Firefox is the go-to web browser for those seeking privacy over their browsing activities and data. Also, Firefox doesn't disappoint with its overall browsing experience. Occasionally, the browser may encounter a bug or two. One such issue is when Firefox fails to play or stream videos. Whether it's a Add-ons on your browser Or if your current cache data is interfering with video playback, this guide will walk you through all the possible solutions to fix the problem of videos not playing in Firefox. Let's get started.
1. Try Incognito mode
Open the website you're trying to access in an incognito window. This loads the website without any add-ons, cache, cookies, or browsing data and helps you check if one of them is causing the issue.
To access Incognito mode in Firefox, click the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner and select New Private Window.
2. Disable hardware acceleration
Enabling hardware acceleration allows Firefox to improve its visual output by assigning graphics-intensive tasks to your GPU. Therefore, hardware acceleration is pre-enabled in Firefox. However, if you're having trouble loading videos or if Firefox keeps freezing , it's better to turn it off.
Step 1: in Firefox , Click menu icon In the upper right corner to open Settings.
Step 2: in General tab , scroll down to Performance DepartmentUncheck the box. "Use hardware acceleration when available".
Restart Firefox And check if it can play videos.
3. Allow websites to autoplay video
Lack of relevant permissions is another reason why websites fail to play videos on Firefox. For example, if youBlock a website from autoplaying video and audio Such issues may arise. Here's how to change that.
Step 1: Open Firefox and go to website Who is having trouble playing videos.
Step 2: Click Lock Code located on the left URL Site specific and click Arrow from the popup menu.
Step 3: Locate More information.
Step 4: In the next window, go to Permissions tab and locate Autoplay settings.Uncheck the option. Use default and select Allow audio and video.
Restart Firefox For the changes to take effect, try playing the video again.
4. Disable add-ons
While Add-ons allow you to improve Firefox's performance. In several ways, it can also sometimes interfere with your browser. A quick way to check this is to run Firefox in Troubleshooting Mode, where the browser will run without add-ons, themes, or any other custom settings.
Step 1: turn on Firefox On your computer. Use menu icon In the upper right, click Help, and select Troubleshooting mode From the submenu.
Step 2: Locate Reboot To run Firefox in Troubleshooting mode.
Try streaming a video in Firefox. If it works fine, it's likely one of the add-ons interfering with video playback on Firefox. To isolate which one is causing the problem, you'll need to disable and enable them one by one. Read on to learn how.
Step 1: turn on Firefox , and click menu icon In the upper right corner, select Add-ons and Features from the list.
Step 2: Use the keys next to extra jobs To turn it off.
5. Clear browser cache
Like any other browser, Firefox also saves cache and cookies, improving your browsing experience and reducing loading times. The problem occurs when old data begins to interfere with Firefox's functionality. To achieve faster page loading times, it's best to clear your browser's cache and cookies frequently.
Step 1: Open Firefox On your computer. Click menu icon To open Settings From the upper right corner.
Step 2: in Privacy and Security Tab , scroll down to Cookies and website data.Then click on Clear data button.
Step 3: in Data wipe panel , Locate squares who reads “Cookies and Site Data” و “cached web content”. Click on Clear button.
6. Update Firefox
Browser updates tend to bring all sorts of security improvements and bug fixes to the browser. Therefore, it's a good idea to keep Firefox up to date. Ideally, Firefox should update automatically, but if you've disabled automatic updates or installed Firefox from the Microsoft Store, you'll have to check for updates manually. Here's how.
In Firefox, click menu icon and select Help. Then click About Firefox from the resulting list.
Firefox will start downloading updates, if available. You'll need to restart Firefox to install any updates.
7. Update Firefox
At this point, if the videos are not playing, it will be Reset Firefox This is your last option. This will remove add-ons and reset your Firefox settings preferences. Fortunately, things like bookmarks andSaved passwords With this.
Step 1: turn on Firefox. Click menu icon in the upper right corner.
Step 2: Go to Instructions and select About FirefoxIn the next window, click Refresh Firefox button to reset it.
Step 3: Choose Refresh Firefox When asked to do so.
Things are reset to their defaults, Firefox should be able to play videos again.
Set fire to videos
It can be frustrating when Firefox fails to perform its routine tasks. After all, the last thing you want is to be bothered by such issues while playing your favorite YouTube videos. We hope the solutions above helped you resolve the issue once and for all. As always, let us know which one worked for you in the comments below.
