Windows 10: Mozilla is aware of a bug that disables all Firefox add-ons (extensions)

WinLatest · May 4, 2019

Users are reporting that a bug has disabled all Firefox add-ons (also known as extensions) and Mozilla has acknowledged the problem with its systems. The bug causes the Firefox browser to display an error message “One or more installed add-ons cannot be verified and have been disabled” above the extensions.

All popular extensions such as Dark Mode, LastPass, Ghostery, and others are affected due to the Firefox glitch. A Bugzilla post suggests that the problem is associated with the incorrect extension certificate signing. It means that Firefox extensions that are due signing have been marked as unsupported. In other words, extensions have been due to the expiration of intermediate signing cert.

“Yep, this just happened to me too. What sucks is that the only addon I was using was Ublock Origin, and that is listed as a FEATURED EXTENSION. I really don’t want to go back to Chrome (or Edge, God forbid),” a user wrote in a Reddit post.

Another user revealed that Firefox also won’t let users re-download anything. If you try to re-download the affected extensions, you may receive a generic message that says the download has failed and check your internet connection.

Fortunately, a Reddit user has discovered a workaround to deal with the Firefox’s extensions glitch.

Fix extension could not be verified for use in Firefox and has been disabled error

In the regular build of Firefox, go to about:debugging.

Check the box to let Firefox start debugging the add-ons.

Click ‘Load Temporary Add-On’

Browse to your Firefox profile in appdata:

C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\<example text>.default\extensions

In the extensions folder, you will find .xpi files.

These files are actually the extensions that you had

Load the extensions manually, but the extension may stop working if you close or restart Firefox.

The above workaround is working for many users and it could temporarily address the problem.

Mozilla is aware of the reports

In a Twitter thread, Mozilla acknowledged the Firefox extensions outage and the company said that an issue with a certificate may have disabled your add-ons. The engineers at Firefox is actively investigating the problem and preparing a fix to address the issue.

“It’s been about two hours since we became aware of the certificate issue. No new updates at this time other than the team is still working on a fix,” the company said.

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Brink · May 4, 2019

Mozilla Firefox Recommended Extensions program coming soon

In February, we blogged about the challenge of helping extension users maintain their safety and security while preserving their ability to choose their browsing experience. The blog post outlined changes to the ecosystem to better protect users, such as making them more aware of the risks associated with extensions, reducing the visibility of extensions that haven’t been vetted, and putting more emphasis on curated extensions.

One of the ways we’re helping users discover vetted extensions will be through the Recommended Extensions program, which we’ll roll out in phases later this summer. This program will foster a curated list of extensions that meet our highest standards of security, utility, and user experience. Recommended extensions will receive enhanced visibility across Mozilla websites and products, including addons.mozilla.org (AMO).

We anticipate the eventual formation of this list to number in the hundreds, but we’ll start smaller and build the program carefully. We’re currently in the process of identifying candidates and will begin reaching out to selected developers later this month. You can expect to see changes on AMO by the end of June.

How will Recommended extensions be promoted?

On AMO, Recommended extensions will be visually identifiable by distinct badging. Furthermore, AMO search results and filtering will be weighted higher toward Recommended extensions
Recommended extensions will also supply the personalized recommendations on the “Get Add-ons” page in the Firefox Add-ons Manager (about:addons), as well as any extensions we may include in Firefox’s Contextual Feature Recommender.

How are extensions selected to be part of the program?

Editorial staff will select the initial batch of extensions for the Recommended list. In time, we’ll provide ways for people to nominate extensions for inclusion.

When evaluating extensions, curators are primarily concerned with the following:

Is the extension really good at what it does? All Recommended extensions should not only do what they promise, but be very good at it. For instance, there are many ad blockers out there, but not all ad blockers are equally effective.

Does the extension offer an exceptional user experience? Recommended extensions should be delightful to use. Curators look for content that’s intuitive to manage and well-designed. Common areas of concern include the post-install experience (i.e. once the user installs the extension, is it clear how to use it?), settings management, user interface copy, etc.

Is the extension relevant to a general audience? The tightly curated nature of Recommended extensions means we will be selective, and will only recommend extensions that are appealing to a general Firefox audience.

Is the extension safe? We’re committed to helping protect users against third-party software that may—intentionally or otherwise—compromise user security. Before an extension receives Recommended status, it undergoes a security review by staff reviewers. (Once on the list, each new version of a Recommended extension must also pass a full review.)

Participation in the program will require commitment from developers in the form of active development and a willingness to make improvements.

How will the list be maintained?

It’s our intent to develop a Recommended list that can remain relevant over time, which is to say we don’t anticipate frequent turnover in the program. The objective is to promote Recommended extensions that users can trust to be useful and safe for the lifespan of the software they install.

We recognize the need to keep the list current, and will make room for new, emerging extensions. Firefox users want the latest, greatest extensions. Talented developers all over the world continue to find creative ways to leverage the powerful capabilities of extensions and deliver fantastic new features and experiences. Once the program launches later this summer, we’ll provide ways for people to suggest extensions for inclusion in the program.

Will the community be involved?

We believe it’s important to maintain community involvement in the curatorial process. The Community Advisory Board—which for years has contributed to helping identify featured content—will continue to be involved in the Recommended extensions program.

We’ll have more details to share in the coming months as the Recommended extensions program develops. Please feel free to post questions or comments on the add-ons Discourse page.
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Source: Recommended Extensions program - coming soon | Mozilla Add-ons Blog

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