Mozilla firefox browser android Continue Surf Web comfortably, relying on the speed, security and power settings of the latest update at 10/15/20 There have been 9 updates over the past 6 months also available on iOS, Mac and Windows Mozilla Firefox for Android competing with many mobile web browsers, mainly Google Chrome, which is preinstalled on most Android devices, giving Chrome a much larger market share. This is unfortunate because Firefox for Android has a number of interesting and unique features such as support for add-ons, data synchronization without a Google account, and the ability to integrate search engines that Chrome won't. Pros Firefox for Android supports add-ons (aka extensions): Firefox is the only major Android browser we've found that allows you to install add-ons, although not all desktop Firefox add-ons are compatible. However, in some cases, add-on support is not required - for example, you will use the password manager's app rather than an extension. But say you want to download a flash video over Wi-Fi and then watch it later rather than streaming it via a 4G or 3G connection and eat in your monthly data cover. Chrome on Android won't let you do that. Chrome on Android also won't allow you to install the popular HTTPS Everywhere add-on, which tries to force encrypted connections to enhance privacy. And Chrome on Android doesn't make ad blockers. Custom search engines: Most people default to Google, and that's probably a good thing. But if you prefer DuckDuckGo to enhance privacy, this is not an option in Chrome on Android. In Firefox, when you go to the website search function, a long click in the search box opens the menu with a magnifying glass with the sign I'm next to it. Pressing this button adds this site to the list of available default search engines in Firefox. DuckDuckGo is already on this list, so you don't need to add it manually. Unfortunately, you can't quickly change from one search engine to another as you can in the desktop version of Firefox, but it's progress. Data Synchronization: Chrome users can sync their bookmarks, tabs, and navigation history on multiple devices. You can start on your phone and pick up where you left off on your laptop or tablet. But it turns out that Firefox also has synchronization, and this is done independently of any Google service. Using this means creating another account online, but Firefox synchronization can help people who want to keep their jobs and leisure browsing divided. This is important not only for privacy, but also for accurate search for offers. Cleaning up your personal data is all or nothing: if you want to erase your history, cookies, and browser cache, Chrome lets you choose a few time-honors last hour, last day, last week, last four weeks and the beginning of time. Firefox has only the last option. You can't just delete things that have happened recently. It's probably not a big big big for most users, but it's worth mentioning for those times when you need to fix your search suggestions (or erase some regrettable browsing history). Chrome also tells you how much megabyte space it takes to cache your browser. Catalog add-ons don't filter out desktop add-ons: Mozilla's addition catalog is easy enough to navigate, but we'd like to be able to switch visibility to items that are compatible with the mobile version of Firefox. It's not a perfect user experience when you find an interesting app, but you can't install it in a mobile browser. The bottom line of Firefox support for add-ons on Android allows you to refine your browsing experience for something meaningfully better than the experience that Chrome - or any other mobile browser that we've come across so far - can provide on Android. The advantage is so distinctive that it's hard to make a case for Chrome as your default choice. This advantage is mitigated by Firefox add-on directory list items that are not compatible with the mobile version of the web browser, but fortunately the most popular ones usually work on both platforms. Since Firefox is completely free to use (as are its additions, although donations to developers are welcome), you can judge for yourself with minimal investment. Mozilla Firefox for Android competes with many mobile web browsers, mainly Google Chrome, which is preinstalled on most Android devices, giving Chrome a much larger market share. This is unfortunate because Firefox for Android has a number of interesting and unique features such as support for add-ons, data synchronization without a Google account, and the ability to integrate search engines that Chrome won't. Pros Firefox for Android supports add-ons (aka extensions): Firefox is the only major Android browser we've found that allows you to install add-ons, although not all desktop Firefox add-ons are compatible. However, in some cases, add-on support is not required - for example, you will use the password manager's app rather than an extension. But say you want to download a flash video over Wi-Fi and then watch it later rather than streaming it via a 4G or 3G connection and eat in your monthly data cover. Chrome on Android won't let you do that. Chrome on Android also won't allow you to install the popular HTTPS Everywhere add-on, which tries to force encrypted connections to enhance privacy. And Chrome on Android doesn't make ad blockers. Custom search engines: Most people default to Google, and that's probably a good thing. But if you prefer DuckDuckGo to enhance privacy, this is not an option in Chrome on Android. In Firefox, when you go to a website search function, Clicking in the search box opens the menu with a magnifying glass with the sign I'm next to it. Pressing this button adds this site to the list of available default search engines in Firefox. DuckDuckGo is a on this list, so you don't need to add it manually. Unfortunately, you can't quickly change from one search engine to another as you can in the desktop version of Firefox, but it's progress. Data Synchronization: Chrome users can sync their bookmarks, tabs, and navigation history on multiple devices. You can start on your phone and pick up where you left off on your laptop or tablet. But it turns out that Firefox also has synchronization, and this is done independently of any Google service. Using this means creating another account online, but Firefox synchronization can help people who want to keep their jobs and leisure browsing divided. This is important not only for privacy, but also for accurate search for offers. Cleaning up your personal data is all or nothing: if you want to erase your history, cookies, and browser cache, Chrome allows you to choose a few time frames: the last hour, the last day, the past week, the last four weeks, and the beginning of time. Firefox has only the last option. You can't just delete things that have happened recently. This is probably not a big deal for most users, but it's worth mentioning for those times when you need to fix your search suggestions (or erase some unfortunate browsing stories). Chrome also tells you how much megabyte space it takes to cache your browser. Catalog add-ons don't filter out desktop add-ons: Mozilla's addition catalog is easy enough to navigate, but we'd like to be able to switch visibility to items that are compatible with the mobile version of Firefox. It's not a perfect user experience when you find an interesting app, but you can't install it in a mobile browser. The bottom line of Firefox support for add-ons on Android allows you to refine your browsing experience for something meaningfully better than the experience that Chrome - or any other mobile browser that we've come across so far - can provide on Android. The advantage is so distinctive that it's hard to make a case for Chrome as your default choice. This advantage is mitigated by Firefox add-on directory list items that are not compatible with the mobile version of the web browser, but fortunately the most popular ones usually work on both platforms. Since Firefox is completely free to use (as are its additions, although donations to developers are welcome), you can judge for yourself with minimal investment. Show reviews for free and open source Android web browser Mozilla Firefox for AndroidDeveloper (s) Mozilla Foundation and its contributors Mozilla Corporation Stable release (s ±) 2020; 6 days ago (2020-10-07 ± ±) 7 days ago (2020-10-06)NightlyNightly 201007 17:09 / 7 October 2020; 6 days ago (2020-10-07) написана inC, XUL, Java, JavaScript, RustOperating RustOperating 5.0 and above , Size Android, ARM: 58.1 MB 5 Android, ARM64: 64.84 MB 6 Android, x86: 69.21 MB 7 Android, x86-64: 67.69 MB 8 TypeMobile browserLicenseMPLWebsitewww.mozilla.org/firefox/mobileThis article lead section should be expanded. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (August 2020) Firefox for Android (codenamed Fenix, formerly codenamed Fennec) is a free and open source web browser developed by Mozilla for Android smartphones and tablets. Firefox uses the GeckoView engine for Android. From 2010 to 2011, the Fennec project supported Maemo phones. Mozilla also makes another mobile browser for iOS called Firefox for iOS.