Firefox Alternatives? A Long-Time User's Dilemma

A long-time Firefox user (20 years!), concerned by Mozilla's recent shifts towards advertising and AI, seeks a viable alternative browser. LibreWolf is considered but its reliance on Firefox is a concern. Debian's Firefox repository offers a potentially safer, albeit older, version, but requires constant setting checks. Standalone apps, Tor Browser, and the terminal-based browser 'links' are explored but fall short of complete needs. Ultimately, the user decides to stick with Firefox for now, monitoring its future direction.