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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]]
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.
__TOC__
=How do I find and install add-ons?=
You can find and install extensions for Firefox for the Android the browser's Add-ons Manager:
#[[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.
=How do I change the theme of my Firefox for Android browser?=
Due to the limited user interface (UI) of the new Firefox for Android, only a limited number of pre-installed themes will work. See [[Change the look of Firefox for Android using themes]] to learn more.
[[Template:fenixmigration]]
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.
__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:
#[[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.
=How do I change the theme of my Firefox for Android browser?=
Due to the limited user interface (UI) of the new Firefox for Android, only a limited number of pre-installed themes will work. See [[Change the look of Firefox for Android using themes]] to learn more.