Mozilla Removes Data Cap on Firefox Free VPN
Firefox users in supported regions can now browse without a monthly data limit after signing in with a Mozilla account.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Mozilla has removed the 50GB monthly data limit on the free VPN built into Firefox, which shipped with Firefox 149 in March. The change lets users in supported regions browse unlimited on desktop and Android.
Why it matters
The change removes a usage ceiling that applied to the browser's built-in privacy tool, making it usable for heavier browsing without a paid subscription. Mozilla also sells a separate paid VPN that covers apps outside the browser, so the free option is limited to Firefox traffic.
The free VPN's original 50GB monthly cap, applied at launch across four supported countries, has been eliminated for users who sign in with a Mozilla account. Mozilla has not disclosed how many users rely on the free service or what it costs to operate.
The players
Mozilla
Mozilla is the nonprofit organization behind the Firefox browser, known for its open-source software and privacy-focused products.
The details
The free VPN protects traffic only inside Firefox and sits in the desktop toolbar; on Android it is found under Settings > VPN. Enabling it requires a Mozilla account, and other apps on the device continue using the normal connection.
Timeline
March 2026: the free Firefox VPN shipped with Firefox 149 with a 50GB monthly cap.
January 31, 2027: the data limit removal on the free Firefox VPN ends, per the timeline in the source data.
Industry Positioning
The free browser VPN sits alongside Mozilla VPN, the company's separate paid subscription that protects apps outside the browser. Removing the data cap positions the free tier as a fuller alternative for users who only need protection inside Firefox.
Firefox users in the U.S., U.K., Germany and France who sign in with a Mozilla account can now browse through the built-in VPN without hitting a monthly data cap. The protection applies only to traffic inside Firefox, so other apps on the device still use the regular connection.
The takeaway
If you rely on Firefox for private browsing, the free VPN now works without a data ceiling in supported regions, but it will not cover other apps on your device.
What happens next
Mozilla has said iOS support for the free VPN is coming, though no date has been set.
Further reading
For related coverage of browser privacy tools and online protection, see the Cybersecurity section.
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