Add-ons in 2017
A little more than a year ago we started talking about where add-ons were headed, and what the future would look like. It’s been busy, and we wanted to give … Read more
Articles in “webextensions”
webextensions-examples and Hacktoberfest
Hacktoberfest is an event organized by DigitalOcean in partnership with GitHub. It encourages contributions to open source projects during the month of October. This year the webextensions-examples project participated. “webextensions-examples” … Read more
WebExtensions in Firefox 52
Firefox 52 landed in Developer Edition this week, so we have another update on WebExtensions for you. WebExtensions are becoming the standard for add-on development in Firefox. API Parity The … Read more
More ways to contribute to WebExtensions
Since the transition to WebExtensions began, people have contributed bug fixes, APIs, documentation, and tons of valuable feedback. Contributors have given talks about WebExtensions at events all over the world, … Read more
WebExtensions in Firefox 51
Firefox 51 landed in Developer Edition this week, so we have another update on WebExtensions for you. In this update, we’re making it easier for you to port your existing … Read more
WebExtensions and parity with Chrome
A core strength of Firefox is its extensibility. You can do more to customize your browsing experience with add-ons than in any other browser. It’s important to us, and our … Read more
WebExtensions in Firefox 50
Firefox 50 landed in Developer Edition this week, so we have another update on WebExtensions for you!Please use the WebExtensions API for any new add-on development, and consider porting your … Read more
“Restart Required” Badge on AMO
When add-ons were first introduced as a way to personalize Firefox, they required a restart of Firefox upon installation. Then came “restartless” extensions, which made the experience of installing an … Read more
WebExtensions Taking Root
From enhanced security for users to cross-browser interoperability and long-term compatibility with Firefox—including compatibility with multiprocess Firefox—there are many reasons why WebExtensions are becoming the future of add-on development. So … Read more