# Announcements

**URL:** https://discourse.mozilla.org/c/add-ons/announcements/107.md

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## [About the Announcements category](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/about-the-announcements-category/2160)

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**Author:** [@yousef](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/yousef)\
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Important announcements for the add-ons community. You can email addons+announcements@mozilla-community.org to post to this category.

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## [Help me change my addon from private to public](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/help-me-change-my-addon-from-private-to-public/149165)

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**Author:** [@Vuot\_Qua\_Gioi\_Han](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Vuot_Qua_Gioi_Han)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/help-me-change-my-addon-from-private-to-public/149165 "2026-08-14T09:18:34Z")

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Help me change my addon from private to public, i get my problem with update my addon to public with errors duplicate id, review and help me. Thanks.

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## [Help our source code review process: add a build-for-amo script](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/help-our-source-code-review-process-add-a-build-for-amo-script/148822)

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**Author:** [@mozchris](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/mozchris)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/help-our-source-code-review-process-add-a-build-for-amo-script/148822 "2026-07-23T11:58:08Z")

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Hi, wonderful developers, As part of our work to make source code review faster and more reliable, AMO now automatically attempts to build extensions from submitted source code and compares the result against the packag…

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## [Important update: Addressing the long manual review times](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/important-update-addressing-the-long-manual-review-times/148498)

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**Author:** [@mozchris](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/mozchris)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/important-update-addressing-the-long-manual-review-times/148498 "2026-07-02T16:41:38Z")

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Hi, wonderful developers, I would like to address an issue that some of you have faced lately: long manual review times. A lot of people are reporting long manual review times, and that’s true, but not because we are re…

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## [\[resolved\] "Oops! We had an error" at addons.mozilla.org](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/resolved-oops-we-had-an-error-at-addons-mozilla-org/148616)

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**Author:** [@mozchris](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/mozchris)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/resolved-oops-we-had-an-error-at-addons-mozilla-org/148616 "2026-06-11T14:17:18Z")

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Hi, wonderful contributors, Earlier today, we received a few reports here and on GitHub that addons.mozilla.org is not working properly. Users have reported that they are getting the following error message when trying…

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## [\[Blog post\] Add-on Policy and Process Updates](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-add-on-policy-and-process-updates/38925)

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**Author:** [@caitlin](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/caitlin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-add-on-policy-and-process-updates/38925 "2025-12-14T17:55:31Z")

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(Cross-posted from the Add-ons Blog) As part of our ongoing work to make add-ons safer for Firefox users, we are updating our Add-on Policy to help us respond faster to reports of malicious extensions. The following is …

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## [Add-ons Policies Changes - June 2025](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/add-ons-policies-changes-june-2025/144331)

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**Author:** [@dotproto](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/dotproto)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/add-ons-policies-changes-june-2025/144331 "2025-07-21T15:54:42Z")

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Today we published a blog post detailing the changes coming to our Add-ons Policies. The new policies will take effect on 4 August, 2025. Changes include: “Closed group” prohibition lifted Data consent and control term…

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## [Tab group support in Firefox 138](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/tab-group-support-in-firefox-138/142933)

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**Author:** [@dotproto](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/dotproto)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/tab-group-support-in-firefox-138/142933 "2025-06-09T20:22:27Z")

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Hey, add-on devs :grin: We recently shared a blog post about WebExtensions support for the recently announced Tab Groups feature in Firefox. In short, initial support for this new capability landed in 138 and we expect …

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## [\[Blog post\] Two-factor authentication required for extension developers](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-two-factor-authentication-required-for-extension-developers/76835)

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**Author:** [@caitlin](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/caitlin)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-two-factor-authentication-required-for-extension-developers/76835 "2025-01-18T20:24:34Z")

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Effective March 15, 2021, Firefox extension developers will need to have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on their Firefox Accounts to log into addons.mozilla.org (AMO). If you are an extension developer and do n…

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## [Community live stream event (Nov 20)](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/community-live-stream-event-nov-20/137240)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/community-live-stream-event-nov-20/137240 "2024-12-05T12:14:12Z")

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Hello Folks. Passing along the details of our upcoming live stream. Hope you can join us!! Thanks – Ed Title: Automated WebExtensions Testing Date: Wednesday, November 20 at noon EST Duration: 60 minutes Abstract …

