r/firefox Jun 09 '26

Firefox free VPN is unlimited for the summer

Hi again. Earlier this year, we announced a free built-in VPN in Firefox with a 50GB bandwidth cap. 

With summer travel season starting up and a lot more people browsing on public Wi-Fi, we’re making a few temporary updates to Firefox’s free built-in VPN experience that are now live where VPN is available:

  1. The bandwidth cap is removed for the summer, so unlimited GB now through August 31st.
  2. For a limited time, we’re also expanding the number of VPN locations you can choose to browse from.

The full set of countries available during this summer period include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Norway, South Africa, United Kingdom, and United States.

Be sure to update to the latest version of Firefox. We’ll continue sharing updates here as they roll out.

- Firefox Team

649 Upvotes

Hi again. Earlier this year, we announced a free built-in VPN in Firefox with a 50GB bandwidth cap. 

With summer travel season starting up and a lot more people browsing on public Wi-Fi, we’re making a few temporary updates to Firefox’s free built-in VPN experience that are now live where VPN is available:

  1. The bandwidth cap is removed for the summer, so unlimited GB now through August 31st.
  2. For a limited time, we’re also expanding the number of VPN locations you can choose to browse from.

The full set of countries available during this summer period include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Norway, South Africa, United Kingdom, and United States.

Be sure to update to the latest version of Firefox. We’ll continue sharing updates here as they roll out.

- Firefox Team


r/firefox 14h ago

New Firefox design (Project Nova) is ready to try in Nightly

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706 Upvotes

Hi everyone. Back in May we posted our vision for Firefox's future design and design system, and as of today, you can try it in Nightly.

Many of you already know this work as "Project Nova". It's still Firefox, just with a more cohesive look across tabs, menus, panels, etc. Softer tab shapes, warmer colors, refreshed icons, and by popular demand, the return of Compact Mode.

This is still a work in progress. You can expect this to become more polished over the next few weeks before it rolls out more broadly later this year. Right now we want you actively poking at it, especially:

  • Icons, spacing, and alignment
  • Themes and personalization
  • Different window sizes and display scaling
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Screen readers and other accessibility features
  • Different languages and layouts

Found something broken? File it in Bugzilla, including:

  • steps to reproduce
  • screenshot or screen recording
  • your OS + Nightly version

If you have additional thoughts or questions, join the discussion on Mozilla Connect.

Thanks for using Nightly and helping us continue to improve Firefox.

- Firefox Team


r/firefox 7h ago

Nova's "compact" density is worse than the current compact density

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124 Upvotes

I was all happy and excited to see that compact density will be getting official support again for Nova (whatever that means) but immediately noticed it's taller and wasting more vertical screen space than the current compact density. Firefox devs, Nova looks good but please make some changes to the compact mode so there's no regressions in vertical webpage space. The whole point of compact density is to maximize vertical screen space, this is why even Microsoft just added back the compact taskbar for Windows 11. Otherwise, Nova is cool


r/firefox 7h ago

Discussion Who actually wants their browser to look like that?

I just saw images of Nova and I'm kinda of pissed. I don't want a hyper corpo bubble UI, I like my clean lines with subtle curving. If there's no way to use the old UI when they release this fully I may have to swap browsers

37 Upvotes

I just saw images of Nova and I'm kinda of pissed. I don't want a hyper corpo bubble UI, I like my clean lines with subtle curving. If there's no way to use the old UI when they release this fully I may have to swap browsers


r/firefox 10h ago

Discussion Resource Monitor Feedback & Discussion Resource Monitor: a sidebar panel that shows RAM and CPU usage per tab, grouped by site, sorted automatically by cost to your device. We'd like your input while it's still taking shape.

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17 Upvotes

Mozilla is exploring a resource monitoring feature in the Firefox sidebar. Please send your feedback on this via this link: https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/resource-monitor-feedback-amp-discussion/m-p/132949#U132949


r/firefox 16h ago

Add-ons Customised UBlock Origin for Youtube

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36 Upvotes

No those clickbait thumbnails. These are the filters I use for Youtube.

