[[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 uninstall add-ons in Firefox. __TOC__ = How to disable extensions and plugins = Disabling an add-on will turn it off without uninstalling it: # {for win,linux}At the top of the Firefox window{/for}{for mac}On the menu bar{/for}, click on the {menu Tools} menu and select {menu Add-ons}. The Add-ons window will appear. # In the Add-ons window, select the {menu Extensions} panel or {menu Plugins} panel. # Select the add-on you wish to disable. # Click the {button Disable} button. {for win}<br/> <br/> [[Image:31148401d15b1b51d34cc30dd537005c-1258525018-819-1.png]] <br/>{/for} # If prompted, click {button Restart Firefox} to finish disabling the add-on. To re-enable the add-on, find it in the list of Add-ons and click {button Enable}, then restart Firefox. = How to uninstall extensions and themes = # {for win,linux}At the top of the Firefox window{/for}{for mac}On the menu bar{/for}, click on the {menu Tools} menu and select {menu Add-ons}. The Add-ons window will appear. # In the Add-ons window, select the {menu Extensions} panel or {menu Themes} panel. # Select the add-on you wish to uninstall. # Click the {button Uninstall} button. When prompted, click {button Uninstall} to confirm. {for win}<br/> <br/> [[Image:31148401d15b1b51d34cc30dd537005c-1258572072-230-1.png]] <br/>{/for} # If prompted, click {button Restart Firefox} to finish uninstalling the add-on. = 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 uninstall an extension, see [[Cannot uninstall an add-on]]. * If you are not able to uninstall a plugin, see [[Troubleshooting plugins#Manually uninstalling a plugin|Manually uninstalling a plugin]].

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

How to disable extensions and plugins

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

1. At the top of the Firefox windowOn the menu bar, click on the Tools menu and select Add-ons. The Add-ons window will appear.
2. In the Add-ons window, select the Extensions panel or Plugins panel.
3. Select the add-on you wish to disable.
4. Click the Disable button.
   
   
   
5. If prompted, click Restart Firefox to finish disabling the add-on.

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

How to uninstall extensions and themes

1. At the top of the Firefox windowOn the menu bar, click on the Tools menu and select Add-ons. The Add-ons window will appear.
2. In the Add-ons window, select the Extensions panel or Themes panel.
3. Select the add-on you wish to uninstall.
4. Click the Uninstall button. When prompted, click Uninstall to confirm.
   
   
   
5. If prompted, click Restart Firefox to finish uninstalling the add-on.

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 uninstall an extension, see Cannot remove an add-on (extension or theme).
• If you are not able to uninstall a plugin, see Manually uninstalling a plugin.