Hide Pocket recommendations in Firefox

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  • Revision id: 279669
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  • Creator: AliceWyman
  • Comment: "Recommended by Pocket" setting is "Recommended stories" since at least fx125
  • Reviewed: Yes
  • Reviewed:
  • Reviewed by: AliceWyman
  • Is approved? Yes
  • Is current revision? No
  • Ready for localization: Yes
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  • Readied for localization by: AliceWyman
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To hide Pocket Recommendations in Firefox on your computer or mobile device, follow these instructions:

Firefox on your computer

To hide Pocket recommended stories in the Firefox New Tab page on your computer:

  1. Click the cogwheel Fx89Personalize-GearIcon icon in the upper right corner of the New Tab page.
  2. In the menu that appears, click the Recommended stories toggle Fx89Personalize-ToggleOn to switch it off Fx89Personalize-ToggleOff.
    Fx125NewTab-RecommendedStoriesToggle
  3. If you're enjoying these recommendations but simply do not want to see sponsored stories, just uncheck the Sponsored stories checkbox.
  4. Click Close to finish.

For more information, see Recommended stories on the Firefox New Tab page - FAQ.

Firefox for Android

  1. Open the Firefox for Android app.
  2. Tap the menu button to open the menu panel.
    Firefox menu icon for android
  3. Tap Settings.
    Android settings for firefox
  4. In the General section, tap Homepage.
    Homepage Firefox for android
  5. In the Shortcuts section, tap the Articles powered by Pocket toggle to turn it off.
    Powered by pocket

Firefox for iOS

  1. Open the Firefox for iOS app.
  2. Tap the menu button to open the menu panel.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Home.
  5. Tap the Trending on Pocket toggle to turn it off.