Although Chrome is the principal internet tool on Chromebooks, there are valid reasons to install Firefox.
You could love Chrome OS but not the Chrome web net online gate.
Firefox offers better tracking prevention and an advanced screenshot tool over Chrome.
Even if you cant stop using Chrome, Firefox is great as a backup internet tool.
In this guide, well show different ways to install Firefox on yourChromebook.
We also list the types of Firefox browsers available for Chromebooks, what they do, and their differences.
The Android versions of Firefox work perfectly on Chrome OS; heres how to install them on your gadget.
Launch Play Store from the Chromebook desktop or apps viewer.
Typefirefoxin the search bar and pressEnter.
Click theInstallbutton to download the surfing app to your Chromebook.
You should consider installing Firefox Lite if your Chromebook is low on memory or storage space.
Picture Nightly as the first testing ground for new Firefox features; the Alpha build.
Firefox Beta also contains several bugs, but its a lot more stable than Firefox Nightly.
Nonetheless, you shouldnt use an unstable or experimental variant of Firefox as your primary internet tool.
These Firefox browsers for Android are free and work on Chromebooks running Chrome OS 80 or newer.
If you dont find Firefox on the Play Store, refresh your Chromebook and check again.
Before anything, fire up the Linux development environment on your gear.
Open theSettingsapp and go toDevelopers>Linux development environment (Beta)and click theTurn onbutton.
Note:The Linux development environment is available on Chromebooks running Chrome OS 69 or newer.
Chrome OS will generate a username for the Linux environment and also recommend a storage quota.
you might change the name but we advise that you proceed with the recommended disk size.
Your Chromebook will download the necessary files, tools, and apps needed to set up the Linux environment.
and Chromebooks hardware configuration.
Proceed to the next step to download Firefoxs Linux setup file.
Open your Chromebooks apps viewer and launchTerminal.
Youll find it tucked in theLinux appsfolder.
Paste the command below in the Terminal console and pressEnter.
sudo apt install firefox-esr
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Typeyand press Enter to continue.
Wait till the progress bar hits 100% and Terminal displays a success message.
- bring up the Linux apps folder in the apps viewer and selectFirefox ESR.
The app might take some seconds to load when you launch it for the first time after installation.
Tab management on Firefox for Linux is also way better.
you’re free to move, mute, duplicate, and even pin a tab.
Firefox for Android, on the other hand, is primarily a mobile web app.
You may enjoy using this version only if you use your Chromebook in tablet mode.
Uninstall Firefox from Chromebook
Tired of Firefox?
Want to delete the net web surfer from your Chromebook to free up space?
Right-click or long-press the apps icon and selectUninstall.
You should also ensure your Chromebook is running the latest Chrome OS.
