Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?

[digmen1]

Hi Guys

I am a keen FF user.

Which are the extensions you use that you think would appeal to most users ?

Eg I use a Chinese character one which of course would not qualify as above.

So please give us your suggestions for your top 2 or 3

Regards

Digby
NZ

[spankmeister]

Well, I think it really depends on what your needs and expectations are of a web browser.

Go to the firefox site and browse through their extensions, reading the descriptions. If it sounds like you need it, install it.

One really good extension I would recommend to everyone is adblock, the purpose of which is self-explanatory.

A word to the wise though, don't install everything you come across, because each extension adds a little to the firefox footprint (which is already pretty big) and if you install a crapload of extensions firefox will quickly turn into a RAM munching behemoth.

[tesco]

adblock for sure with the filterset.g (search on google) filter list.
for gmail users the gmail notifier is great too.
Cutemenus is also neat as it adds icons next to menu items, but doesn't really add anything useful :P

If you're using a firefox version lower than 2 and like to use tabs then tabmix plus is good to have for configuring how tabs work.

[peat moss]

Don't think you need a spellchecker anymore as 2.0.0.1 has it built in . Adblock is a must tho as Ross suggested . Sorry as spankmiester suggested . Word to the wise tho if you have FF setup how you like it don't upgrade willy nilly as some of your fav. extensions may not work .

[zaphodiv]

Flashblock
tabsaver

[mr. nails]

1. adblock plus
2. no script
3. ie tab
4. forcast fox

[peat moss]

1. addblock plus
2. no script
3. ie tab
4. forcast fox


Ya the IE tab is a brilliant piece of work forgot to install on my new setup . :)

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/recommended/

[backlash]

IE View for pages that don't work right in IE

I have the Video Downloader extension, too.

[C[a]N]

noscript + adblock + FEBE

[phatback]

on that matter what version of firefox is the best to use with those extensions :X i always have trouble with compability :X

[Busyman™]

Toolbar Thinger - all my search boxes are right in front of me.

I also modified my profile folder to have multiple rows of links.

[Barbarossa]

DownThemAll
IEView
Imageshack Toolbar

[Mindfukced]

1. adblock plus
2. no script
3. Download them all

[Alien5]

restart firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1249

useful when adding extentions.

[Vik1ng]

Adblock as suggested by everyone else. I usually also install FlashGot, IE tab, and PDF download

[100%]

restart firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1249

useful when adding extentions.

Firefox has this embedded now.

i agree with most of the above + scrapbook

[Skiz]

restart firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1249

useful when adding extentions.

Firefox has this embedded now.

i agree with most of the above + scrapbook

Didn't you start a thread a while back like this? "What are your favorite FF plugins" or something?

[SHUVT]

Get em Skizo LOL

[prima1]

torrentwise C4C
pretty handy to catch trackers with open registration

[Skiz]

Get em Skizo LOL

You always think I'm being an asshole. :lol:

I was just wondering where that thread was. It was some time ago. :unsure:

[100%]

can't remember, but i know there was one

[SHUVT]

Just messing with you as usual!

[Skiz]

Took a bit of searching, but here it is. I could have swore that you posted this, Zed.

http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/lounge/t-why-firefox-pwns-106039

[100%]

in the lounge :lol:

here's my present ones
http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/116/extmw2.jpg

[Skiz]

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/4134/untitled1hu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[lightshow]

I just found GSpace. It connects to Gmail and lets you share files between the two. It's pretty handy.

I just installed it today for my portable firefox, and now I can store more stuff than I could on my lousy 256 MB flash drive.

[viperain]

fasterfox
flashgot
ietab
tab mix plus
downloadhelper
all for firefox 2.1

[Eazil]

Fasterfox
Gmail manager
tab mix plus
Adblock plus

[Shadowfire]

The list of extensions I use:

Duplicate Tab - self-explanatory
Flashblock - blocks flash from loading (but not downloading), until you click on the icon to activate it (so that it doesn't completely defunctionalize flash)
Gmail Manager - checks multiple gmail accounts and tells how much new mail you have
Greasemonkey - insert userscripts into webpages
Menu Editor - edit firefox menus
Mouse Gestures - use mouse gestures to execute common tasks
Nuke Anything Enhanced - remove things from webpages temporarily (the things show up if you refresh the browse)
Remove it Permanently - remove things from webpages permanently (the things never show up again unless you change the options)
Stylish - insert custom CSS to webpages.

Btw, for you IEtab users, I'm pretty sure that it causes memory leaks in Firefox: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Problematic_extensions

[h0ttztuff]

Best Firefox Extensions (http://www.econsultant.com/i-want-firefox-extension/index.html)

[josephs911]

Adblock + Customize Google

[lee551]

nice thread. a few of the ones ya'll mentioned are handy. :)

[fourier]

definitely Adblock (Plus)

[Timer]

I use almost every extension mentioned so far, and I would like to add SmoothWheel (https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/357/) to the list.
It's the kind of extension you don't notice until you can't use it(when you use ie for example). Very useful when reading online.

[redMonster]

Adblock, FlashGot and IE Tab

[jonnythereaper]

If you have a website that uses FTP, I recommend FireFTP, its useful.
Usage counter is good too. It tells you how much time you've spent on Firefox.

