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=== Can add-ons make Firefox slower? === | === Can add-ons make Firefox slower? === | ||
In most cases, add-ons do not cause a perceivable slowdown in Firefox. However, since they are applications, some may affect the performance of Firefox depending on your system configuration. If you suspect that an add-on is affecting the way Firefox runs on your machine, try disabling it. | In most cases, add-ons do not cause a perceivable slowdown in Firefox. However, since they are applications, some may affect the performance of Firefox depending on your system configuration. If you suspect that an add-on is affecting the way Firefox runs on your machine, try disabling it. | ||
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Disabling an add-on prevents it from loading when you start Firefox, but it doesn't remove the add-on or any of its settings. Enabling the add-on again will bring it back to where it was when you disabled it. For add-ons that you want to turn off without removing, disabling is the way to go. | Disabling an add-on prevents it from loading when you start Firefox, but it doesn't remove the add-on or any of its settings. Enabling the add-on again will bring it back to where it was when you disabled it. For add-ons that you want to turn off without removing, disabling is the way to go. | ||
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== I see several add-ons which provide the same capabilities. How do I decide which one is best? == | === I see several add-ons which provide the same capabilities. How do I decide which one is best? === | ||
In general, you can look at ratings and downloads which will give you an idea. Good add-ons tend to be downloaded more than bad ones. However, it's also easy to install both add-ons and decide which one you want to use. You may decide after trying them that you want to use both! | |||
=== I see a great add-on but it says that it's only compatible with Firefox 2.x. Can I still install it in Firefox 3.x? === | === I see a great add-on but it says that it's only compatible with Firefox 2.x. Can I still install it in Firefox 3.x? === | ||
In general, no. Firefox 3.x has a number of new features and a large majority of Add-on developers have updated their add-ons to support 3.x. If the add-on only supports Firefox 2, try searching for that add-on's title. In many cases there will be a new version that supports Firefox 3 with the same or similar title. | In general, no. Firefox 3.x has a number of new features and a large majority of Add-on developers have updated their add-ons to support 3.x. If the add-on only supports Firefox 2, try searching for that add-on's title. In many cases there will be a new version that supports Firefox 3 with the same or similar title. | ||
=== How do I backup all of the add-ons and themes that I've installed? === | === How do I backup all of the add-ons and themes that I've installed? === | ||
You can backup your profile directory which will also backup your add-ons and themes. A third party application like [http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com/ MozBackup] can help you with this. | You can backup your profile directory which will also backup your add-ons and themes. A third party application like [http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com/ MozBackup] can help you with this. | ||
=== I installed a new theme but would like to revert back to the Firefox default theme. How do I do that? === | === I installed a new theme but would like to revert back to the Firefox default theme. How do I do that? === | ||
Go to "Add-ons" in the "Tools" menu. Click the "Themes" section and from here you can select the default theme, or any others you have installed. | |||
=== If I have an issue with an add-on, should I contact Mozilla? === | === If I have an issue with an add-on, should I contact Mozilla? === | ||
Add-ons, with a few exceptions, are created by the community and not Mozilla. The best thing to do is to contact the developer directly with your question. To find contact info for a developer, click their name in the byline on the Add-on listing page. | |||
=== How are add-ons reviewed? === | |||
Public add-ons are reviewed by our dedicated and talented editorial team. They review the code of all public add-ons and also test the add-ons to make sure that they are accurately described. | |||
=== | === I've upgraded to Firefox 3.1 but my add-on no longer works? Why is that? === | ||
Most of our add-ons are now Firefox 3.1 compatible, and every day more are added. If your add-on worked on 3.0 but not 3.1, chances are they're already working on it. When they do upgrade their add-on, Firefox will notify you about the upgrade. | |||
=== | === What are experimental add-ons? === | ||
Experimental Add-ons are generally the newest add-ons hosted on AMO. These Add-ons have not undergone the editorial review required to become public and are generally at some sort of prerelease level of quality. Since they haven't been reviewed, there is a higher chance of something going wrong when you install one. | |||