Find and install Add-ons on Firefox for Android

This article explains how you can install add-ons on Firefox for Android from addons.mozilla.org/android or from within the Add-ons Manager in Firefox for Android.

How do I find and install add-ons?

You can browse all available Firefox for Android add-ons by visiting addons.mozilla.org/android. You can also discover add-ons within the browser’s Add-ons Manager.

Here are the instructions for installing from the Add-ons Manager:

  1. Tap the menu button. Settings icon in address bar in android

  2. Tap the Add-ons menu item.
  3. Tap on an add-on to learn more. To install it, tap on the + button.
  4. This will then show you the access that extension requires.
    Tap Add to install the extension.
    FenixInstallAddOn
  5. After installing the extension, Firefox will give you the opportunity to enable it in private browsing. You can check mark Allow in private browsing now or enable it later (see below).
    FenixInstallAddOnFinish
  6. Tap 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.

Temporary disable or remove an add-on

You can disable or remove extensions from the Add-ons Manager in Firefox for Android:

  1. Tap the menu button. Settings icon in address bar in android

  2. Tap the Add-ons menu item.
  3. Under Enabled is a list of what add-ons are currently active.
  4. Tap on the add-on you want to change.
    To disable: Toggle the Enabled slider to off.
    To uninstall: Tap the Remove button.

Here you can also view/edit Settings, Details and 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:

  1. Tap the menu button. Settings icon in address bar in android

  2. Tap the Add-ons menu item.
  3. Tap the add-on you want to change.
  4. Tap the slider next to Run in private browsing to turn it on or off.

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