# Firefox 160 released

Source: [LWN.net](https://lwn.net/Articles/1106542/) · 2026-11-10 · Cloud & DevOps
Page: https://themorning.dev/story/firefox-160-released-93c179c4435cf168
Kind: release · Impact: medium

## In brief

- Firefox 160 has been released.
- Notable features include the ability to block sites from asking to handle mailto: links.
- Also adds playback of Matroska files with FLAC, MP3, or PCM audio and playback speed controls in picture-in-picture.

## Why it matters

Developers and users get new browser capabilities, including control over mailto: handler prompts and broader media playback support, which can affect how web apps and media content behave in Firefox.

## Versions

- Firefox 160

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: Firefox 160 released (reported by LWN.net)

## Coverage

- [Firefox 160 released](https://lwn.net/Articles/1106542/) — LWN.net, 2026-11-10

Tags: firefox, browser, release, web, media

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