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'''Add-ons''' are small pieces of software created by people all over the world, that add new features or functionality to your installation of Firefox. Add-ons can augment Firefox with new search engines, foreign-language dictionaries, or change the visual appearance of Firefox. Through add-ons, you can customize Firefox to meet your needs and tastes.

'''Add-ons''' are small pieces of software created by people all over the world, that add new features or functionality to your installation of Firefox. Add-ons can augment Firefox with new search engines, foreign-language dictionaries, or change the visual appearance of Firefox. Through add-ons, you can customize Firefox to meet your needs and tastes. * [[Using extensions with Firefox|Extensions]]<br/> Extensions add new features to Firefox, or modify existing ones. There are extensions that allow you to block advertisements, download videos from websites, integrate more closely with websites like Facebook or Twitter, and add features you see in other browsers. * [[Personas]] <br/> Personas are background images that you can use to decorate the menu and tab bars of Firefox. You can also use [[Using themes with Firefox|themes]] which are more involved and can change the appearance of buttons and menus. * [[Using plugins with Firefox|Plugins]] <br/> A plugin is a piece of software that manage internet content that Firefox is not designed to process. These usually include patented formats for video, audio, online games, presentations, and more. Plugins are created and distributed by other companies. To view which add-ons you have installed, {for mac,fx4}open the {menu Tools} menu and select {menu Add-ons}{/for}{for fx35,win,mac,linux}open the {menu Tools} menu and select {menu Add-ons}{/for}{for fx4,win}open the {menu Firefox} menu and select {menu Add-ons}{/for}{for fx4,linux}open the {menu Firefox} menu and select {menu Add-ons}{/for}. This will open the Add-ons manager {for fx4}tab{/for}{for fx35}window{/for}. {for fx4,win,linux}If you have the traditional menu bar, you can access the Add-ons manager from the {menu Tools} menu.{/for} = Installing add-ons = You can read more details about installing specific kinds of add-ons in each of the articles linked above. Here is just an overview to get you started. # Open the add-ons manager {for fx4}tab{/for}{for fx35}window{/for} by {for mac,fx4}selecting {menu Add-ons} from the {menu Tools} menu{/for}{for fx35}selecting {menu Add-ons} from the {menu Tools} menu{/for}{for fx4,win,linux}selecting {menu Add-ons} from the {menu Firefox} menu{/for}. {for fx4,win,linux}If you have the traditional menu bar, you can access the Add-ons manager from the {menu Tools} menu.{/for} # Select {menu Get Add-ons} # {for fx4}To see more information one of the Featured add-ons or personas, just click on one of them. You can then click the green {button Add to Firefox button} to install it.{/for}{for fx35}To install a recommended add-on, just click the {button Add to Firefox} button." #You can also search for specific add-ons by using the search box at the top. You can then install any add-ons you find with the {for fx35}{button Add to Firefox}{/for}{for fx4}{button Install}{/for} button. #Firefox will then download the requested add-on and may ask you to confirm that you want to install it. # {for fx35}New{/for} {for fx4}Some{/for} extensions need Firefox to restart before they can be used. You can restart Firefox quickly by clicking the {button Restart Now} button that pops up. Your tabs will be saved and restored after the restart. = Troubleshooting add-ons = For information on troubleshooting problems with extensions, plugins, or themes, see the articles below: * [[Unable to install add-ons]] * [[Uninstalling add-ons]] * [[Cannot uninstall an add-on]] * [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]] * [[Troubleshooting plugins]]