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How do you make complete themes for Firefox 57?

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I have been avoiding this problem for a while as there has been reduced functionality in the theme I used since Firefox version 56. FXChrome no longer works and I would like to replace it myself. All I have found on how to create a theme is an archived "obsolete" page, https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Archive/Themes/Building_a_Theme. I have knowledge of both Java and CSS, so writing the theme isn't a problem. I would like to create something that goes beyond the "simple theme" as I need to customize the icons and other styling. Is there any current documentation of how to do this?

I have been avoiding this problem for a while as there has been reduced functionality in the theme I used since Firefox version 56. FXChrome no longer works and I would like to replace it myself. All I have found on how to create a theme is an archived "obsolete" page, https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Archive/Themes/Building_a_Theme. I have knowledge of both Java and CSS, so writing the theme isn't a problem. I would like to create something that goes beyond the "simple theme" as I need to customize the icons and other styling. Is there any current documentation of how to do this?

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https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/themes/

https://www.howtogeek.com/334716/how-to-customize-firefoxs-user-interface-with-userchrome.css/ https://www.userchrome.org/ https://www.userchrome.org/what-is-userchrome-css.html https://www.accessfirefox.org/Firefox_Accessibility_Themes.php https://www.accessfirefox.org/Theme-Font-Size-Changer.php https://github.com/axydavid/FirefoxUI/blob/master/README.md https://github.com/wilfredwee/photon-australis Note there is a sub Reddit dedicated to this. Not all code is in one place. Possible able to adapt Chrome Browser themes or parts of them.

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I believe I found my answer on the FAQ Page.

  • What happened to my complete theme?
  • Complete themes do not work with Firefox 57 and are disabled. If you use a dark complete theme, the Dark Theme option in the Add-on Manager might be a good option for you. Go to the Themes tab in about:addons and give it a try. We are making improvements to themes in the coming months, so look for themes with additional functionality beyond an image overlay in future releases.
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Chosen Solution

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/themes/

https://www.howtogeek.com/334716/how-to-customize-firefoxs-user-interface-with-userchrome.css/ https://www.userchrome.org/ https://www.userchrome.org/what-is-userchrome-css.html https://www.accessfirefox.org/Firefox_Accessibility_Themes.php https://www.accessfirefox.org/Theme-Font-Size-Changer.php https://github.com/axydavid/FirefoxUI/blob/master/README.md https://github.com/wilfredwee/photon-australis Note there is a sub Reddit dedicated to this. Not all code is in one place. Possible able to adapt Chrome Browser themes or parts of them.

Flash Player Version: 28.0.0.126 Current Version | Released this date. https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.