In iOS 14, Apple introduced the concept of Home Screen widgets. So now any widget that's available in the Today View can also be added to the Home Screen alongside your apps.

The Firefox widgets let you quickly start new searches and access your favorite websites all from your Home screen.

How to add a Firefox Widget

1. Tap and hold any empty spot on the home screen.
2. Press the plus icon + at the top left of the home screen

   

3. Scroll down and select the Firefox app from the list.
4. You can scroll through the available widgets by swiping left and right. When you find the one you’d like to add, click the + Add Widget button.

Types of Widgets

Quick Actions widget

Available in size small and medium. This widget add shortcuts to your home screen for common tasks you do in the browser. For the small size, you can pick which of four tasks to display in the configuration settings.

Quick View widget

Available in size medium and large. This widget brings your open tabs right to the homescreen. These serve as a quick reminder of where you left off last time you were in the browser and make it quick to return to that task.

Top Sites widget

Available in size medium. This widget brings your list of most commonly used sites to your home screen for easy access. It’s like having an app icon for your favourite websites. You can add any site to this list with the Pin to Top Sites option.