Updates to Add-on Review Policies
The Firefox add-ons platform provides developers with a great level of freedom to create amazing features that help make users’ lives easier. We’ve made some significant changes to add-ons over … Read more
March’s Featured Extensions
Pick of the Month: Clippings by AE Creations Save frequently entered text for future pasting. “Very easy to use. This add-on is definitely a keeper.” Featured: Unpaywall by Impactstory Great … Read more
Discontinuing support for beta versions
addons.mozilla.org (AMO) has supported a way for developers to upload beta versions of their add-ons. This allowed power users to test upcoming features and fixes before they are published to … Read more
Using Permissions to Establish Trust
I used to work in an industry where being ISO 9001 certified was necessary in order to remain competitive. If you are unfamiliar with ISO 9001, it is a set … Read more
Removing Support for Unpacked Extensions
With the release of Firefox 62 (currently scheduled for August 21, 2018) Mozilla will discontinue support for unpacked sideloaded extensions. You will no longer be able to load an extension … Read more
February’s Featured Extensions
Pick of the Month: Swift Selection Search by Daniel Lobo Access multiple search engines in a pop-up panel when you highlight text on any web page. “Best time saving extension … Read more
Understanding Extension Permission Requests
An extension is software developed by a third party that modifies how you experience the web in Firefox. Since they work by tapping into the inner workings of Firefox, but … Read more
Extensions in Firefox 59
Firefox Quantum continues to make news as Mozilla incorporates even more innovative technology into the platform. The development team behind the WebExtensions architecture is no exception, landing a slew of … Read more
Friend of Add-ons: Trishul Goel
Our newest Friend of Add-ons is Trishul Goel! Trishul first became involved with Mozilla five years when he was introduced to the Firefox OS smartphone. As a JavaScript developer with … Read more