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

1. Extensions from the Mozilla website are installed by clicking "Add to Firefox"
2. Firefox automatically checks for updates to installed extensions¹
3. Extensions can be removed through Firefox's Add-on Manager
4. More than 2,200 extensions available²
5. Individuals can make their own extensions with the help of online tutorials

Notable Extensions

• Greasemonkey: Allows use of scripts to change appearance of websites

• FEBE: Backs up firefox add-ons, bookmarks and personalizations

• McAfee SiteAdvisor: Gives color coded safety assessments of websites

• ChatZilla: Internet Relay Chat

• FoxyTunes: Controls music player and other music features from the browser

• YouTube Comment Snob: Blocks unwanted comments on YouTube videos

• Glubble Family Edition: Filters the web for small children

• Video DownloadHelper: Download online videos

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Mozilla Firefox | Mozilla | Greasemonkey | FEBE | FoxyTunes | Firefox 3 | Mozilla Firefox 4 | IRC

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