Find and install add-ons to add features to Firefox
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Add-ons are like apps that you install to add bells & whistles to Firefox. You can get add-ons that compare prices, check the weather, change the look of Firefox, listen to music, or even update your Facebook profile. This article covers the different types of add-ons available and how to find and install them.
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What types of add-ons can I install?
There are three general types of add-ons:
- Extensions
Extensions add new features to Firefox or modify existing ones. There are extensions that allow you to block advertisements, download videos from websites, integrate Firefox with websites like Facebook or Twitter, and even add features from other browsers. There are new new addons like Heartbleed checker,ghostery findings ,proxy add ons and all...heartbledd checker checks the site which you visits is vulnerable or not.if it is vulnerable then it will warn you about the site, here is a view of heartbleed checker
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- Appearance
There are two types of appearance add-ons: complete themes, which changes the look of buttons & menus, and background themes, which decorate the menu bar and tab strip with a background image.New version of Firefox has lots of attractive themes with it,which makes firefox more beautifull. just you need to add this themes and integrate with your browser,Complete Themes transform the look of your browser with styles for the window frame, address bar, buttons, tabs, and menus. Firefoz has over 300,000 designs to personalize your browser move your mouse over a new tab and type it https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/themes/ , and start exploring the world of themes with Mozilla firefox. Here is the link of themes https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/
- Plugins
Plugins let you add support for all kinds of Internet content. These usually include patented formats like Flash, QuickTime, and Silverlight that are used for video, audio, online games, presentations, and more. Plugins are created and distributed by other companies.
To view which add-ons you have installed:
- At the top of the Firefox window, click on the button, and then click On the menu bar, click on the menu, and then click At the top of the Firefox window, click on the . The Add-ons Manager tab will open. menu, and then click
- Select the , or panels.
- Click the menu button and choose . The Add-ons Manager tab will open.
- Select the , or panels to view your add-ons.
How do I find and install add-ons?
Here is an overview to get you started:
- Click the menu button , click and select .
- To see more information on a Featured Add-on or Theme, click it. You can then click the green
- You can also search for specific add-ons by using the search box at the top. You can then install any add-ons you find with the
button to install it.
- You can also search for specific add-ons by using the search box at the top. You can then install any add-ons you find with the
- Firefox will download the requested add-on and may ask you to confirm that you want to install it.
- Click if it pops up. Your tabs will be saved and restored after the restart.
Some extensions place an icon in the Add-on Bar after installation. For more information, see The Add-on Bar gives you quick access to add-on features.Some extensions place a button in the toolbar after installation. You can remove those or move them into the menu if you want - see Customize Firefox controls, buttons and toolbars.
If you want to uninstall an add-on, see Disable or remove Add-ons.
Troubleshooting add-ons
For information on troubleshooting problems with extensions, plugins, or themes, see the articles below.
Problems with installing or uninstalling add-ons
Problems caused by add-ons
- Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems
- Troubleshoot issues with plugins like Flash or Java to fix common Firefox problems
- Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware
- Remove a toolbar that has taken over your Firefox search or home page
- Re-enable add-ons that were disabled when updating Firefox
- Add-ons that cause stability or security issues are put on a blocklist