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Firefox to become first mobile browser to support desktop extensions later this year
(blog.mozilla.org)
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this post was submitted on 13 Aug 2023
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I've been using the nightly build, using the desktop extensions for a while now. It's SO worth it. In particular, the YouTube "SponsorBlock" is super convenient.
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What about Kiwi and Iceraven (Iceraven is a Firefox fork which has more extensions)
As an iOS user and long time Firefox user (never switched to chrome in my life) I feel jealous. But one can only hope that we too in the APPLE walled garden won't be left behind. Though I understand that it would be a long shot. :(
Apple doesn't allow extensions to be distributed outside of the AppStore and Firefox on Android is based on WebKit anyway because neither do they allow third-party browser engines. So I wouldn't hold my breath.
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Oh my goodness that would be amazing. I’ll drop safari in an instant.
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I use Firefox and on my android tablet but I dont on my iphone since apple doesn't allow extensions on third party browsers. Its so annoying
Maybe I'll stop using Brave. Sounds cool af
I wish they'd add a tablet UI. Doesn't seem to be prioritized whatsoever. Pre-Fenix they had it and have been patiently waiting for tabs to return on large screens ever since, but have lost hope.
This sounds huge! This may be a dumb question, but: do extensions on mobile require any special security tools that don't already exist?
Awesome, I won’t need to switch to the desktop version just because I’m missing a few extension.