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how to update addons in firefox v50.0

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calib454
calib454
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The "check my plugins are up to date" selection is missing in my addons page in firefox v50.0

Does clicking on the cog and then selecting "check for updates" now check plugins and extensions?

The "check my plugins are up to date" selection is missing in my addons page in firefox v50.0 Does clicking on the cog and then selecting "check for updates" now check plugins and extensions?

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notusedupyet1
notusedupyet1
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I have had to open a tab with this link to check updates for plugins. https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Plugins and add-ons have separate update menus.

James
James
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FredMcD said

Plugins and add-ons have separate update menus.

Plugins and Extensions.

https://addons.mozilla.org/faq

notusedupyet1
notusedupyet1
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"Plugins and add-ons have separate update menus. "

Not any more

Modified by notusedupyet1

Happy112
Happy112
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'Add-ons'   is the collective name for extensions, themes and plug-ins.