How to install any add-on in Firefox for Android

When Mozilla released a revamped version of Firefox for Android a few years ago, it only supported a handful of add-ons, purely for compatibility reasons. Fast forward to today, and full add-on support has yet to be fully restored. However, the good news is that it's possible to install any add-on in Firefox for Android using a workaround. We'll show you how.

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Setting up Firefox for Android

If you are a new Firefox user, you will need:

• Download the Firefox Beta for Android Version 107.0.b1 or later.
• Set up Firefox Account Sync bookmarks, passwords, open tabs, and other data on any device using Firefox.
• Sign up Additional Jobs Site (AMO) with the same Firefox account.

When you access the Firefox Add-ons website on your computer, you'll be taken to a list of recommended extensions. Here, you'll notice that there's no option to install any of the desktop-compatible add-ons on your Android device.

To bypass this limitation, we'll need to create a collection of your favorite add-ons on your computer and then import them to the Android version.

Create an add-on group in Firefox

1. Go to Additional Jobs Site In Firefox and sign in with Firefox Account Your.
2. Click User name Your in the upper left corner of the screen and then click View my collections.

3. Click on Create a group.

4. Type a name for the group and a brief description. Ideally, you should give the name without numbers or spaces between them. Alternatively, you can replace the spaces with a dash. Custom URL It is a private link for that group.
Note: All groups are public and can be viewed by anyone.

5. Make a note of the group name and the eight-digit number or ID shown in the address bar of the group's URL page. For example, the name of this group is "Favorite" The eight-digit unique identifier is "13590312".

Enable custom add-on groups in Firefox for Android

1. Press the menu button and then on "Settings".

2. Scroll down and tap on About Firefox Beta.

3. Click the Firefox logo five times. It will display a message saying, “Debug menu enabled”.

4. When you return to the Settings screen, you will see a new option under the section "Advanced Options" he is called Custom Add-On Kit.

5. In the pop-up window that appears, enter Group Owner (eg, eight-digit unique identifier) and Group name.

6. You will see a message. The add-on group has been modified. Exit the app to apply the changes.Firefox will close automatically.
7. Open the browser again and click on the menu button and then on the option "extra jobs" To see the add-ons you've added to the collection via your computer. Here you can see add-ons we've been using for several months.

8. To install any extension, click the button. Plus sign (+) ثم "addition".

Note: Currently, you cannot upload plugins from Bitbucket or GitHub.

Recommended add-ons for Firefox Android

Now that we've created a collection, here's a list of thoroughly tried and tested add-ons you can install on your Firefox browser for Android:

clearURLs

The clearURLs Automatically removes tracking elements from URLs and helps protect your privacy. The extension blocks hyperlink auditing (which search engines like Google use to track the links you've clicked), as well as some popular ad domains and more. Now, whenever you share a link to an Amazon product page with a friend, they'll see it without any clutter.

Copy with Context

Prepare Copy with Context A simple extension that copies selected text, page title and URL to the clipboard.

AutoDelete cookie

Works AutoDelete cookie By displaying cookies in a pop-up window so you can take manual action. It can also automatically delete cookies from closed or neglected tabs, clear cookies and site data for a domain, add an exceptions list, and more.

Single File

Prepare Single File A useful extension for saving an entire web page, including assets like images, design, iframes, and more, as an HTML file. If you need to read long articles on the go, this add-on saves them offline.

User Agent Switcher and Manager

You could User Agent Switcher and Manager From impersonation of the chain User agent In your browser. It hides your browser fingerprint details and protects your privacy.

YouTube audio

The YouTube audio Disable YouTube video and audio streaming to save bandwidth and battery life. If you're browsing on your mobile device, this extension will save your data.

Tip: Check out our guide on Best Third-Party YouTube Apps For more features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many add-on groups does Firefox for Android support?
answer. As of now, you can only import one collection into Firefox for Android per session. On the bright side, you can create as many collections as you like through the Firefox Add-ons site. When you need an add-on from a different collection, simply import it into Firefox for Android.

Q2. Why doesn't Firefox for Android support all add-ons like the desktop version?
answer. This is due to the nature of the Android system, limitations in APIs, lack of a proper windowing environment, ease of use on smaller screens, and more. However, there are still plenty of ways you can do this. Multitask on Android and stay productive.

You can check the detailed list of WebExtensions APIs support for Android at Browser support for Javascript APIsEach app has a feature, you can track its status in different browsers and the version it supports.