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How to Add a Theme in Mozilla Firefox

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By Richard Burke
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Mozilla Firefox default theme
Mozilla Firefox default theme
Richard Burke

Mozilla Firefox is a popular free web browser used by many instead of Internet Explorer. It has many unique features and allows you to customize the look and feel of your browser. It is easy to install multiple themes and change them whenever your mood suits you.

From Quick Guide: Mozilla Firefox 101
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later running on a Mac or PC
  • Internet access
  1. Step 1
    Themes View
     
    Themes View

    Turn on your computer and start the internet and Mozilla Firefox. Navigate to TOOLS/ADD-ONS menu. This will display the add-ons screen. You will see the EXTENSIONS view. Click on the THEMES tab to see available themes. You will only see the default theme installed. Click on the GET THEMES link at the bottom of the menu.

  2. Step 2
    Themes Page
     
    Themes Page

    A new tab will open displaying the themes page. Scroll through the list to find the extension you want to add

  3. Step 3
    Select the theme you want.
     
    Select the theme you want.

    Once you have selected a theme, click on the title text to download the theme you chose.

  4. Step 4
    Install Page
     
    Install Page

    Clicking on the title will take you to that theme's download page. You can read about the theme and then download it by clicking on the INSTALL NOW button.

  5. Step 5
     

    After clicking the INSTALL NOW button, a new small window will open providing some warnings and giving you one last chance to exit or install. Click INSTALL

  6. Step 6
    New Theme is Added
     
    New Theme is Added

    After installation, a new window will open announcing success and allowing you to click to restart Firefox. After restarting, Firefox will take you back to the themes menu where you will see your new theme displayed on the list.

  7. Step 7
    New Theme Installed
     
    New Theme Installed

    Select the new theme and click enable. Restart Firefox and your browser will be customized with your new theme selection.

Tips & Warnings
  • Install a number of themes at once, they take up little space and chances are you will tire of them quickly.
  • Many themes seem cool at first, but a lot of the stronger colors promote eyestrain. select themes you can live with.
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MidniteWriter said

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on 12/27/2007 Very good photos for each step, this helps a lot. Thank you for the information. My personal favorite is the "kitty" theme.

Hinda said

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on 12/10/2007 thanks for clarifying this for me

Hinda said

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on 12/10/2007 thanks for clarifying this for me

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