Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive

Mozilla is deeply concerned that if the Department of Justice enforces its proposals against Google, it could lead to a catastrophic loss of revenue for Firefox, potentially forcing significant cost cuts or even shutting down the browser. Mozilla's CFO warned that losing all of Google's default search payments would necessitate drastic measures, including dropping key features like choice screens and risking the future of Firefox. Additionally, switching defaults to alternatives like Bing or Opera has faced resistance due to user dissatisfaction and privacy concerns tied to their Gecko engine development.