How to Install Firefox Extensions

Open Firefox., Access the Add-ons interface., Search for add-ons., Press the “Install” button next to your desired extension.

4 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open Firefox.

    This can be accessed from Start > All Apps (or All Programs) > Firefox on Windows and Applications > Firefox on OSX.
  2. Step 2: Access the Add-ons interface.

    Go to Settings (☰) > Add-ons.

    This page will display any installed extensions.

    From here you can update, remove, or search for new extensions and add-ons.

    This page can also be accessed by typing “about:addons” into the address bar. , Select "Get Add-ons" if it is not selected by default.

    Select the search bar and enter your desired extension. , Firefox will automatically download and install the add-on/extension.

    Firefox will also notify you if a restart is required to use your new extension.

    An icon for your newly installed add-on will appear in the toolbar on the right.

    This is often a quick way to access that extension’s settings.
  3. Step 3: Search for add-ons.

  4. Step 4: Press the “Install” button next to your desired extension.

Detailed Guide

This can be accessed from Start > All Apps (or All Programs) > Firefox on Windows and Applications > Firefox on OSX.

Go to Settings (☰) > Add-ons.

This page will display any installed extensions.

From here you can update, remove, or search for new extensions and add-ons.

This page can also be accessed by typing “about:addons” into the address bar. , Select "Get Add-ons" if it is not selected by default.

Select the search bar and enter your desired extension. , Firefox will automatically download and install the add-on/extension.

Firefox will also notify you if a restart is required to use your new extension.

An icon for your newly installed add-on will appear in the toolbar on the right.

This is often a quick way to access that extension’s settings.

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