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Firefox users may import Chrome extensions now (www.ghacks.net)
submitted 10 months ago by pnutzh4x0r@lemmy.ndlug.org to c/firefox@lemmy.ml
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One of the main arguments brought forth for the switching to the WebExtensions system for browser extensions was that it made cross-browser extensions easier. Firefox users may now reap the benefits of this promise, as Mozilla has implemented functionality in the browser to import extensions from other browsers.

The feature, which is in testing at the moment, can be enabled by all users of the latest stable version of Firefox.

The feature is limited at the time to Google Chrome and select extensions. Even though Firefox and Chrome extensions use the same framework, WebExtensions, they are not compatible immediately. Firefox users who attempt to install extensions from Chrome's Web Store may notice that this is not working.

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[-] rikudou@lemmings.world 176 points 10 months ago

Very misleading title. You cannot actually install Chrome extensions which is what I assumed after reading the title.

What this does is that when migrating from Chrome, you can automatically install supported extensions that are also in the Mozilla addons store.

[-] nicman24@kbin.social 50 points 10 months ago

that is a better feature to be honest

[-] InfiniWheel@lemmy.one 13 points 10 months ago

IIRC there's a standard being worked on that would allow actual crosscompatibility, so give or take 5 more years

[-] Johanno@feddit.de 9 points 10 months ago

There is already a standard on how websites should work and still some claim they can't run on linux or Firefox

[-] rikudou@lemmings.world 2 points 10 months ago

That would be nice. I tried porting one extension unofficially but I ran into CORS issues.

[-] hcbxzz@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

WebExtensions was supposed to be that standard from the beginning, but failed miserably due to bad design

[-] RvTV95XBeo@sh.itjust.works 18 points 10 months ago

Anyone taking advantage of this? What Chrome exclusives are actually worth checking out?

[-] donnachaidh@lemmy.dcmrobertson.com 63 points 10 months ago

Instead of importing the Chrome extension directly, Firefox is installing the Firefox version of the extension from Mozilla's own extension store.

Seems like it's just for making the switch from Chrome smoother, rather than being useful for long-time Firefox users.

[-] iturnedintoanewt@lemm.ee 15 points 10 months ago

So... If the extension is exclusive to chrome, nothing gets installed in Firefox, right?

[-] donnachaidh@lemmy.dcmrobertson.com 18 points 10 months ago

Seems like it. The article also mentioned that there are only 73 pairs available, so it sounds like Mozilla has to explicitly define what Chrome extensions corresponds to what Firefox extension.

[-] stormio@lemmy.ca 13 points 10 months ago

I was moderately intrigued by this story until I got to that part. The headline is correct but kind of misleading. I'm sure many people will read it and think Firefox can now run Chrome extensions directly.

[-] maus@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago

Booooo

[-] Bo7a@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 months ago

Deluminate.

[-] SwellowTheSun@lemmy.sdfeu.org 2 points 10 months ago

As an aspiring singer, Transposer is a godsend to me.

[-] rikudou@lemmings.world 1 points 10 months ago

For me it would be the Revolut extension.

[-] DestroyMegacorps@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago

as a roblox player ropro is a extension that used to be avaible in firefox great extension it brings features like hours played on a game server hopping server selection and more trading stuff if your trading on roblox

[-] OneRedFox@beehaw.org 9 points 10 months ago

Firefox has always had the better extension game, even after the switch to WebExtensions.

[-] nieceandtows@programming.dev 5 points 10 months ago

Only 73 are supported right now. This sounds like a big feature if it ends up supporting all the chrome extensions.

[-] p1mrx@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago

How do I add my Chrome/Firefox extension to the list?

this post was submitted on 25 Aug 2023
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