^-^

[Skiz]

I'm surprised no one is using FoxyTunes (https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/219/). :O

It's a fav. :wub:

[Ligeia]

StumbleUpon
FireFTP
GreaseMonkey
IETab
DownThemAll
ForecastFox
FireBug (an absolute must for a web developer!)
FoxyTunes
AdBlockPlus

I also have several widges that allow me to search a few of my favourite sites from the toolbar, ie. google, OiNK, ebay, deli.cio.us, etc.

[WannaPlay]

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9011975&pageNumber=1

A useful link, top 20 according to cw... most have already been mentioned though.

[ArchStanton]

Clear private data
Adblock
Distrust
Fasterfox
KeyScrabbler
noreferrer
no script
ref control

[eric]

I'm only using adblock atm. It's great IMO. :)

[Adster]

Firefox is on fire!!

[byneco]

soryy ı dont understand

[Idanp]

I'm only using adblock atm. It's great IMO. :)
:)

[walczanin]

soryy ı dont understand


lol
hehe:lol:

[pappatobbe]

well...just this week i found...gmail space...allpeers...and opensearchfox is quite handy...

[Ivanov]

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9364/clipboard01gl4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[walczanin]

does this fasterfox really works?
is firefox any faster thx to it??

[macking]

@walczanin Yeah I noticed a little change but the downside is it doesnt work with some websites or they come up funny

[Shadowfire]

If you want an alternative to fasterfox (sparing you an extra extention which may slow down your start-time), you can manually do all your configurations with this guide:

http://www.tweakfactor.com/articles/tweaks/firefoxtweak/4.html

You can find a lot of stuff for both program and network performance enhancements in about:config, which is basically what fasterfox does (except for fasterfox's caching feature, I think). If you want the explanations of each of the about:config options, go here:

http://kb.mozillazine.org/About:config_entries
[/URL] [URL]http://kb.mozillazine.org/Category:Preferences (http://kb.mozillazine.org/about%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:config_entries)
(http://kb.mozillazine.org/about%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:config_entries)

[yodair3]

Where did you find torrent wise?

My Current Extensions:
-Greasemonkey
-Stylish
-Download Statusbar
-IE Tab
-Tab Mix Plus
-Fox Lingo
-ChatZilla
-Fasterfox

[Ecca]

linkification

[Fortech]

adblocks all i have

[boban]

Tab Mix Plus, Session Manager, IE Tab and Flashgot.

[ChelseaManiac]

smoothscroll is really nice, once you start smooth scrolling it is hard to go back..lol

[Snee]

I've got these, off and on:

General surfing:
Adblock - for ads, obviously.
CustomizeGoogle - to get rid of some googlecrap adblock didn't catch.
Duplicate tab - to duplicate tabs complete with history.
IE tab - switch to ie-engine in tabs when you need it.
SuperDragAndGo - drag links to open them in new tabs (feature in maxthon I liked).
SwitchProxy Tool - for proxy management (will be looking for something better when I need it tho', it's not that brilliant).
VideoDownloader - for ripping stuff off youtube, google and other stuff.



For when I'm coding:
DOM Inspector
Firebug
HTML Validator
Web Developer
XML Developer Toolbar


But as someone said, don't use more than you need, it'll only slow you down.

[NichtTschad]

Adblock and Greasemonkey.
Not a FF extension, but this (http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/997) is very useful.

[Old-Horse]

Download Statusbar
FF the best browser

[sert]

Adblock Plus 0.7.2.4
Ads were yesterday!

AI Roboform Toolbar for Firefox 6.8.9
Allows the use of Roboform in Firefox.

Drag de Go 0.2.5
This extention allows you to execute several commands using Drag and Drop Gesture.

Googlebar Lite 4.6
A light-weight Google search toolbar for Firefox.

Hit-a-Hint 0.9.1 - mouseless browsing
Click links by hitting hints!

Image Zoom 0.2.7
Adds zoom functionality for images

ImgLikeOpera 0.6.15
Allows load only the images that you want

NoScript 1.1.4.6.070317
Extra protection for your Firefox: NoScript allows JavaScript, Java (and other plugins) only for trusted domains of your c...

Tab Mix Plus 0.3.5.2
Tab browsing with an added boost.

Torbutton 1.0.4

[apothem]

Mouse gestures is my absolute favorite.

Otherwise, I use Downthemall!, Developers toolbar, Del.icio.us Tagger :D, TabMix Plus, and Google Customize.

[mbucari1]

download status bar
flashgot
video downloader
chatzilla

[allen(s)]

imageshack right-click.
adblock plus
undoclosetab
fasterfox
linkification
no-script
sessionsaver. :happy:

[Alone2Gether]

Greasemonkey!

[albcoe]

adblock plus
fasterfox
no-script
Trackmenot
Google toolbar for firefox
ie tab

works fine for me

[ven0m]

FasterFox and Grease Monkey are the MUST HAVES!

[will.atkins]

colourtabs and a good theme improve appearance
fasterfox (although a bit anti-social server side) can dramatically speed up performance
ie tab (displays incompatible pages in ie windows within ff)
foxpose
downthemall
video downloader

[the-big-gamer]

noscript