Private Browsing Now Using Selected Add-On Theme; I Want Old Default Dark Theme for Private Browsing

When I updated to Firefox 146 yesterday, the theme I was using disappeared and I ended up making a new theme using Firefox Color. I submitted it to the add-ons list and … (மேலும் படிக்க)

When I updated to Firefox 146 yesterday, the theme I was using disappeared and I ended up making a new theme using Firefox Color. I submitted it to the add-ons list and it has now been accepted, so now I am using it installed from the add-ons. Ever since I started using the new theme, even before installing it from the add-ons menu, my private browsing window is also using that theme. I want private browsing to use the default dark theme. That way I can easily tell if I'm using the private window or the regular Firefox window. However, I can't find a way to change a setting to go back to the dark window for private browsing. I've already checked about:config and browser.theme.dark-private-windows is set to true. I even toggled it to false and then back to true but there is no change. I looked at the settings for the extension Firefox Color, and it is turned off for private windows. I looked at the settings under the theme add-ons, but I don't see a setting there to turn it on or off for private windows. Am I missing something?

I am now on the very latest version, 146.0.1, and my private browsing window is still using the same theme as my regular window.

Asked by ajp1228 3 வாரங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Theme color

How do I remove an overly persistent old theme?

Asked by dougsweeney52 1 மாதத்திற்கு முன்பு

latest firefox installation no themes displayed

As above themes not working on latest version of firefox difficulty reading menu & tabs bar as light blue needs to be dark coloured Also have difficulty reading your… (மேலும் படிக்க)

As above themes not working on latest version of firefox difficulty reading menu & tabs bar as light blue needs to be dark coloured

Also have difficulty reading your website because of white background will not work on dark mode retinopathy burn

Asked by cme4dosh 1 மாதத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by Denys 1 மாதத்திற்கு முன்பு

Contrast + Theme Add-on change

As of 12/9/25, Firefox seems to now prevent Theme add-ons from working if there is a contrast setting configured in Windows configuration. (Version 146.0) Previously, thi… (மேலும் படிக்க)

As of 12/9/25, Firefox seems to now prevent Theme add-ons from working if there is a contrast setting configured in Windows configuration. (Version 146.0) Previously, this allowed a very aesthetically pleasing view. I would greatly enjoy having that option again. Thank you.

Asked by AO 1 மாதத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by AO 1 மாதத்திற்கு முன்பு

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Theme submittion

Turns out you cant use your own stuff until it is approved, Sorry for this question I am absolutely new to firefox workshop. Case closed (Please delete it because I could… (மேலும் படிக்க)

Turns out you cant use your own stuff until it is approved, Sorry for this question I am absolutely new to firefox workshop. Case closed (Please delete it because I couldn't find how to do that)

Asked by Shtirlits147 1 மாதத்திற்கு முன்பு

Answered by James 1 மாதத்திற்கு முன்பு

Firefox Color export themes produce corrupt or incomplete XPI files

I encountered an issue when exporting a theme from Firefox Color. When I downloaded the XPI file, it contained only a `manifest.json` and **did not include the background… (மேலும் படிக்க)

I encountered an issue when exporting a theme from Firefox Color. When I downloaded the XPI file, it contained only a `manifest.json` and **did not include the background image files** referenced in the manifest. This caused Firefox to reject the theme as “corrupt” when trying to install or import it.

What I discovered during debugging:

1. Firefox Color provides both a **ZIP** and an **XPI** download.

  The ZIP contains the correct folder structure and the background image files.
  The XPI is missing these files entirely.

2. Because the XPI is missing required assets, Firefox treats the file as corrupt.

3. Importing the broken XPI through the Add-ons Manager or uploading it to AMO also triggers corruption or validation errors.

4. I had to manually inspect the ZIP, extract the proper `images/` directory, and rebuild the XPI myself.

5. I ended up using ChatGPT to troubleshoot the issue, confirm expected manifest structure, correct extension ID mismatches, and verify JSON formatting.

The issue appears to be that Firefox Color’s **XPI exporter is broken or incomplete**, producing theme packages that cannot be installed or validated without manual repair.

It would be helpful if Firefox Color’s XPI export included all necessary files consistently and matched the structure found in the ZIP download.

Asked by ERA 1 மாதத்திற்கு முன்பு

Add-ons Manager keep sorting Themes after chenge choice

Hello! SECERITY: LOW, COSMETIC DESCR.: I love how many yhere are beautiful themes for ff. I Like to install any the I think is beautiful and keep enjoing all of them by … (மேலும் படிக்க)

Hello!

SECERITY: LOW, COSMETIC DESCR.: I love how many yhere are beautiful themes for ff. I Like to install any the I think is beautiful and keep enjoing all of them by switching them to see it on FF itself. Now - not aftyer every change of active theme, but after a few/scrooling the order of the Themes on list is re-sorted. It is a little trouble for me as I like to chnge/watch them afew times a day (like person who like to watch theirs clothes, how their look in that clothes, so they keep changing them and see how they look in the mirror). So Id like the list of themes to be fixed, so I can go throuh the whole list and make sure I didn't missed any of my installed themes. OK, I hope I manage to explain it. I'm 40+ yo soft dev. so you can ask me technicall questions. And also: a setting among about:config to change this list behavior whould be absolutely enough solution for me.

