Favorite Firefox Extensions

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So, reading Sleeping Dragon's post about Firefox, it is evident there are quite a few who use it. I use it regularly and like it, but just haven't explored the extensions much. What are folks favorite extensions? The ones that really make it a must have app. For me, Spellbound is the only one I am using really so far.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I use 'spoofstick' with Firefox. Nice little extension ...tells you whether the site you are currently on is the true domain, or spoofed.

..Still going through the Firefox extensions library myself ...there's a bunch of goodies over there

http://texturizer.net/firefox/extensions/ In case anyone wants to check them out ...there's the link
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The one I use is QuickTabPrefToggle 0.0.4. It allows you to open links in a new tab instead of opening another browser.

https://addons.update.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?application=firefox&id=353&vid=1132
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Smiley Xtra, SpoofStick, CuteMenus, ForecastFox (used to be WeatherFox), AutoFill, and eWebMail Color and Graphics are the ones I find most useful right now.

The silliest one I have is The US Department of Homeland Insecurity Idiocy Level...completely useless, but a fun one to have nonetheless.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Awesome, thanks so much guys. Keep 'em coming.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Forget what it's called exactly, but there is an extension that allows you to open a link in IE. Great for sites where you HAVE to use IE.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Mouse Gestures 1.0

The main site has a mouse gesture exchange area where you can find darn near every gesture to do anything you'd want. I love the extension, and it works great! You can also add whatever controls you like, and map custom gestures.

Heres the Link

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Forget what it's called exactly, but there is an extension that allows you to open a link in IE


I've been looking for a previous thread where this was mentioned before - no luck so far. If anyone knows it's name please post it here

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Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think the extension you're talking about is called ieview. I use it and love it I also use the Web Developer extension to resize the browser window and a whole heap more.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Tweak Network Settings Link If you have a fast conn give it a try
And ChatZilla Link nice little mIRC extension.

Just the 2 I use most....
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
http://ieview.mozdev.org/ link to ieview extension. Just posted it in Sleeping Dragon's thread as well.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Tabbrowser Preferences, Image Zoom, Mozilla Calendar, Bookmark Backup, SpellBound, Sage (an rss aggregator), ChromEdit (user setting editor), Autohide, Firesomething (hilarious little extension which randomizes the name on the titlebar. Mine right now, is Mozilla Hyperarachnid ), Download Manager Tweak, Minesweeper, Chatzilla, Permit Cookies (keyboard shortcut to allow cookies on the fly), Foxy Tunes (puts music player controls on the status bar of FF), FireFTP, and Smiley Xtra.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hey, "Smilies Extra" and Spellbound are great!!!
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hm, I'm gonna have to go check out Firesomething, sound like fun!

Oh, and AdBlock, how could I possibly forget about AdBlock? It's a must have!

Phooey, I can't find Firesomething...perhaps it's no longer available for download?
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Firesomething extension: http://www.cosmicat.com/extensions/firesomething/
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Here's a link to the originating site Jinn Fizz:-

http://www.cosmicat.com/extensions/firesomething/

It may depend on what version of Firefox your running though as to whether it will install.




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Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Interesting...tried to download it and got a message that it can't be installed because it's incompatible with this version of Firefox.

Thanks anyways, though, paxx...perhaps the creator will update it sometime.

ah, went through the discussion forums link and found a solution...yippee!!!
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Jinn Fizz... go here for the repacked version of Firesomething (use the second link the one labeled 1.6.0_rep.xpi):

http://www.extensionsmirror.nl/index.php?showtopic=190
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hey everyone,
I'm using Tabbrowser Preferences, Focus Last Selected Tab (FLST), googlebar, Foxy Tunes, All-in-One Gestures, Gmail Notifier, Firesomething, Statusbar Clock, Allow Right-Click, Smiley Xtra, and Image Zoom......all are very cool and work well together. I love Firefox
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Jinn Fizz... go here for the repacked version of Firesomething (use the second link the one labeled 1.6.0_rep.xpi):


Got it, thanks

Yes, quite silly, but we definitely need a little silliness in our lives, doncha think?
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
my firefox is currently called 'Mamas Spacedonkey' hoo ahh.
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
All-in-One Gestures
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/marc.boullet/ext/extensions-en.html

that's my fav(the one I use constantly, on every web page) extension for Firefox.

So much faster to navigate through webpages instead of having to move the cursor
to press buttons.

Totally rox! =D
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
heres my list: foxytunes, ieview, translate, download sort, superdragandgo, statusbar clock, tabbrowser preferences, compact menu, download statusbar, firesomething, allow right-click, and adblock. my buddy has one that gives you completely random web pages to check out which is cool if you get bored, unfortunatly if forget what its called can anyone help me out there...
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am using : Tabbrowser extensions , All-In-One-Gestures, Adblock , Flashblock , GoUp , ieview , Super DragAndGo , OperaView , Resize SearchBox , Chatzilla , Paste and Go , Toolbar Enhancements , Compact Menu , Nuke Anything , External Application Buttons , downTHEMall! , Firesomething.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have alot installed but the one that I wish they would update is the one where you can recall the last tab you closed. I had it on the older version but it's no longer available for the newer.

I forget if this one is a extension or a setting. But the ability to remember all the tabs that were open when you close your browser. I like that since I have 17+ pages open at one time and when I close it, I can open them all back up again at one time.

Still looking for a spell checker extension that works with the newer version and the one that I use alot is the Dictionary extension.
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Still looking for a spell checker extension that works with the newer version


http://spellbound.sourceforge.net/download