Previously exclusive to Firefox Nightly, add-ons have been available on the main Firefox browser app since 2022. These add-ons let you install any web browser extension on the Firefox Android app, but it isn’t a simple process.
Mozilla has a small list of approved extensions, but a simple workaround allows you to install any Firefox add-on tomake the Firefox mobile app your new favorite browser. This method can be used on any Android device, including phones, tablets, andour top budget Chromebooks.
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All officially supported Firefox add-ons
Mozilla has official add-on support, but it’s limited to a select few. Here’s how to install and use these extensions:
The Firefox mobile app officially supports the following extensions:
If your needs are covered by the extensions above, you don’t need to read on. Install any add-on from the list on your Android phone, and you’re good to go.
These extensions may ask for additional permissions not required for the base Firefox app.
Create your own add-on collection
you’re able to add extensions to the Firefox mobile browser that aren’t officially supported by Mozilla. Go toaddons.mozilla.organd log in to your Firefox account or create one.
The Firefox Add-Ons website is a handy add-ons manager you can also access from your mobile device. This is where you can uninstall add-ons.
Add your custom add-on collection to Firefox on Android
If you’re not on your phone, switch to it. Follow these steps to install extensions from your add-on collection:
You’re ready to use your favorite Firefox extensions on the mobile app. These add-ons are unsupported for a reason. You may notice limited functionality or other errors. Some add-ons, including theTo Google Translateexample we used earlier, don’t work.
Use all your favorite extensions like it’s your desktop browser
Most Android browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, require workarounds to install add-ons. In this respect, Firefox is one of the most versatile. Until Chrome extensions make their way to the official mobile app, Firefox has it beat in terms of versatility.
Things are a different story on a desktop. We recommend keeping up to date onall the best Chrome extensionsto turn Google’s browser into a productivity powerhouse.
