Find and install extensions on Firefox for Android

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There are lots of great add-ons that you can install to add features to Firefox. This article explains how to find, install and manage add-ons in Firefox for Android.

Firefox for Android protects you from browser hijacking and malware by warning you against verified or signed add-ons.

How do I find and install add-ons?

You can access the Android add-ons from inside Firefox for Android:

  1. Tap the menu button (either at the bottom right on some devices or in the upper right of the browser)
  2. Tap the Add-ons menu item.
  3. Tap Browse Firefox's Recommended Extensions
  4. If you have an add-on in mind, use the search box to find it. You can also discover add-ons by browsing the collections.
    android addons
  5. Tap on the add-on you'd like to install, then tap on the Add to Firefox button.
    install addon
  6. Follow the installation prompts. Some add-ons will prompt you to restart your browser if needed. Enjoy your new add-on!

How do I update, change options or remove add-ons?

Updating your add-ons: When you update Firefox for Android, it will automatically update your add-ons to compatible versions if they're available.

Temporary disable or permanently uninstall an add-on:

  1. Return to your add-ons screen by tapping the menu button, then Tools (you may need to tap More first) , and finally Add-ons.
  2. Tap an installed add-on to reveal its Options, Disable and Uninstall buttons.
  3. Tap Options to configure your add-on, Disable to deactivate it temporarily, or Uninstall to remove the add-on entirely.
  4. Restart your browser if prompted.
  1. Return to your add-ons screen by tapping the menu button, then Tools (you may need to tap More first) , and finally Add-ons.
  2. Tap an installed add-on to reveal its Disable and Uninstall buttons.
  3. Tap Disable to deactivate the add-on temporarily, or Uninstall to remove the add-on entirely.
  4. Restart your browser if prompted.