{"id":8699,"date":"2019-07-09T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T15:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/addons\/?p=8699"},"modified":"2019-09-25T09:10:41","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T16:10:41","slug":"changes-in-firefox-68","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/addons\/2019\/07\/09\/changes-in-firefox-68\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes in Firefox 68"},"content":{"rendered":"

Firefox 68 is coming out today, and we wanted to highlight a few of the changes coming to add-ons. We\u2019ve updated addons.mozilla.org (AMO) and the Add-ons Manager (about:addons) in Firefox to help people find high-quality, secure extensions<\/a> more easily. We\u2019re also making it easier to manage installed add-ons and report potentially harmful extensions and themes directly from the Add-ons Manager.<\/p>\n

Recommended Extensions<\/h1>\n

In April, we previewed the Recommended Extensions program<\/a> as one of the ways we plan to make add-ons safer<\/a>. This program will make it easier for users to discover extensions that have been reviewed for security, functionality, and user experience.<\/p>\n

In Firefox 68, you may begin to notice the first small batch of these recommendations in the Add-ons Manager. Recommendations will include star ratings and the number of users that currently have the extension installed. All extensions recommended in the Add-ons Manager are vetted through the Recommended Extensions program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As the first iteration of a new design, you can expect some clean-up in upcoming releases as we refine it and incorporate feedback.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\"recommended<\/a><\/p>\n

On AMO starting July 15, Recommended extensions will receive special badging to indicate its inclusion in the program. Additionally, the AMO homepage will be updated to only display Recommended content, and AMO search results will place more emphasis on Recommended extensions.<\/p>\n

Note: We previously stated that modifications to AMO would occur on July 11. This has been changed to July 15. <\/em><\/p>\n

\"AMO<\/a><\/p>\n

As the Recommended Extensions program continues to evolve, more extensions will be added to the curated list.<\/p>\n

Add-ons management and abuse reporting<\/h1>\n

In alignment with design changes in Firefox, we\u2019ve refreshed the Add-ons Manager to deliver a cleaner user experience. As a result, an ellipsis (3-dot) icon has been introduced to keep options organized and easy to find. You can find all the available controls, including the option to report an extension or theme to Mozilla\u2014in one place.<\/p>\n

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The new reporting feature allows users to provide us with a better understanding of the issue they\u2019re experiencing. This new process can be used to report any installed extension, whether they were installed from AMO or somewhere else.<\/p>\n

\"report<\/a>\"select<\/a><\/p>\n

Users can also report an extension or theme when they uninstall an add-on. More information about the new abuse reporting process is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Permissions<\/h1>\n

It\u2019s easy to forget about the permissions that were previously granted to an extension. While most extensions are created by trustworthy third-party developers, we recommend periodically checking what you have installed<\/a>, what permissions you\u2019ve granted, and making sure you only keep the ones you really want.<\/p>\n

Starting in Firefox 68, you can view the permissions of installed extensions directly in the Add-ons Manager, making it easier to perform these periodic checks. Here\u2019s a summary of all extension permissions<\/a>, so you can review them for yourself when deciding which extensions to keep installed.<\/p>\n

\"permissions<\/a><\/p>\n

In upcoming releases, we will be adjusting and refining changes to the Add-ons Manager to continue aligning the design with the rest of Firefox and incorporating feedback we receive. We\u2019re also developing a Recommended Extensions Community Board for contributors to assist with extension recommendations\u2014we\u2019ll have more information soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Firefox 68 is coming out today, and we wanted to highlight a few of the changes coming to add-ons. 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