This includes features that impact user privacy or security, make unexpected changes to web content, change default settings like the new tab page, homepage, or search engine, or are not related to the add-on’s core function(s).Īny “unexpected” feature(s) must adhere to all of the following requirements:

“Unexpected” features are those that are unrelated to the add-on’s primary function, and are not intuitive from the add-on name or description.

Please consult our best practices guide for creating an appealing listing. The add-on should have an easy-to-read description about everything it does, and any information it collects. Users should be able to easily discern what the functionality of your add-on is and should not be presented with unexpected user experiences after installing it. Therefore, follow these policies when making add-on design and development decisions. Add-ons that do not comply with these policies may be rejected or disabled by Mozilla. When an add-on is given human review or otherwise assessed by Mozilla, these policies act as guiding principles for those reviews. These policies are not intended to serve as legal advice, nor as a comprehensive list of terms to include in your add-on’s privacy policy.Īll add-ons are subject to these policies, regardless of how they are distributed. For these reasons, Mozilla requires all add-ons to comply with the following policies on acceptable practices. A healthy ecosystem, built on trust, is vital for developers to be successful and users to feel safe making Firefox their own. Add-on PoliciesĪdd-ons extend the core capabilities of Firefox, enabling users to modify and personalize their web experience. You may wish to view our current policies as well. This is a preview of the policies effective December 1st, 2021.

Removing your extension from distribution.

Will I ever be able to sell through AMO?.

Use plain language in any privacy policy or license agreement.

Select the right platforms and versions.

The add-on description can be longer, but not too long.

Focus on key features in your screenshots.

Make sure your summary is just long enough.

What does review rejection mean to users?.

Communicating third-party library links to reviewers.

How to determine the third-party library link.

When must links for third-party libraries be provided?.

Blocking Other Types of Third Party Software.

Distribution, certificates, & review process

Data Disclosure, Collection and Management.

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