{"id":69205,"date":"2023-09-12T12:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T19:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/?p=69205"},"modified":"2025-02-11T09:26:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T17:26:22","slug":"how-to-switch-from-chrome-to-firefox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/en\/firefox\/how-to-switch-from-chrome-to-firefox\/","title":{"rendered":"How to easily switch from Chrome to Firefox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s never been a better time to switch from Chrome to Firefox, if we do say so ourselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the internet\u2019s most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/blog\/whats-the-best-ad-blocker-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ad blockers<\/a>, such as uBlock Origin \u2014 tools that save our digital sanity from video ads that auto-play, banners that take up half the screen and pop-up windows with infuriatingly tiny \u201cx\u201d buttons \u2014 will become less effective on Google\u2019s web browser thanks to a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kateoflahertyuk\/2022\/06\/13\/firefox-just-gave-3-billion-google-chrome-users-a-reason-to-switch\/?sh=6951b46a1a3f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">changes in Chrome\u2019s extensions platform<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Mozilla, we\u2019re all about protecting your privacy and security \u2013 all while offering add-ons and features that enhance performance and functionality so you can experience the very best of the web.&nbsp;We know that content blockers are very important to Firefox users, so rest assured that despite <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/addons\/2022\/05\/18\/manifest-v3-in-firefox-recap-next-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">changes to Chrome\u2019s new extensions platform<\/a>, we\u2019ll continue to ensure access to the best privacy tools available \u2013 including content-blocking extensions that not only stop creepy ads from following you around the internet, but also allows for a faster and more seamless browsing experience. In addition, Firefox has recently enabled <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/products\/firefox\/firefox-rolls-out-total-cookie-protection-by-default-to-all-users-worldwide\/\">Total Cookie Protection<\/a> as default for all users, making Firefox the most private and secure major browser available across Windows, Mac and Linux.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Longtime Chrome user? We know change can be hard. But we\u2019re here to help you make the move with any data you want to bring along, including your bookmarks, saved passwords and browsing history.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to easily switch from Chrome to Firefox as your desktop browser in five steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Download and install Firefox from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mozilla.org\/firefox\/new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mozilla&#8217;s download page<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>If you have Chrome running, quit the app. But don\u2019t delete it just yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Open Firefox. The import tool should pop up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case it doesn\u2019t, click the menu button <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"25\" height=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Ra84Vc24WI03nvoObKN5So671AzO2SPk6T2LPxWSJ1XmDx7qNMaClBUH4gpnnCpqT8PWxid02JOoBsIzeQ2_To3-I4kgFwL8VZkFi4HpOOUSgwLokRqEEheDCMtMhuMS16TJxHxafy5ghrZQKQ\" alt=\"Fx57Menu\"> &gt; Settings &gt; Near \u201cImport Browser Data,\u201d click \u201cImport Data.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select what you want to import. If you have more than one type of data saved in Chrome, you would be able to expand the &#8220;Import all available data&#8221; section to choose&nbsp;what information you&#8217;d like to import to Firefox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Saved Passwords:<\/strong> Usernames and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/privacy-security\/privacy-security-tips\/how-to-create-strong-passwords\/\">passwords<\/a> you saved in Chrome. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/products\/firefox\/trust-firefox-with-your-passwords\/\">Here\u2019s why you can trust Firefox with your passwords.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/kb\/bookmarks-firefox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bookmarks<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Web pages that you bookmarked in Chrome.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/mozilla\/leadership\/usa-freedom-and-browsing-history\/\"><strong>Browsing History<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> A list of web pages you\u2019ve visited. If there\u2019s an article you didn\u2019t quite finish last week, bring over your browsing history so you can find it later. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/en-US\/kb\/credit-card-autofill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saved Payment Methods<\/a><\/strong>: When you&#8217;re ordering something online, web forms can be populated with credit card information you&#8217;ve saved (except your CVV number, as a precaution). On Firefox, you can also use a password as an extra layer of protection for your credit card data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We may be a little biased, but we truly believe that Mozilla\u2019s commitment to privacy helps make the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/products\/firefox\/join-firefox\/\">internet better and safer<\/a> for everyone. We wouldn\u2019t be able to do it without the support of our community of Firefox users, so we\u2019d love for you to join us.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related stories:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/products\/firefox\/firefox-tips\/firefox-secret-tips\/\">11 secret tips for Firefox that will make you an internet pro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/products\/firefox\/how-to-set-firefox-as-your-default-browser-on-windows\/\">How to set Firefox as your default browser on Windows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/products\/firefox\/firefox-rolls-out-total-cookie-protection-by-default-to-all-users-worldwide\/\">Firefox rolls out Total Cookie Protection by default to all users worldwide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s never been a better time to switch from Chrome to Firefox, if we do say so ourselves.&nbsp; Some of the internet\u2019s most 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