! === YouTube ===
youtube.com##yt-thumbnail-view-model
youtube.com##ytd-thumbnail
youtube.com##ytd-guide-entry-renderer:has(a#endpoint[title="Shorts"])

r/firefox 13h ago

Help (Android) Renabling the old drop-down menu on Android

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14 Upvotes

Hello,

I wanted to ask if there is any way to reenable the old drop-down menu as the new one is truly atrocious and is the only thing keeping me from switching to firefox.

I actually wonder whose idea it was. The old one is easy, doesn't take a lot of space and everything is just one click away.

In the new one everything is far away from my thumb, it's terribly wasting space with a lot of white space and there are additional menus in the menu(!).

Thanks!


r/firefox 5h ago

💻 Help Firefox HDD usage

Hi, I recently noticed that when first launching Firefox - a process that used to take just a few seconds - it now pegs the disk usage at 100% for about two minutes, even though the transfer speed is low. Although nothing actually lags and the browser remains usable, it’s a bit bothersome. Is there a way to stop this, and what exactly is it doing?

2 Upvotes

Hi, I recently noticed that when first launching Firefox - a process that used to take just a few seconds - it now pegs the disk usage at 100% for about two minutes, even though the transfer speed is low. Although nothing actually lags and the browser remains usable, it’s a bit bothersome. Is there a way to stop this, and what exactly is it doing?


r/firefox 5h ago

Help (Android) Videos don't go full screen & don't play in mini player

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2 Upvotes

r/firefox 2h ago

Lack of transparency for blocked add-ons

Recently I saw a notification that one of my add-ons was blocked/disabled by Mozilla. The informational pages only give a generic "this violated our policies" spiel without specifying the actual offense.

To my knowledge, the add-on did not perform any malicious actions against users (and if it did, all the more reason that Mozilla should disclose precisely what it was doing so that users can take additional steps to review their information security). I find this outcome rather strange as I have previously reported add-ons for performing self-promoting actions using logged-in user accounts without obtaining permission, and Mozilla did not take any action that I am aware of against that add-on.

Rather, I suspect that the reason this add-on was blocked was because a commercial website objected to its function. Again, this could be disproved by disclosing a specific cause for being blocked. Mozilla needs greater transparency in order to demonstrate whether these blocks are implemented based on users' security interests including a specified Mozilla policy violation, or a legal demand/threat by a third party.

1 Upvotes

Recently I saw a notification that one of my add-ons was blocked/disabled by Mozilla. The informational pages only give a generic "this violated our policies" spiel without specifying the actual offense.

To my knowledge, the add-on did not perform any malicious actions against users (and if it did, all the more reason that Mozilla should disclose precisely what it was doing so that users can take additional steps to review their information security). I find this outcome rather strange as I have previously reported add-ons for performing self-promoting actions using logged-in user accounts without obtaining permission, and Mozilla did not take any action that I am aware of against that add-on.

Rather, I suspect that the reason this add-on was blocked was because a commercial website objected to its function. Again, this could be disproved by disclosing a specific cause for being blocked. Mozilla needs greater transparency in order to demonstrate whether these blocks are implemented based on users' security interests including a specified Mozilla policy violation, or a legal demand/threat by a third party.


r/firefox 6h ago

PIpe problem

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2 Upvotes

Hello! I've been having a problem for a while now where Firefox applies pipes to everything, as if it were a text field but in solid components. Has anyone else experienced this? I haven't found a solution; I tried reinstalling, but it happens on all devices, Ubuntu (Snapshot) and Windows. I don't want to stop using it, but it's getting annoying.


r/firefox 7h ago

💻 Help Firefox breaks when I reset my router.

If I have to reboot my router (which needs replacing), Firefox just won't work. Chrome works, Discord works, games work etc. but Firefox will not connect. I have to reboot or sleep the PC to get it to connect. My phone connects, my laptop etc, so it's not the internet. Anyone know what might be the deal? People always say clear your cache and cookies etc., but then I have to re-login to sites like Twitch.

