Firefox 48.0.2

– A capable browser in its day, but today it’s a security risk and compatibility nightmare . Keep it only for offline or very controlled legacy environments.

startup crash that affected a segment of the user base. Engine: Built on the Gecko platform, which at the time focused on improved security and the introduction of multi-process architecture (Electrolysis). Predecessor: This version followed version 48.0.1, which also focused on stability and fixing specific glitches like WebRTC issues with certain webcams. Mozilla Support +3 Notable Features in the 48.x Cycle While 48.0.2 was a minor patch, it inherited several major changes introduced in the main Firefox 48 release: Process Separation: The initial rollout of "multi-process Firefox" (e10s) began with this version, separating web content from the browser UI process for better stability. Media Parser: Introduced a new media parser written in firefox 48.0.2