Mozilla has announced an official RPM package for Firefox, targeting users of RPM-based Linux distributions. The package starts with the Nightly version and aims to simplify installation and updates. It promises better performance and security compared to previous binary options.
On January 19, 2026, Mozilla revealed in a blog post that it is now providing a dedicated RPM package for the Firefox web browser on RPM-based GNU/Linux distributions. This move follows the company's existing DEB package for Debian-based systems, extending native installation options to a wider audience.
The initial rollout focuses on Firefox Nightly releases, available through Mozilla's new RPM repository. This repository also includes language packs in RPM format for easy integration. Supported distributions encompass openSUSE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Fedora Linux, and their derivatives. Users can install the package using package managers like DNF for Fedora-based systems or Zypper for openSUSE.
Key advantages include enhanced performance from advanced compiler optimizations, hardened binaries with full security flags, rapid access to the latest releases on release day, and automatic .desktop file generation—eliminating manual setup. Previously, RPM users relied on official binary packages, which lacked these optimizations.
Mozilla plans to collect user feedback over the coming months before advancing the package to the beta channel and eventually the stable channel. If successful, the stable RPM offering is slated for introduction with Firefox 150 later in 2026. This development makes Firefox Nightly installation smoother for Fedora and openSUSE users, broadening Mozilla's support for RPM ecosystems.
