Mozilla Enables Firefox Extension Rollback for Bug Fixes
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Mozilla has introduced a new feature allowing Firefox extension developers to roll back to previously approved versions. This capability enables quick fixes for critical bugs and issues. Users with automatic updates enabled will revert to the previous version within 24 hours. The rollback feature is available for extensions with at least two approved versions on addons.mozilla.org, and for self-distributed extensions, developers can revert to any approved version. The rollback process can be initiated via the Developer Hub or the Add-on Submission API. This feature complements Mozilla's ongoing efforts to enhance security and reliability for Firefox users.
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22.09.2025 18:53 π° 1 articles Β· β± 14h ago
Firefox Extension Rollback Feature Introduced
Mozilla has enabled a rollback feature for Firefox extensions, allowing developers to revert to previously approved versions to address critical bugs. This feature is available for extensions with at least two approved versions on addons.mozilla.org and for self-distributed extensions. Users with automatic updates will revert to the previous version within 24 hours.
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- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 22.09.2025 18:53
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Firefox extension developers can now roll back to previously approved versions to address critical bugs.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:53π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 22.09.2025 18:53
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Users with automatic updates will revert to the previous version within 24 hours.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:53π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 22.09.2025 18:53
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The rollback feature is available for extensions with at least two approved versions on addons.mozilla.org.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:53π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 22.09.2025 18:53
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Self-distributed extensions can be rolled back to any approved version.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:53π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 22.09.2025 18:53
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Developers can initiate rollbacks via the Developer Hub or the Add-on Submission API.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:53π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 22.09.2025 18:53
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This feature is part of Mozilla's broader efforts to improve security and reliability for Firefox users.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:53π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 22.09.2025 18:53