Cliqz
Cliqz is a discontinued web browser for Mac that combined Firefox-based browsing with built-in search and privacy features.
What is Cliqz?
Cliqz is a web browser for Mac built by Cliqz GmbH and based on Mozilla Firefox technology. It was designed for people who wanted everyday web browsing with integrated search suggestions and privacy-focused tools in the same desktop app. The browser combined standard tabbed browsing with features such as anti-tracking and phishing protection, aiming to reduce the need for separate extensions for common privacy tasks. Cliqz was also offered on other platforms during its active life, but its browser and search products were discontinued in 2020. On a Mac, users are most likely to encounter it as an older installed browser or as leftover support files from a past installation.
Key features
- Browse the web with a Firefox-based desktop browser
- Show search and site suggestions directly from the address bar
- Block many trackers during normal web browsing
- Warn about suspected phishing or unsafe websites
- Use tabs, bookmarks, and other familiar browser controls
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Cliqz is legitimate browser software, but it is discontinued and no longer an up-to-date choice for daily browsing. Old browsers can miss current security fixes and website compatibility updates, which matters more for a web browser than for many other apps. If you still have it installed, avoid using it for sensitive accounts, payments, or private browsing activity. Removing it usually affects only your saved browser data and any files or settings created by the app.
Recommendation: Keep Cliqz only if you specifically need access to an old profile or saved browsing data. If you no longer use it, removing the app is a reasonable cleanup step, and switching to a currently maintained browser is the better option for regular web use.
Common paths
/Applications/Cliqz.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/org.mozilla.cliqz
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Cliqz
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/org.mozilla.cliqz.plist
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