FAQs
Scratch Addons is officially supported on the desktop versions of Google Chrome (version 96 and up), Microsoft Edge (version 96 and up), and Mozilla Firefox (version 109 and up), and should also work on other desktop browsers that are based on those browsers. Please check out this page for complete information.
How do I get addons for Firefox? ›
Click the menu button. and choose Add-ons and themes. The Add-ons Manager tab will open. Select the panel for the type of add-on you wish to view or manage, such as the Extensions or Themes panel.
How do I import an extension into Firefox? ›
In Firefox: Open the about:debugging page, click the This Firefox option, click the Load Temporary Add-on button, then select any file in your extension's directory. The extension now installs, and remains installed until you restart Firefox.
How do I install Firefox from Scratch? ›
To install Firefox on your computer:
- Visit this Firefox download page in any browser, such as Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Download Now button. ...
- The User Account Control dialog may open, to ask you to allow the Firefox Installer to make changes to your computer. ...
- Wait for Firefox to finish installing.
Scratchpad is no longer available. As an alternative, use Mozilla Firefox's Web Console. In Firefox, go to Tools > Web Developer > Web Console.
Is Firefox better than Chrome? ›
Mozilla Firefox vs.
While Chrome is faster and offers a range of browser add-ons and extensions, Firefox focuses on user privacy, with built-in features that protect it by default. Both browsers take user security seriously, with built-in malware detection and sandboxing (i.e., isolating threats).
Where to download Firefox addons? ›
There are Firefox add-ons that stop Facebook from tracking you around the web, translate text into other languages, check your spelling or grammar, or spruce up the way your browser looks. You'll find these and thousands of other free extensions at addons.mozilla.org.
Are Firefox extensions safe? ›
When a developer submits an extension to addons.mozilla.org, it's scanned for a set of common issues. It may also be subject to human review. But neither of these processes guarantee that an extension is absolutely 100% safe.
Why can't I add extensions to Firefox? ›
An inability to install an extension can be the result of problems with the extension, Firefox preferences, or the version of Firefox you are using.
How do I permanently add an extension to Firefox? ›
You can permanently install unsigned extensions on Developer Edition by changing xpinstall. signatures. required to false in about:config. You can permanently install unsigned extensions on [https://aurora.mozilla.org Developer Edition] by changing '''xpinstall.
Firefox supports both the chrome and browser namespaces
As a porting aid, the Firefox implementation of WebExtensions supports chrome using callbacks and browser using promises. This means that many Chrome extensions work in Firefox without changes. Note: The browser namespace is supported by Firefox and Safari.
How do I start Firefox from scratch? ›
Click the Create Profile button, assign a name like FreshStart, and skip the option to relocate the profile folder. After creating the profile, select it and start Firefox in that profile. Any improvement in performance? If yes: you can restore a bookmarks backup from your regular profile.
Can you draw on Firefox? ›
Extension Metadata
Marker is a Free Open-Source Extension for Firefox that lets you to draw on any Website. Highlight text like on real Paper, with scroll-able drawings.
Can you use Touch ID on Firefox? ›
Touch ID is not supported by Firefox.
Can you inspect in Firefox? ›
There are two main ways to open the Inspector: Select the Inspector panel in the Web Developer Tools, accessible from the Browser Tools submenu. Right-click an element on a web page and select Inspect Element.
