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This article explains how you can install extensions on Firefox for Android from addons.mozilla.org/android or from within the Extensions Manager in Firefox for Android.
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How do I find and install extensions?
To browse all available Firefox for Android extensions, visit addons.mozilla.org/android. You can also discover extensions within the browser’s Extensions Manager.
Here are the instructions for installing from the Extensions Manager:
- Tap the menu button
- Tap the
Extensions menu item.
- Tap on an extension to learn more. To install it, tap on the button.
- This will then show you the access that extension requires.
Tap to install the extension. - After installing the extension, Firefox will give you the opportunity to enable it in private browsing. You can check mark Allow in private browsing now or enable it later (see below).
- Tap to finish.
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How do I update, change options or remove extensions?
Update your extensions
When you update Firefox for Android, it will automatically update your extensions to compatible versions if they are available.
Temporary disable or remove an extension
You can disable or remove extensions from the Extensions Manager in Firefox for Android:
- Tap the menu button
- Tap the Extensions menu item.
- Under Enabled is a list of what extensions are currently active.
- Tap on the extension you want to change.
To disable: Toggle the Enabled slider to off.
To uninstall: Tap the button.
Here you can also view/edit , and for the extension.
Enable extensions in private browsing
Extensions (migrated and installed) are disabled by default in private browsing. To change this setting:
- Tap the menu button
- Tap the Extensions menu item.
- Tap the extension you want to change.
- Tap the slider next to Run in private browsing to turn it on or off.
