Firefox for Android is set to introduce browser extensions, mirroring the desktop browser version. This new feature is currently being rolled out for Firefox Beta and Firefox Nightly for Android, enabling users to install multiple extensions. The plan is for extensions to be available on Firefox for Android by December 2023.
Firefox for Android is increasing its support for browser extensions.
Mozilla is offering a trial version of Firefox for Android with support for extensions to a select group of users in order to collect feedback more effectively.
We have gathered a list of popular desktop extensions that are compatible with the mobile API for testing on Android Firefox. We welcome the add-ons community to help test these extensions so that Android Firefox users have a diverse selection to choose from. If you are interested in trying out these new extensions on your Android Firefox device and providing feedback, we value your input.
The beta version of Firefox for Android offers 78 extensions for installation based on compatibility with the Android API and relative popularity in Firefox for desktop, as stated by Mozilla.
Introduction and release dates
Firefox browser extensions are expected to be available on Android in December 2023, with Mozilla planning to release the new feature followed by multiple fixes to address any issues identified, as there are often improvements needed even after beta testing.