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There are several extensions that you can install to add features to Firefox. Learn how to find, install and manage these add-ons to Firefox for Android.
There are several extensions that you can install to add features to Firefox. Learn how to find, install and manage these add-ons to Firefox for Android.

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[[Template:fenixmigration]] You can install a limited number of extensions from the [[Recommended Extensions program]] to add features to Firefox for Android. This article explains how to find, install and manage these extensions. __TOC__ =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. Currently, you cannot install extensions directly from addons.mozilla.org. #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} menu item. #Here you can see a list of supported extensions. #Tap on an add-on to learn more. To install it, tap on the {button +} button. #This will then show you the access that extension requires.<br>Tap {button Add} to install the extension. #:[[Image:FenixInstallAddOn]] #After installing the extension, Firefox will give you the opportunity to enable it in private browsing. You can check mark {pref Allow in private browsing} now or enable it later (see below). #:[[Image:FenixInstallAddOnFinish]] #Tap {button 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: #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} 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 Remove} button. Here you can also view/edit {menu Settings}, {menu Details} and {menu 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: #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} 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. =Will more extensions be supported in the future?= We would like to enable support for more extensions on the new Firefox for Android experience and we are currently evaluating ways we can do so without introducing the compatibility and security issues from the previous version of our mobile browser for Android. We'll provide updates as soon as we have more details. =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 [[Change the look of Firefox for Android using themes]] to learn more.
[[Template:fenixmigration]] You can install a limited number of extensions from the [[Recommended Extensions program]] to add features to Firefox for Android. This article explains how to find, install and manage these extensions. __TOC__ =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. Currently, you cannot install extensions directly from addons.mozilla.org. #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} menu item. #Tap the {menu Add-ons Manager} menu item. #Here you can see a list of supported extensions. #Tap on an add-on to learn more. To install it, tap on the {button +} button. #This will then show you the access that extension requires.<br>Tap {button Add} to install the extension. #:[[Image:FenixInstallAddOn]] #After installing the extension, Firefox will give you the opportunity to enable it in private browsing. You can check mark {pref Allow in private browsing} now or enable it later (see below). #:[[Image:FenixInstallAddOnFinish]] #Tap {button 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: #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} menu item. #Tap the {menu Add-ons Manager} 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 Remove} button. Here you can also view/edit {menu Settings}, {menu Details} and {menu 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: #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} menu item. #Tap the {menu Add-ons Manager} 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. =Will more extensions be supported in the future?= We would like to enable support for more extensions on the new Firefox for Android experience and we are currently evaluating ways we can do so without introducing the compatibility and security issues from the previous version of our mobile browser for Android. We'll provide updates as soon as we have more details. =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 [[Change the look of Firefox for Android using themes]] to learn more.

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