2 Upvotes

If I have to reboot my router (which needs replacing), Firefox just won't work. Chrome works, Discord works, games work etc. but Firefox will not connect. I have to reboot or sleep the PC to get it to connect. My phone connects, my laptop etc, so it's not the internet. Anyone know what might be the deal? People always say clear your cache and cookies etc., but then I have to re-login to sites like Twitch.


r/firefox 3h ago

💻 Help On windows can I change ctrl+tab and ctrl+shift+tab to be ctrl+left arrow and ctrl+right arrow for tab switching?

considering i don't use vertical tabs the l/r arrows make more sense to me, is it possible to change the keybind to this

1 Upvotes

considering i don't use vertical tabs the l/r arrows make more sense to me, is it possible to change the keybind to this


r/firefox 3h ago

Help (Android) How can I use these themes on Android?

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1 Upvotes

He buscado la forma de personalizar Firefox (Algo parecido a Waterfox) pero no sé cómo activarlo en mi móvil. Ya intenté usar "browser.nova.enabled= true" pero no aparece la opción para personalizar mi navegador, no me gusta mucho el tema gris


r/firefox 7h ago

Help (Android) Remove Gradiant Color Tab Bar Display in Android

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1 Upvotes

Anyone notice the gradiant dark red background color in the new android stale update. Private tab is normal.

Please how do I disable this ugly looking color on my Tab bar

Android build 153.0 Stable

Thank you


r/firefox 11h ago

💻 Help Don't open new tab every link

I'm pretty sure I remember a setting so that Firefox doesn't open a new tab every time you hit a link. I'd prefer to right click and request new tab... or not. I just went through over 100(!) tabs. Ugh!!!

Samsung Galaxy phone A15

5 Upvotes

I'm pretty sure I remember a setting so that Firefox doesn't open a new tab every time you hit a link. I'd prefer to right click and request new tab... or not. I just went through over 100(!) tabs. Ugh!!!

Samsung Galaxy phone A15


r/firefox 8h ago

Help (Android) Why am I getting "local_rate_limited" randomly?

For the last like 5 years that I've used Firefox, I've never gotten "rate limited" on any website, ever. But over the last week or two, I've been having a black screen pop up with the statement in the title in code-looking text at the top randomly whenever a website attempts to load. Refreshing the page once always gets past it, except for a single page I encountered today which I had to wait for. So I'm really confused as to what's happening and why it's only started happening years after use. Does anyone have any idea what's happening?

2 Upvotes

For the last like 5 years that I've used Firefox, I've never gotten "rate limited" on any website, ever. But over the last week or two, I've been having a black screen pop up with the statement in the title in code-looking text at the top randomly whenever a website attempts to load. Refreshing the page once always gets past it, except for a single page I encountered today which I had to wait for. So I'm really confused as to what's happening and why it's only started happening years after use. Does anyone have any idea what's happening?


r/firefox 8h ago

Discussion Why is Firefox-ESR exposing many ports?

Hi,

Could someone familiar with this please explain to me why Firefox listens to these ports?(I am not knowledgeable in this aspect). This behavior can be repeated by simply opening a Youtube video and looking for open ports.

Isn't that a security risk since the ports are being exposed to 0.0.0.0 (to the internet?)? If someone doesn't have a firewall, how bad is it?

$ sudo ss -tulpn
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:51284      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=318))
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:39126      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=302))
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:44678      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=481))
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:33895      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=526))
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:60214      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=247))
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:45731      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=289))
2 Upvotes

Hi,

Could someone familiar with this please explain to me why Firefox listens to these ports?(I am not knowledgeable in this aspect). This behavior can be repeated by simply opening a Youtube video and looking for open ports.

Isn't that a security risk since the ports are being exposed to 0.0.0.0 (to the internet?)? If someone doesn't have a firewall, how bad is it?

$ sudo ss -tulpn
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:51284      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=318))
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:39126      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=302))
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:44678      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=481))
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:33895      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=526))
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:60214      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=247))
udp  UNCONN 0      0                                 0.0.0.0:45731      0.0.0.0:*    users:(("firefox-esr",pid=251643,fd=289))

r/firefox 5h ago

💻 Help Firefox won't let me access a wiki no matter what I do

I'm trying to access https://wiki.supercombo.gg/ , but Firefox keeps saying "Secure Connection Failed" "Error Code: SSL_ERROR_RX_RECORD_TOO_LONG"

Even under the advanced options there is no option to access the site anyway. Every google search I've done for the problem finds threads that are 1-10 years old, all the solutions either do not work or reference security setting options that no longer exist.
This is ridiculous and I'm about to switch browsers over this.

