Prepare Mozilla Firefox One of the most popular web browsers. Like all popular browsers, it also supports extensions, enhancing your browsing experience. However, unlike Chromium-based browsers, the steps for adding or removing Firefox extensions (add-ons) are different. If you're new to the browser and confused about all this, you'll find the answers in this guide.
Firefox considers add-ons and themes to be extensions, so the steps for adding and enabling add-ons in Firefox are different. Additionally, you can't use the Chrome Web Store to install extensions in Firefox. This article will walk you through everything you need to know.
How to enable extensions on Firefox
There are different ways to enable extensions in Firefox. We've listed the steps for both Android and PC below. Let's take a look at them.
Note: Firefox add-ons are not available for iOS devices.
on the computer
Step 1: Open Firefox > Click on the extension icon in the upper right corner and choose Extension management.
Step 2: Scroll down and select “Find more additional jobs”.
Step 3: Select the extensions of your choice and then click Add to Firefox.
Apart from that, you can also type or paste Firefox://extensions on the search bar and open the first result to access the Firefox add-ons page.
On Android
Step 1: Open Firefox> Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and choose extra jobs.
Step 2: Click the plus button next to the extension you want to add.
Step 3: Now, press addition For confirmation.
Tip: You can also choose “Allow private browsing.”
Disable extensions on Firefox
If you're not satisfied with an add-on, you can disable or remove it in Firefox. The steps are listed below for each device.
on the computer
Step 1: Click on the hamburger menu in the upper right corner and choose Add-ons and Features.
Tip: You can use the key combination Ctrl + Shift + A.
Step 2: Locate Extensions Turn off the extension you want to disable.
on Android
Step 1: Open the Firefox app and tap The three points in the upper right corner.
Step 2: Choose extra jobs.
Step 3: Click on Extension which you want to disable.
Step 4: Turn off the toggle switch to enable.
Update extensions on Firefox
You can also update extensions installed on Firefox. Here's how:
Step 1: Open Firefox and select menu hamburger in the upper right corner.
Step 2: Click “Add-ons and features.”
Step 3: Select the gear icon next to “Manage your extensions.”
Step 4: Locate “Update add-ons automatically”.
Remove Firefox extensions (add-ons) on your computer and mobile phone
Instead of disabling, if you want to completely remove extensions in Firefox, follow these steps on your device.
on the computer
Step 1: Open Firefox Click on the hamburger menu in the upper right corner > select “Add-ons and features.”
Tip: Alternatively, press Ctrl+Shift+A.
Step 2: Click Extensions Select the three dots next to the extension you want to remove.
Step 3: Choose removal.
on Android
Step 1: Open Firefox > Click on the three dots in the upper right corner > Select extra jobs.
Step 2: Click on Extension which you want to remove and select removal.
Remove the Add-ons button from the toolbar on your computer
If you're annoyed by the extension icon in Firefox for PC, here are the steps to remove it.
Step 1: Open Firefox, Type or paste the following into the address bar and press: Enter.
about: config
Step 2: Click “Accept risks and follow through”.
extensions.unifiedExtensions.enabled
Step 4: click button Plus located on the right in front of the relevant option.
Step 5: Click on the icon The two arrows Until you see a mistake.
common questions:
Q1. Are all Firefox extensions safe?
The answer: Although Firefox ensures that all extensions from third-party developers are safe, there are still some extensions that can fetch your data and cause issues with your privacy.
Improve your experience
Like other browsers, Firefox has a lot of add-ons to enhance your user experience. With the ability to add or remove Firefox extensions (add-ons), you can use the extensions of your choice. Also, check out how Take full-page screenshots in Firefox.
