Firefox is one of the best web browsers out there. Many users prefer it over alternatives like Google Chrome and Edge because it uses its own engine and emphasizes user privacy. Mozilla has also added new features to Firefox on Android, including the recently announced system-wide password manager, which makes it a good choice for smartphone users as well.
However, if you use Firefox on the desktop, you will get suggestions in the address bar that some people may end up seeing as “ads”. This is because at the bottom of this list there is a section called Firefox suggests. In this section, you’ll find Firefox suggestions for websites to visit. Mozilla Says who – which Firefox suggests It can be a “Reliable Guide to Web Optimization” with relevant suggestions. If you don’t like it, you can turn it off. That’s why we put together this guide.
How to turn off Firefox suggestion
As you can see in the attached image above, the browser displays links to certain sites at the bottom of the suggestions. While this does not seem intrusive, since it only takes up a small portion of the screen, it may be annoying for some users. Fortunately, the feature is disabled by default, and Firefox asks if you want it Allow suggestions After installing the Firefox 92 update.
If you enable the feature by mistake, the browser gives you an option to disable Firefox suggests And get rid of ads. Just a few clicks inside the browser Settings page, and you’ll be fine. Here’s how to disable Firefox Suggest in the Firefox address bar:
- Click the menu icon in the upper-right corner of the browser and head to Settings. Alternatively, you can click fire fox in the menu bar and then select Preferences.
- Now, select a file Privacy and security Selection.
- In the next window, scroll down and look down Address bar – Firefox suggestion.
- Turn off the switch for From suggestions from the web and Suggestions from sponsors. You may also want to uncheck the boxes for search engines And the abbreviations very.
- Restart your browser and enjoy the ad-free address bar!
While these types of “ads” can be intrusive and affect the user experience, Mozilla says it added this feature to fund the development and improvement of Firefox. If you find contextual suggestions useful or don’t mind seeing suggested websites below the address bar, you can keep the feature turned on.
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