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## [\[FEEDBACK REQUEST\] MV3 Developer Survey](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/feedback-request-mv3-developer-survey/136143)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/feedback-request-mv3-developer-survey/136143 "2024-10-01T15:25:58Z")

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Hey there extension developers! We’re looking for developers that have experience building or migrating a Firefox extension using MV3 to share some feedback with us – If that’s you, we’d love to hear from you! https://s…

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## [Manifest V3 & Manifest V2 (March 2024 update)](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/manifest-v3-manifest-v2-march-2024-update/128715)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/manifest-v3-manifest-v2-march-2024-update/128715 "2024-06-14T17:52:09Z")

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Hi All. I wanted to make sure folks saw our latest MV2/MV3 update. Thanks – Ed

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## [\[Blog post\] Manifest v3 in Firefox: Recap & Next Steps](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-manifest-v3-in-firefox-recap-next-steps/97372)

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**Author:** [@rob](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/rob)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-manifest-v3-in-firefox-recap-next-steps/97372 "2024-06-14T17:50:54Z")

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It’s been about a year since our last update regarding Manifest v3. We have started an implementation of Manifest v3 and collaborated with other browser vendors in the WebExtension Community Group (WECG) to shape the fut…

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## [\[Blog post\] Manifest V3 Updates](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-manifest-v3-updates/130372)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-manifest-v3-updates/130372 "2024-06-14T17:42:35Z")

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Hey All, posting this here in case folks haven’t seen our update from yesterday. Thank you. Ed

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## [Upcoming live stream on June 13: Pushing the boundaries of Firefox extensions](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/upcoming-live-stream-on-june-13-pushing-the-boundaries-of-firefox-extensions/130690)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
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**Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/upcoming-live-stream-on-june-13-pushing-the-boundaries-of-firefox-extensions/130690 "2024-05-28T14:55:41Z")

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Differentiate your browser extensions by taking advantage of Firefox’s full set of features. In addition to the common set of WebExtensions APIs exposed by all major web browsers, Firefox provides developers with access …

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## [Upcoming site maintenance for Extension Workshop](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/upcoming-site-maintenance-for-extension-workshop/129770)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/upcoming-site-maintenance-for-extension-workshop/129770 "2024-04-24T16:29:38Z")

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Hello All! I just wanted to pop a quick note here. The AMO team will be performing some maintenance on the Extension Workshop site on April 25, 2024 at 9am EDT / 15:00 CEST, which may result in the site being temporari…

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## [Upgraded add-on signatures](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/upgraded-add-on-signatures/129599)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
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**Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/upgraded-add-on-signatures/129599 "2024-04-17T20:57:14Z")

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Hello Add-on Creators! I wanted to highlight some points from a recent email we sent out regarding Mozilla upgrading the signing for Firefox add-ons to provide a stronger signature for a more secure add-ons ecosystem. A…

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## [Contributor Policy Update: Usage of Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT)](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/contributor-policy-update-usage-of-generative-ai-e-g-chatgpt/125195)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/contributor-policy-update-usage-of-generative-ai-e-g-chatgpt/125195 "2024-03-14T14:20:19Z")

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Hi Folks, I wanted to make everyone aware of a new policy that governs the use of AI-generated content. This has not been an issue so far in the various Add-ons spaces here, but other Mozilla platforms have run into som…

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## [Upcoming livestream on March 14](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/upcoming-livestream-on-march-14/128180)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/upcoming-livestream-on-march-14/128180 "2024-03-01T22:42:28Z")

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Hey Folks, Wanted to share the details of our next community livestream. Thank you. Ed Sullivan Title Firefox, Android, and Cross-browser Web Extensions in 2024 Abstract Browser extensions allow you to customize y…

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## [Android Extensions Have Arrived!](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/android-extensions-have-arrived/125296)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/android-extensions-have-arrived/125296 "2023-12-14T19:03:39Z")

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Hey All. Wanted to let you know that we just released nearly 500 new extensions for Firefox for Android. You may read more here, or just start exploring new mobile extensions here. Big thanks to all you developers that…

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## [Additional extensions coming to Firefox for Android on December 14](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/additional-extensions-coming-to-firefox-for-android-on-december-14/124837)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
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**Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/additional-extensions-coming-to-firefox-for-android-on-december-14/124837 "2023-11-29T17:10:13Z")

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Hi Folks, I wanted to ensure that everyone saw the latest update posted to our blog yesterday. Thank you. Ed Sullivan

