Find and install extensions on Firefox for Android

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There are extensions in our Recommended Extensions program that you can install to add features to Firefox for Android. This article explains how to find, install and manage these extensions.

How do I find and install add-ons?

You can find and install extensions for Firefox for Android in the browser's Add-ons Manager:

  1. Tap the menu button android menu icon
    Menu button - Template:menupreview
  2. Tap the Add-ons menu item.
  3. Here you can see a list of supported extensions.
  4. Tap on an add-on to learn more. To install it, tap on the + button.
  5. This will then show you the access that extension requires.
    Tap Add to install the extension.
    FenixInstallAddOn
  6. After installing the extension, 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).
    FenixInstallAddOnFinish
  7. Tap Okay, Got it 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 are available.

All other extensions that are not supported on the new Firefox for Android will be disabled for now.

Temporary disable or remove an add-on

You can disable or remove extensions from the Add-ons Manager in Firefox for Android:

  1. Tap the menu button android menu icon
    Menu button - Template:menupreview
  2. Tap the Add-ons menu item.
  3. Under Enabled is a list of what add-ons are currently active.
  4. Tap on the add-on you want to change.

To disable: Toggle the Enabled slider to off.

To uninstall: Tap the Remove button.

Here you can also view/edit Settings, Details and Permissions 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:

  1. Tap the menu button android menu icon
    Menu button - Template:menupreview
  2. Tap the Add-ons menu item.
  3. Tap the add-on you want to change.
  4. Tap the slider next to Run in private browsing to turn it on or off.

How do I change the theme of my Firefox for Android browser?

Due to the different user interface (UI) of the new Firefox for Android, only a limited number of pre-installed themes are available. See Using Dark Theme in Firefox for Android to learn more.