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What is a Plugin?
- Plugins power videos, animation and games.
- They're built outside of Firefox by companies like Adobe Systems and Apple.
- Plugins don't always update automatically.
Why should I update my Plugins?
- Old Plugins can interrupt browsing and waste your time.
- Old Plugins increase your risk for attack by malware, viruses, and other security threats.
- Updated Plugins have improvements that make the web better and safer for you.
How can Firefox help me?
In the future, Firefox will update plugins for you. Until then, you should regularly check this page and update your Plugins to stay safe.
Which Plugins do I have?
We automatically detected your Plugins above, but you can easily view all your installed Plugins:
- Open the Tools menu.
- Choose Add-ons.
- Click the Plugins tab.
How do I disable a Plugin?
- Open the Tools menu.
- Choose Add-ons.
- Click the Plugins tab.
- Click on a plugin in the list.
- Click the Disable button.
Caution: disabling a Plugin means that you will no longer be able to do certain things. For example, if you disable Flash, you will not be able to watch videos on YouTube.
Have more questions?
Our support site can help you learn about Plugins or troubleshoot Plugin problems.
