How to install Firefox plugins

Install plugins for Firefox

Plugins help your browser perform specific functions like viewing special graphic formats or playing multimedia files. With the relevant plugins, you can do what you want in Firefox so easily.

What plugins can be installed in Firefox

You can find so many plugins from the Internet, but not all of them can be used in Firefox. So you should learn the plugins from the general introduction in the website. Here is a list of most popular plugins for Firefox:

1. Adobe Reader
For viewing and printing Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).

2. Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player is the universal rich client for delivering effective Adobe Flash experiences across desktops and devices.

3. Java
The Java Runtime Environment enables your computer to run applications and applets that use Java technology.

4. QuickTime
QuickTime Player is an easy-to-use application for playing, interacting with or viewing video, audio, VR or graphics files.

5. RealPlayer
RealPlayer enables your computer to play streaming RealVideo and RealAudio.

6. Shockwave
Shockwave Player displays Web content that has been created by Adobe Director.

7. Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player lets you play streaming audio, video, animations, and multimedia presentations on the web.

Install Firefox plugins

To install a plug-in you want click the link and follow the vendor's instructions.

1. Open up your Firefox browser before beginning. You can do so by clicking on the icon on your desktop or choosing Mozilla Firefox from the Start menu.

2. Imput plugins for Firefox you want into the search box and click the plugins to download in the page.

3. Install Firefox plugins. After the plugin is downloaded, in some cases, you just have to restart Firefox to use that plugin. You will find the 'Restart Firefox' button in Firefox plugin tab of addons window. Click on that or manually restart Firefox.