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Mozilla Warns Firefox’s Survival at Risk as Courts Weigh Google Search Deal Ban

Mozilla CFO cautions that losing Google’s payments, which make up 85% of its revenue, could lead to Firefox’s collapse while alternative funding strategies remain unproven.

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Overview

  • The U.S. Department of Justice is pushing to ban Google’s paid default-search agreements, a move Mozilla says could jeopardize its Firefox browser.
  • Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim testified that 85% of Mozilla’s revenue comes from its Google search deal, warning that losing this funding could trigger a 'downward spiral.'
  • Firefox holds just 6.02% of the global browser market compared to Chrome’s 65.7%, highlighting its vulnerability in a Big Tech-dominated landscape.
  • Attempts to replace Google with other search engines like Yahoo or Bing have historically resulted in lower revenue and user attrition for Firefox.
  • Mozilla is accelerating efforts in artificial intelligence and digital advertising to diversify its revenue, but these strategies may take too long to offset potential losses.