# Correct way to install browsers on Linux securely?

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/correct-way-to-install-browsers-on-linux-securely/27046
**Category:** Questions
**Tags:** software
**Created:** 2025-04-25T19:09:41Z
**Posts:** 20
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## Post 6 by @sha123 — 2025-04-26T13:33:03Z

> [@anonymous328](#):
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> But not all support native packages, some are just tarballs, like with [Tor browser](https://tb-manual.torproject.org/installation/)

Does not interfere with the sandbox

> [@anonymous328](#):
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> is just for [Ubuntu users only](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/should-you-avoid-snaps-on-non-ubuntu-systems/18758)

You can use Snaps on other distros, for example on Arch.

> [@anonymous328](#):
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> immutable ones?

Simply layer the browser with ostree or similar.

> [@anon88979181](#):
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> As far as I understand, its best to use the method the browser maker officially recommends.

That’s not always true. There is an official Flatpak for Firefox, yet it does not have the same sandboxing as via non-Flatpak installation. Same for Tor Browser Launcher Flatpak.

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