Installing Firefox Add-ons

Installing Firefox Add-ons is quite easy. Simply follow the steps below and in no time you'll be using your new extensions and themes.

Also see - Manually Install a Firefox Add-on. Learn how to install a Firefox add-on from a downloaded extension or theme file.


First go to the Firefox Add-ons site and select the extension or theme that you would like to install.

Screen shot of the Firefox add-ons site


Click on the Add to Firefox button and the
Software Installation window will appear.

Green web button


After a brief countdown the Install Now button will be active.
Click on Install Now.

 Firefox add-ons installation window 1


Firefox will now install your Add-on.

 Firefox add-ons installation window 2


When the installation has completed select Restart Firefox.

 Firefox add-ons installation window 3


Once Firefox restarts you will now be able to use your add-on.
Many add-ons provide new interface objects such as buttons and toolbars and different customization options. Be sure to click on the Options button (if it has been enabled) in the Firefox Add-ons manage, and also go to View > Toolbars > Customize to see if a new toolbar or toolbar buttons have been added.

 Firefox add-ons manager


Also see

Add-ons Options
&
Customizing Toolbars

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