Although the web browser preferred by the majority of users is Google Chrome, there are other alternatives that are equally valid for Android and even Android TV. One of them is Firefox. popular Mozilla browser started its journey in computers almost 20 years ago.

Its adaptation to the Google operating system lives up to the expectations we can put on it and continues to be updated to improve the user experience. Last summer we learned that this would make many users’ dreams come true: Has extensions to expand its operation. That moment has arrived, and in greater numbers than what he said in November.

Hundreds of extensions now available in Firefox for Android

It was clear that Firefox would adopt new extensions, but we didn’t expect the sheer number of them to make their way to the Android version. Mozilla made it official With a post on his blog, it became great news for all users looking for a mobile web browser with add-ons (extensions, additions, additionsor whatever we want to call them).

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It is true that Chrome has been one of the most used browsers for at least the last year, but it still has a serious shortcoming. As you probably already know, it does not allow additions in the form of extensions, so we are deprived of interesting additions that allow us to improve the experience of using it.

Firefox, with the latest update, added over 450 extensions already available to all users. We say all because, contrary to what usually happens, they directly reach the stable branch. To browse them and then download them to our Android mobile, Mozilla has developed a page dedicated solely to extensions and giving us detailed information about them. In order to install them more easily, we must access them from the browser itself.

First of all, the company behind the popular browser recommends some new arrivals and they leave us the full list right below. From content blockers, Tools to increase our efficiency.

Dark ReaderFor example, force dark mode on all websites, Without exception. It is very beneficial if we read news in dark environments, such as in bed, before going to sleep. On the other hand, Tomato TimeOne recommended by the Firefox team manages our time efficiently by suggesting breaks throughout the day.

Then there are others single file able save an entire website In HTML format for later reference offline. YouTubeUtilities It adds tools to the streaming service’s video player, such as changing the size or increased playback speed.

Web Archives focuses on showing us archived and cached versions Websites to access older versions that have changed. ANYONE Search by ImageAble to search for images in different search engines such as Google, Bing, Yandex or Baidu.

More precisely, it is worth noting that extensions are not an innovation in themselves. Firefox for Android has supported extensions for years, but in 2020 it underwent a complete redesign that eliminated that support. Until now, users using the stable version could not freely access the extension catalog, but the wait is over.

Now, this alternative browser takes it to the next level with the addition we mentioned. Maybe this The claim you need to gain new followers, although there is a very strong connection with Google’s solution. Even so, do you use Firefox on your Android mobile? Have you been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the extensions? What are your favorites? We read you in the comments.

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