Best regards, Michał Dąbrowski

Asked by vondabke 1 மாதத்திற்கு முன்பு

Last reply by vondabke 1 மாதத்திற்கு முன்பு

Buggy left sidebar

Hello when i scroll to fast, it does this. That would be a minor issue, however, it shifts where the cursor is active, which is mildly annoying. Also, I am using some ki… (மேலும் படிக்க)

Hello

when i scroll to fast, it does this. That would be a minor issue, however, it shifts where the cursor is active, which is mildly annoying. Also, I am using some kind of theme, i believe its Aurora from Firefox.

Thank you for fixing the issue.

Best Regards

User

Asked by mplachy 2 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

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can't access installed themes

i am unable to see my installed themes and therefore can not use them. the only thing that i can see is "extensions" and "plugins". i looked online for a few hours and ha… (மேலும் படிக்க)

i am unable to see my installed themes and therefore can not use them. the only thing that i can see is "extensions" and "plugins". i looked online for a few hours and have found no solutions that work.

Asked by moonsharky 2 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Answered by Mark 2 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

add ons and safety

Hi, I rebooted Firefox today because a website was frozen, and when it came back, it was asking for a troubleshoot or just continue, and I don't know exactly what that me… (மேலும் படிக்க)

Hi, I rebooted Firefox today because a website was frozen, and when it came back, it was asking for a troubleshoot or just continue, and I don't know exactly what that meant, but when I clicked on refresh, everything was changed, including the theme. And then when I tried to restore the theme back to the original it said, add-ons are disabled by safety, and I don't know what that means, and it's not explaining how to undo it. And now everything looks different and I'm not happy with it, and it's not really letting me add any other themes, and if I add them, they don't seem to fully load, the page still looks all white

Asked by anne963 3 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Last reply by Mark 3 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

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Firefox Theme Resetting Upon Mozilla Account Login

Dear Mozilla Support Team, I am writing to report an issue I have consistently encountered while using the Firefox browser. Whenever I log into my Mozilla account, the c… (மேலும் படிக்க)

Dear Mozilla Support Team,

I am writing to report an issue I have consistently encountered while using the Firefox browser. Whenever I log into my Mozilla account, the custom theme I have selected for Firefox is reset to the default theme. This necessitates manually re-selecting my preferred theme each time I log in.

This issue is a minor inconvenience, but it disrupts my user experience. I would appreciate it if you could investigate this behavior. I am using the latest version of Firefox on Windows 11 Pro.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I look forward to a resolution.

Sincerely,

Clóvis Lauriano [edited email from public]

Asked by laurianoperez 8 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 4 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Local theme "corrupt"

Best regards, At the beginning of 2025, I created a private theme and installed it locally (Windows 10), consisting of a manifest.json and a GIF file. It worked perfectl… (மேலும் படிக்க)

Best regards,

At the beginning of 2025, I created a private theme and installed it locally (Windows 10), consisting of a manifest.json and a GIF file. It worked perfectly. Now, on Windows 11, I'm trying to use the theme again, but when I upload the file (.zip or .xpi — via about:addons -> Install Add-on From File), I always get the message that the file is corrupted. However, if I test it temporarily under about:debugging, it works immediately without any issues.

I would really appreciate a solution! <3

Asked by HentaiYiff Dragon 4 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 4 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Extentions

I installed an extension and I would like to go back to the default Theme that I have had since I started using Firefox. How do I return to the normal theme?

Asked by Mysticaltravlr 5 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Last reply by Paul 5 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

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Firefox won’t let me disable system theme syncing — ignores user.js and keeps resetting config (also: "System theme - auto")

I’m at my wits’ end with this. Firefox keeps forcing a system-synced theme at launch, and it flat-out refuses to respect the settings I’ve configured — both in about:conf… (மேலும் படிக்க)

I’m at my wits’ end with this. Firefox keeps forcing a system-synced theme at launch, and it flat-out refuses to respect the settings I’ve configured — both in about:config and via a custom user.js file.

Here’s what I’ve tried:

• Set layout.css.prefers-color-scheme.content-override to 0 in about:config → it reverts back to 2 after every restart.

• Created a user.js with user_pref("layout.css.prefers-color-scheme.content-override", 0); → completely ignored.

• Disabled all sync options, including themes.

• Verified that no active studies are interfering.

• Double-checked that I’m not syncing across devices.

• Tried applying a specific theme and setting it manually — still overridden at launch.

No matter what I do, Firefox insists on syncing the theme to the system’s dark/light setting. I want my browser theme independent from the OS — period.

Is there a deeper setting I’m missing? A hidden override? Some service that’s reapplying the system setting post-launch? This feels like Firefox is actively fighting me — and it's infuriating.

Would appreciate any insight or workaround. I just want full manual control over my theme. Why is that so hard?

Asked by Jake Borns 9 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Last reply by Mutaz Awad 9 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

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Theme Extension

Any theme extension I install wont stay enabled, literally as soon as i click anything it disapears but says its still enabled.

Asked by Mariska Desselle 9 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Last reply by markwarner22 9 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

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add on themes

I am unable to remove add on themes. The remove button is not provided. Only manage which enables the theme. I do not want these themes and want them removed now. mac i… (மேலும் படிக்க)

I am unable to remove add on themes. The remove button is not provided. Only manage which enables the theme. I do not want these themes and want them removed now. mac ios

Asked by Kaarissa 10 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Last reply by James 10 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

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stupid mistakes

you are repeating old mistakes. You have become worse than Microsoft. Firefox is not remembering open tabs again. I have supported your Firefox until now but enough is en… (மேலும் படிக்க)

you are repeating old mistakes. You have become worse than Microsoft. Firefox is not remembering open tabs again. I have supported your Firefox until now but enough is enough.

Asked by Mladen Haller 10 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 10 மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு