[[Using extensions with Firefox|Extensions]], [[Using themes with Firefox|themes]], and [[Using plugins with Firefox|plugins]] are all types of add-ons for Firefox. This article describes how to disable and remove add-ons in Firefox. __TOC__ = How to disable extensions{for fx4}, Personas,{/for} and plugins = Disabling an add-on will turn it off without removing it: # [[T:Open Add-ons|type=Extensions{for fx4} or Appearance{/for} or Plugins]] # Select the add-on you wish to disable. # Click the {button Disable} button. {for win, fx35}<br/> <br/> [[Image:31148401d15b1b51d34cc30dd537005c-1258525018-819-1.png]] <br/>{/for} # Click {for fx4}'''Restart now'''{/for}{for fx35}{button Restart Firefox}{/for} if it pops up. Your tabs will be saved and restored after the restart. To re-enable the add-on, find it in the list of Add-ons and click {button Enable}, then restart Firefox. = How to remove extensions and themes = # [[T:Open Add-ons|type=Extensions or {for fx4}Appearance{/for}{for fx35}Themes{/for}]] # Select the add-on you wish to remove. # Click the {button {for fx4}Remove{/for}{for fx35}Uninstall{/for}} button.{for fx35} When prompted, click {button Uninstall} to confirm.{/for}{for win, fx35}<br/> <br/> [[Image:31148401d15b1b51d34cc30dd537005c-1258572072-230-1.png]] <br/>{/for} # Click {for fx4}'''Restart now'''{/for}{for fx35}{button Restart Firefox}{/for} if it pops up. Your tabs will be saved and restored after the restart. = How to uninstall plugins = Most plugins come with their own uninstallation utilities. For help uninstalling a certain plugin, go to the [[Using plugins with Firefox|list of plugins articles]] and select the article for the plugin you want to uninstall. = Troubleshooting = * For help diagnosing problems caused by extensions and themes, see [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]. * For help diagnosing problems caused by plugins, see [[Troubleshooting plugins]]. * If you are not able to remove an extension or a theme, see [[Cannot uninstall an add-on]]. * If you are not able to uninstall a plugin, see [[Troubleshooting plugins#w_manually-uninstalling-a-plugin|Manually uninstalling a plugin]]. [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/Ll3xVk]]

Extensions, themes, and plugins are all types of add-ons for Firefox. This article describes how to disable and remove add-ons in Firefox.

How to disable extensions, Personas, and plugins

Disabling an add-on will turn it off without removing it:

1. Click the menu button , click Add-ons and themes and select Extensions or Appearance or Plugins.
2. Select the add-on you wish to disable.
3. Click the Disable button.
   
   
   
4. Click Restart nowRestart Firefox if it pops up. Your tabs will be saved and restored after the restart.

To re-enable the add-on, find it in the list of Add-ons and click Enable, then restart Firefox.

How to remove extensions and themes

1. Click the menu button , click Add-ons and themes and select Extensions or AppearanceThemes.
2. Select the add-on you wish to remove.
3. Click the RemoveUninstall button. When prompted, click Uninstall to confirm.
   
   
   
4. Click Restart nowRestart Firefox if it pops up. Your tabs will be saved and restored after the restart.

How to uninstall plugins

Most plugins come with their own uninstallation utilities. For help uninstalling a certain plugin, go to the list of plugins articles and select the article for the plugin you want to uninstall.

Troubleshooting

• For help diagnosing problems caused by extensions and themes, see Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems.
• For help diagnosing problems caused by plugins, see Troubleshoot issues with plugins like Flash or Java to fix common Firefox problems.
• If you are not able to remove an extension or a theme, see Cannot remove an add-on (extension or theme).
• If you are not able to uninstall a plugin, see Manually uninstalling a plugin.