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## [Firefox for Android Add-ons Development Webinar](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/firefox-for-android-add-ons-development-webinar/123880)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/firefox-for-android-add-ons-development-webinar/123880 "2023-11-15T17:07:11Z")

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Hi Folks, I wanted to let you know about an upcoming technical webinar we’ll be hosting – details below! Thank you. Ed Sullivan Title Setup, Test, Debug…Oh My | Firefox Android Extension Development Overview Abstr…

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## [AMO API bug fix and behavior changes](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/amo-api-bug-fix-and-behavior-changes/123129)

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**Author:** [@Edward\_Sullivan](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/Edward_Sullivan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/amo-api-bug-fix-and-behavior-changes/123129 "2023-10-05T18:36:10Z")

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Hi All, Quick update: AMO’s signing API will soon require developers distributing Android extensions to explicitly declare “gecko\_android” compatibility in the extension’s manifest. Please see this blog post for detail…

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## [\[Post\] What’s the best ad blocker for you?](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/post-what-s-the-best-ad-blocker-for-you/81841)

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**Author:** [@jorgev](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/jorgev)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/post-what-s-the-best-ad-blocker-for-you/81841 "2023-08-03T20:49:03Z")

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New post: What’s the best ad blocker for you? This is the second post in a new series of add-on reviews. You can find the conversation on the first one here: https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/post-translate-the-web-easily…

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## [\[Blog post\] declarativeNetRequest available in Firefox](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-declarativenetrequest-available-in-firefox/114563)

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**Author:** [@rob](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/rob)\
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**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-declarativenetrequest-available-in-firefox/114563 "2023-05-17T20:38:12Z")

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The declarativeNetRequest (DNR) extension API is now available to all extensions starting from Firefox 113, released last week. This feature includes documentation and code examples, and has just been announced at declar…

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## [\[Post\] Find an interesting image? Use an image search extension like Tineye to discover hidden details](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/post-find-an-interesting-image-use-an-image-search-extension-like-tineye-to-discover-hidden-details/83197)

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**Author:** [@jorgev](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/jorgev)\
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**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/post-find-an-interesting-image-use-an-image-search-extension-like-tineye-to-discover-hidden-details/83197 "2021-07-15T16:59:04Z")

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New post: Find an interesting image? Use an image search extension like Tineye to discover hidden details Track images across the web, authenticate imagery, and more, using extensions like Tineye.

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## [\[Blog post\] Manifest V3 signing available November 21 on Firefox Nightly](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-manifest-v3-signing-available-november-21-on-firefox-nightly/107843)

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**Author:** [@juhis](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/juhis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-manifest-v3-signing-available-november-21-on-firefox-nightly/107843 "2023-01-16T14:27:42Z")

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We are excited to announce that you can sign your MV3 extensions starting November 21st in AMO and that MV3 will be available in Firefox 109 (release January 17th 2023). Read more about our vision for MV3, the timeline …

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## [\[Chrome\] Pausing Manifest V2 phase-out changes](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/chrome-pausing-manifest-v2-phase-out-changes/108705)

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**Author:** [@regseb](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/regseb)\
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**Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/chrome-pausing-manifest-v2-phase-out-changes/108705 "2022-12-10T17:20:40Z")

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Pausing Manifest V2 phase-out changes: Greetings extension devs, As we head towards Manifest V3 migration, we are intently monitoring comments from the developer community to help inform our timelines. We’ve heard you…

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## [\[Blog post\] Begin your MV3 migration by implementing new features today](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-begin-your-mv3-migration-by-implementing-new-features-today/107245)

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**Author:** [@juhis](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/juhis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/blog-post-begin-your-mv3-migration-by-implementing-new-features-today/107245 "2022-11-07T16:08:43Z")

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Manifest version 3 (MV3) is coming to Firefox early next year. We want to help your transition to MV3 smoother so we’ve introduced a few ways you can start moving towards it with your MV2 extension.

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## [SearchPreview Add-on Maintenance Ending](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/searchpreview-add-on-maintenance-ending/106314)

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**Author:** [@thatrandomguy](https://discourse.mozilla.org/u/thatrandomguy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/searchpreview-add-on-maintenance-ending/106314 "2022-10-09T19:28:36Z")

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Reporting that as of release 13.1 for SearchPreview add-on, the sole developer/maintainer has confirmed that maintenance by them will stop sometime at the end of the month (October). See release notes for more info: ht…

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