Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

How do I disable "Nanny State" messages from your browser start page telling me to "take a break", "vote", etc?

  • 2 replies
  • 1 has this problem
  • 1 view
  • Last reply by allgrownup

more options

A browser is a tool, not my mommy. On the Firefox startup page, I am told by my web browser of choice to "go take a break" (eat something healthy like an apple), I'm told how to protest political issues... reminded to register to vote and also reminded that mostly old people voted in the last election.

I don't want to see these political messages, or ANY life advice from my favorite web browser ever again. Just like I don't need my couch or my microwave to tell me what job to apply for.

How do I get rid of these ridiculous, obnoxious, over-reaching nanny state messages on the start page?

A browser is a tool, not my mommy. On the Firefox startup page, I am told by my web browser of choice to "go take a break" (eat something healthy like an apple), I'm told how to protest political issues... reminded to register to vote and also reminded that mostly old people voted in the last election. I don't want to see these political messages, or ANY life advice from my favorite web browser ever again. Just like I don't need my couch or my microwave to tell me what job to apply for. How do I get rid of these ridiculous, obnoxious, over-reaching nanny state messages on the start page?

Chosen solution

Hi, open the 3-bar menu > Options > Home (Firefox Home Content) and deselect as you choose - 'Snippets' is a good place to start!

If your question is resolved by this or another answer, please take a minute to let us know. Thank you!

Read this answer in context 👍 1

All Replies (2)

more options

Chosen Solution

Hi, open the 3-bar menu > Options > Home (Firefox Home Content) and deselect as you choose - 'Snippets' is a good place to start!

If your question is resolved by this or another answer, please take a minute to let us know. Thank you!

more options

Thank you!