Find and install extensions on Firefox for Android
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- Revision id: 204205
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- Creator: Marcelo Ghelman
- Comment: Finish install add-on
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- Reviewed by: caitmuenster
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There are many recommended 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.
Table of Contents
How do I find and install add-ons?
You can access the Android add-ons from inside Firefox for Android:
- Tap the menu button
- Tap the menu item.
- Here you can see a list of recommended add-ons.
- Tap on an add-on to learn more. To install it, tap on the button.
- This will then show you the access that add-on requires.
Tap to start downloading the add-on. - After installing the add-on, Firefox will give you the opportunity to enable it in private browsing. You can check mark Allow in private browsing now or enable it later (see below).
- Tap to finish.
How do I update, change options or remove add-ons?
Update 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 remove an add-on
You can access the Android add-ons from inside Firefox for Android:
- Tap the menu button
- Tap the menu item.
- Under Enabled is a list of what add-ons are currently active.
- Tap on the add-on you want to change.
To disable: Toggle the Enabled slider to off.
To uninstall: Tap the
button.Here you can also view/edit
, and for the add-on.Enable add-ons in private browsing
Add-ons (migrated and installed) are disabled by default in private browsing. To change this setting:
- Tap the menu button
- Tap the menu item.
- Tap the add-on you want to change.
- Tap the slider next to Run in private browsing to turn it on or off.