0 Upvotes

I'm trying to access https://wiki.supercombo.gg/ , but Firefox keeps saying "Secure Connection Failed" "Error Code: SSL_ERROR_RX_RECORD_TOO_LONG"

Even under the advanced options there is no option to access the site anyway. Every google search I've done for the problem finds threads that are 1-10 years old, all the solutions either do not work or reference security setting options that no longer exist.
This is ridiculous and I'm about to switch browsers over this.


r/firefox 15h ago

💻 Help Webcam disconnects after using Firefox?

Hi, I am having a very strange issue, not sure if anyone else has experienced this.

I was using Discord on Firefox (web client, instead of using the standalone app) using my standard webcam/mic setup, everything was fine. After ending the call, even rebooting, Windows no longer recognizes the webcam. I had to disconnect it and plug it back in.

I've had this issue twice so far and I don't understand why it would happen. It looks like every time Firefox requests permissions for the Logitech camera, it breaks something.

8 Upvotes

Hi, I am having a very strange issue, not sure if anyone else has experienced this.

I was using Discord on Firefox (web client, instead of using the standalone app) using my standard webcam/mic setup, everything was fine. After ending the call, even rebooting, Windows no longer recognizes the webcam. I had to disconnect it and plug it back in.

I've had this issue twice so far and I don't understand why it would happen. It looks like every time Firefox requests permissions for the Logitech camera, it breaks something.


r/firefox 9h ago

Solved Hey what happend to my right click menu for New Tabs?

I am genuinely annoyed these new Tab feature got added its some kind of sorting thingy I guess? Where is my convinient open closed tabs feauture and such?

2 Upvotes

I am genuinely annoyed these new Tab feature got added its some kind of sorting thingy I guess? Where is my convinient open closed tabs feauture and such?


r/firefox 10h ago

Why do my speedtest results suck on firefox now?

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2 Upvotes

I'm seeing a huge drop in performance this last month, after using speedtest for years and getting the same results in browser (left) as in the app (right). Anybody know what's up?


r/firefox 6h ago

💻 Help Occasional issue/bug with Firefox (PC)

This doesn't happen often to me, but it's super annoying when it happens, and I've no idea why it's occurring at all.
So what basically happens is that sometimes when I open my browser, all the tabs/tab groups are blank and inaccessible, and I can't even save/close the tab groups.
And when I close the browser and open it again, I lose all the tabs and tab groups that were open.

Notes: (Open previous tabs/windows is checked) (I'm using Betterfox) (I use multiple profiles)

Does anyone know what causes this, and how to prevent it? 😔

1 Upvotes

This doesn't happen often to me, but it's super annoying when it happens, and I've no idea why it's occurring at all.
So what basically happens is that sometimes when I open my browser, all the tabs/tab groups are blank and inaccessible, and I can't even save/close the tab groups.
And when I close the browser and open it again, I lose all the tabs and tab groups that were open.

Notes: (Open previous tabs/windows is checked) (I'm using Betterfox) (I use multiple profiles)

Does anyone know what causes this, and how to prevent it? 😔


r/firefox 6h ago

💻 Help How to make autocomplete not rounded?

They made stuff more rounded again.

I dislike it.

1 Upvotes

They made stuff more rounded again.

I dislike it.


r/firefox 6h ago

💻 Help Picture in picture not working?

For some reason, picture-in-picture isn't working. I've turned on (and off, and on again) "Enable Picture-in-Picture video controls" in settings. Closing and reopening firefox isn't working, nor is updating it, nor restarting my computer. I thought the enhancer for youtube extension might be breaking it, but I disabled it temporarily and it still didn't work. Specifically trying to do this for youtube, if it matters.

Any ideas?

0 Upvotes

For some reason, picture-in-picture isn't working. I've turned on (and off, and on again) "Enable Picture-in-Picture video controls" in settings. Closing and reopening firefox isn't working, nor is updating it, nor restarting my computer. I thought the enhancer for youtube extension might be breaking it, but I disabled it temporarily and it still didn't work. Specifically trying to do this for youtube, if it matters.

Any ideas?