Building Firefox Extensions with JavaScript: Your Complete Guide from Zero to Published

Building Firefox Extensions with JavaScript: Your Complete Guide from Zero to Published

Remember when debugging meant alert() statements? Ah, the good old days—and by “good,” I mean absolutely terrible. Fast forward to today, and Firefox extension development has evolved into something actually enjoyable. You can build powerful browser extensions that extend Firefox’s capabilities without losing your sanity in the process. In this guide, we’re going to build a Firefox extension from the ground up. Whether you want to create a productivity tool, customize web pages, or build something wild and experimental, understanding how to develop Firefox extensions is a superpower worth having....

November 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2250 words · Maxim Zhirnov