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disable,pocket,extension,add-on

Starting with Firefox version 38.0.5, Pocket is included by default. Here's how to remove it or re-enable it if you change your mind.

{for not fx38}[[Template:update fx desktop]]{/for} New versions of Firefox (38.0.5 and up) have [[Save articles for later with Pocket on Firefox | Pocket]] built into the toolbar and bookmark menu. If you prefer not to use Pocket for Firefox, follow these steps to disable it. <!--link this article to the upcoming "What is Pocket" article--> =Remove Pocket from your toolbar or menu= Removing Pocket from your toolbar or menu will disable it: #Right-click on the Pocket icon [[Image:Pocket button]]. #Select {menu Remove from Toolbar}. #;[[Image:remove pocket]] =Re-enable Pocket for Firefox= #Click the menu button [[Image:new fx menu]] and select {menu +Customize}. #Drag the Pocket icon to your toolbar or menu. #;[[Image:move pocket toolbar]] #Click {menu Exit Customize} to save your changes. <!-- let's hold off on about:config for now. To disable the default Pocket add-on: # Open a new browser tab and navigate to [http://about:config about:config] # Read the warning and click {button {for not fx49}I'll be careful, I promise!{/for}{for fx49}I accept the risk!{/for}}. # In the search field on top of the page that opens search for '''browser.pocket.enabled''' (you can copy and paste it from here). # Right click the line that includes the value '''True''' and select {menu Toggle} from the options, so that the value now says '''False'''. # Restart your browser. You should no longer see the Pocket add-on options in the menus. If you want to re-enable the feature, do the following: # Open a new browser tab and navigate to [http://about:config about:config] # Read the warning and click {button {for not fx49}I'll be careful, I promise!{/for}{for fx49}I accept the risk!{/for}}. # In the search field on top of the page that opens search for '''browser.pocket.enabled''' (you can copy and paste it from here). # Right click the line that includes the value '''False''' and select {menu Toggle} from the options, so that the value now says '''True'''. # Restart your browser. -->