How to Make Firefox Look Like Chrome

When Google released its new web browser, Chrome, in 2008, it was met with mixed reviews from fans of Mozilla's Firefox browser. Chrome's clean looks and speed were well-liked by many, but its lack of add-ons was a deal-breaker for Firefox users. Firefox's add-ons allow users to customize Firefox to meet their likes and needs. Ironically, it is the use of those add-ons that allows Firefox users to have the look of Chrome while maintaining their Firefox add-ons.

Instructions

1. Open Firefox. Go to the Mozilla Add-ons home page (see Resources) and log in to your user account--or create one if you don't already have one.

2. Type "Chromifox" in the search bar. Choose "Chromifox Basic" and click "Add to Firefox." In the pop-up box that comes up, click "Install Now." After it has been installed, click "Restart Firefox" to complete the change.

3. Go back to the Mozilla Add-ons page. Search for "Total NoChrome."

4. Install Total NoChrome by following the same steps you used to install Chromifox.

5. Restart Firefox. You should now see a Firefox interface that looks like Chrome.

Tips & Warnings

• Total NoChrome is considered an experimental add-on, which is why you must have a user account to download it. Total NoChrome can be deactivated or uninstalled in the Firefox Add-ons Extensions tab. Chromifox can be disabled in the Themes tab.

• These steps only create the appearance of Chrome. They will not change any of Firefox's basic functions or make it run like Chrome.

Resources

• Firefox Add-ons home page
• Direct link to Chromifox Basic
• Direct link to Total NoChrome