Extensions in Firefox 83
In addition to our brief update on extensions in Firefox 83, this post contains information about changes to the Firefox release calendar and a feature preview for Firefox 84. Thanks … Read more
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Extensions in Firefox 82
Before we get to the Firefox 82 updates, I want to let you know that Philipp has passed the baton for these blog posts over to me. I plan to … Read more
Download Statistics Update
In June, we announced that we were making changes to add-on usage statistics on addons.mozilla.org (AMO). Now, we’re making a similar change to add-on download statistics. These statistics are aggregated … Read more
Extensions in Firefox 81
In Firefox 81, we have improved error messages for extension developers and updated user-facing notifications to provide more information on how extensions are modifying their settings. For developers, the menus.create … Read more
Introducing the Promoted Add-ons Pilot
Today, we are launching a pilot program to give developers a way to promote their add-ons on addons.mozilla.org (AMO). This pilot program, which will run between the end of September … Read more
Update on extension support in the new Firefox for Android
Dec. 12, 2023 UPDATE: Please see this post for the most updated information around extensions on Firefox for Android. ************************************* Last week, we finished rolling out the new Firefox for … Read more
Disconnect’s road to success
Developers create extensions for a variety of reasons. Some are hobbyists who want to freely share their work with the world. Some find a way to turn their project into … Read more
Extensions in Firefox 80
Firefox 80 includes some minor improvements for developers using the downloads.download API: When using the saveAs option, the save dialog now shows a more specific file type filter appropriate for … Read more
Openness and security: a balancing act for the add-ons ecosystem
Add-ons offer a powerful way for people to customize their web experience in Firefox. From content blocking and media enhancement to productivity tooling, add-ons allow third-party developers to create, remix, … Read more