Marketplace apps for Firefox Desktop

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If you need help with a specific third-party app, please contact the app developer directly.

Firefox Marketplace for desktop lets you install apps on any computer that runs Firefox. Marketplace apps for Firefox desktop are specially optimized for a bigger screen for the best app experience. These apps are made with Open Web technology, so you can run the same app on different operating systems and devices!

The Marketplace has thousands of apps to choose from. With a wide selection of games, music and productivity apps, Firefox Marketplace has something for everybody.

Install a Marketplace app

To install an app, all you need is Firefox on your computer.

  1. Open Firefox and go to Firefox Marketplace.
    Tip: Add the Apps icon to your menu. See Customize Firefox controls, buttons and toolbars for more details.
  2. Use the search box to look for a specific app or choose a category for the type of app you're looking for.
    FFmarketplace
  3. Choose Desktop Apps from the drop down menu to display apps that are optimized for desktop view.
    select desktop marketplace
  4. Click on an app to view its details. When you're ready to install it, click its blue install button. (Free or Paid apps: The blue button will indicate whether an app is Free).
  5. A notification will pop up on your address bar to let you know when the app is installed.
    marketplace app
    Appinstall
Mac users: If you're having problems installing a Marketplace app, see How do I change my Mac Security Settings so I can open Firefox Marketplace apps?.

Access My Apps on other devices

A Firefox Account lets you keep track of your Marketplace apps on all devices that run Firefox.

  1. Click Sign In at the top right corner of the screen, or click Register and follow the prompts to create a new account.
  2. Click the gear icon, then choose My Apps to see apps you've installed on other devices using that same account.
    app library desktop
  3. To install an app from your library, click the Install button:
    install app library