Firefox Extensions
Firefox Extensions add functionality to the popular web browser Mozilla Firefox. These extensions are made primarily by third party developers, although some are developed by Mozilla. They are small in size and can easily be downloaded and installed for free from the Mozilla website or other locations across the Internet. Using Firefox extensions allows users to personalize their browsing experience while keeping the overall size of the browser to a minimum.
Fast Facts
- Extensions from the Mozilla website are installed by clicking "Add to Firefox"
- Firefox automatically checks for updates to installed extensions1
- Extensions can be removed through Firefox's Add-on Manager
- More than 2,200 extensions available2
- Individuals can make their own extensions with the help of online tutorials
Notable Extensions
- Greasemonkey: Allows use of scripts to change appearance of websites
- McAfee SiteAdvisor: Gives color coded safety assessments of websites
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