Remove an Add on from Mozilla

Firefox add-ons—extensions, themes, and plugins—can be disabled or removed in the Add-ons Manager. Find the Add-ons Manager by clicking the ☰ menu on your computer, or the ⋮ menu on Android (Firefox does not support add-ons on iPhone/iPad). While add-ons can bring cool games, tools and visual styles to your browser, too many add-ons can lead to slower browsing. Learn how to disable and/or remove any Mozilla Firefox add-on in the Add-ons Manager on your computer or Android device.

Steps

Android

  1. Launch the Firefox app.
  2. Tap the menu (⋮) icon.[1] You’ll find this at the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Select “Tools”. If you don’t see a “Tools” option, tap “More.” You should see it now.
  4. Tap “Add-ons”. Here you’ll find a list of all of the add-ons presently installed.
  5. Select an add-on, then tap “Disable.” This will turn off the add-on without removing it from your phone. This is different from uninstalling the add-on, as the add-on files will still be on your phone.
    • Choose this option if you're trying to determine whether or not using a certain add-on negatively impacts your browsing.
    • You’ll be able to re-enable any disabled add-on by returning to this location and selecting “Enable”.
  6. Select an add-on and choose “Uninstall”. This is best if you’ve decided that the add-on is causing browsing issues, or if you just don’t want it on your phone anymore. Uninstalling will completely delete the add-on from your phone.
  7. Tap “Restart” (if prompted). Firefox may need to relaunch when certain add-ons are modified or removed.
    • If you are not prompted to restart the browser, you can continue browsing as normal.

Desktop

  1. Launch Mozilla Firefox.
  2. Click the ☰ menu.[2] This menu appears in the top right corner of the browser window.
  3. Choose “Add-ons”. From the drop-down menu that appears, select "Add-ons" and wait for the "Add-ons Manager Tab" to appear.
  4. Select “Extensions”. Extensions are a common type of add-on that bring additional features to your browser (for example pop-up blocking, games, and communication apps).
    • To remove a theme (a type of add-on that changes the colors and/or background of your browser), select “Appearance” instead of “Extensions.” The rest of the steps will be the same.
    • To remove a third-party plugin like Flash or Java, select “Plugins”, then change “Always Activate” to “Never Activate”. Plugins provide support for viewing certain types of Internet content like music, video, and animations.
  5. Click “Disable” to prevent an extension or theme from running. If you’re experiencing slowness or unexpected behavior from your web browser, it could be due to a buggy or incompatible add-on. Disabling add-ons can help you determine which add-on is causing these issues.
    • When you click “Disable”, the button text will change to “Enable,” which allows you to re-enable the extension later.
  6. Click “Remove” to permanently delete the add-on. This option will permanently delete the extension and its associated files from your computer.
    • Use “Remove” if you’ve determined that a specific add-on negatively impacts your web browsing.
    • You can download an extension you’ve removed later by clicking “Get Add-ons” in the Add-on Manager.
    • If the “Remove” button is grayed out, click the ☰ menu, select the “?” symbol, then select “Restart with Add-ons Disabled.”[3] Choose “Start in Safe Mode” from the menu. When you return to the Add-ons menu, should now be able to click “Remove” next to your desired Add-on.
  7. Click “Restart Now” to restart the browser with the extension disabled (or removed). Whether your chose “Disable” or “Remove,” you’ll see an option that says “Restart Now.” Once clicked, the browser will restart with the extension disabled or removed.


Tips

  • iPhones do not support Mozilla Firefox add-ons.[4]
  • in general it's better to have fewer add-ons, as they use memory and eventually slow down browsing.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/uninstall-firefox-android-add-ons
  2. ↑ https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/disable-or-remove-add-ons
  3. ↑ https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cannot-remove-add-on-extension-or-theme
  4. ↑ https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Firefox_for_iOS
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