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Add-on Badges
You’ll know if an extension is being regularly reviewed if it has one of the badges listed in this article.
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Understanding the risks of installing self-hosted extensions
Learn about the risks of installing extensions from third-parties and how to assess the trustworthiness of the source.
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Permission request messages for Firefox extensions
Learn about permission requests when adding extensions to Firefox. Get details on each request for a clearer understanding.
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Disable or remove Add-ons
Extensions and themes are types of add-ons for Firefox. This article describes how to disable and remove add-ons in Firefox.
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Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings
A Refresh can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its default state while saving essential information like bookmarks and passwords.
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Personalized extension recommendations
Learn more about how Firefox occasionally recommends extensions you may find interesting and how to opt-out.
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Multi-Account Containers
Add Container tabs to Firefox with the Multi-Account Containers add-on, to separate your work and personal browsing.
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Find and install add-ons to add features to Firefox
You can install different types of add-ons, such as extensions to add features to Firefox and themes to change its appearance. Learn more.
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Manage your extensions using the extensions button in the toolbar
This article describes the new extensions button and how to manage your extensions and their permissions directly from the Firefox toolbar.
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Tips for assessing the safety of an extension
Here are a few tips for assessing the safety of a third party extension.
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1 week, 4 days ago
Extensions in Private Browsing
You can set which Firefox extensions can run in private windows and which can't, when you install the extension or later on. Learn more.
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Add-on signing in Firefox
Learn about add-on signing and what to do if an extension you want to use could not be verified for use in Firefox.
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I found a fake Firefox update
What to do if you spot fake notices claiming to contain an "urgent" or "critical" Firefox update.
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Recommended Extensions program
Learn how extensions make the cut for the Recommended Extensions program and where they can be found.
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An extension changed my New Tab page or home page
View and disable extensions or add-ons that change the new tab page or home page.
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Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems
Learn how to find out if an extension, theme or hardware acceleration is causing a Firefox problem and what steps you can take to fix it.
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Use themes to change the look of Firefox
A theme is a type of add-on that changes the visual appearance of Firefox. Learn how to find, install, and manage themes in Firefox.
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Upgrade your graphics drivers to use hardware acceleration and WebGL
Firefox and plugins can use your graphics card to speed things up. To enable this or to fix problems, you may need to update the graphics card drivers.
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Use Firefox in another language
How to display Firefox in a different language.
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Why do Java, Silverlight, Adobe Acrobat and other plugins no longer work?
Since the release of Firefox version 52 in March 2017, NPAPI plugins no longer load, except for Adobe Flash. Learn more about this change.
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How to update add-ons
This article explains how to update your Firefox add-ons from the Extensions panel in the Add-ons Manager.
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Facebook Container - Prevent Facebook from tracking you on other websites
Facebook Container is an add-on that you can install on Firefox to prevent Facebook from tracking your activity on other websites.
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Why is there an OpenH264 plugin in Firefox?
Firefox comes with the OpenH264 add-on to support WebRTC or video communication.
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Access your add-ons with a Mozilla account
The addons.mozilla.org (AMO) site is using Mozilla accounts to offer a more integrated experience across all Mozilla services and products.
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Unable to install add-ons (extensions or themes)
This article describes various reasons that would cause an add-on not to be able to be installed and what you can do to fix the issue.
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Reporting extensions and themes for abuse
Discover what constitutes inappropriate content or behavior in an extension or theme, and see how to report any abuse you find.
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Cannot remove an add-on (extension or theme)
This article describes how to uninstall an extension or theme that can't be removed normally. This includes problematic toolbars and search bars.
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Manage optional permissions for Firefox extensions
Learn how you can manage optional permissions for extensions in the Firefox Add-ons Manager.
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Re-enable add-ons that were disabled when updating Firefox
Many add-ons are automatically compatible with the latest Firefox. For those that aren't, we'll show you how to search for new versions or find an alternative.
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What is search hijacking?
This article describes the types of search hijacking that occur.
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Built-in themes in Firefox - alternative to complete themes
How to enable Firefox's built-in themes.
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Manage extension shortcuts in Firefox
Manage your add-on shortcuts through the Manage Preferences menu in about:addons.
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Review installed extensions
Reviewing the extensions you have installed periodically can make it harder for malicious extensions to put your security and privacy at risk.
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Troubleshoot issues related to add-ons
Add-ons can cause issues in Firefox. This article provides more information on how you can troubleshoot Firefox issues related to add-ons.
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Firefox Translations Add-on
Translate web pages in Firefox when you visit a site that's in another language, without using the cloud.
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Site Permission Add-ons
Sites can ask to install permission add-ons that modify Firefox’s default security behavior to give them extra privileges. Learn more.
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Remove a toolbar that has taken over your Firefox search or home page
This article will help you remove unwanted third-party toolbars from Firefox and restore the default search, New Tab and home page settings.
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How to add the translate add-on to Firefox
Seamlessly translate webpages in Firefox.
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How is Facebook Container different from Multi-account Containers?
The difference between Facebook Container and Multi-Account Containers
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Lightbeam extension for Firefox is no longer supported
Mozilla ended official support of the Lightbeam extension in October 2019 and has no plans to resume maintenance of it in the future.
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Recommended Firefox extensions for families and students
This article lists some extensions for parents and students that you can add to Firefox, to enhance browsing and help you stay productive.
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Why aren’t my add-ons working on some websites?
Learn why some Firefox extensions have been disabled on certain websites, how to manage these limits, and explore alternative solutions.
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Integrate Firefox Relay into the Firefox Password Manager
Learn how to integrate Firefox Relay into the Firefox Password Manager to create and manage email masks directly.
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2 weeks, 4 days ago
