed browsing and pop-up blocking. Firefox's release marked a shift in the browser market, challenging Internet Explorer's dominance and celebrating its 20th anniversary with new features and a special video.