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 feature helps developers quickly address critical bugs and issues in their extensions. The rollback mechanism ensures that users automatically revert to the previous stable version within 24 hours. This feature is available for extensions with at least two approved versions on addons.mozilla.org and for self-distributed extensions. The rollback process can be initiated via the Developer Hub or the Add-on Submission API, providing developers with a quick way to revert to a stable version if a new update introduces issues.
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22.09.2025 18:53 1 articles · 10d ago
Mozilla introduces rollback feature for Firefox extensions
Mozilla has enabled Firefox extension developers to roll back to previously approved versions to quickly address critical bugs. Users will automatically revert to the previous stable version within 24 hours. This feature is available for extensions with at least two approved versions and can be initiated via the Developer Hub or the Add-on Submission API.
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- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 22.09.2025 18:53
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Developers can roll back to previously approved versions to fix critical bugs.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 22.09.2025 18:53
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Users will automatically revert to the previous stable version within 24 hours.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 22.09.2025 18:53
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The rollback feature is available for extensions with at least two approved versions.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 22.09.2025 18:53
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Rollbacks can be initiated via the Developer Hub or the Add-on Submission API.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 22.09.2025 18:53
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Self-distributed extensions can revert to any approved version.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 22.09.2025 18:53
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In June, Mozilla introduced a security feature to block malicious extensions that drain cryptocurrency wallets.
First reported: 22.09.2025 18:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 22.09.2025 18:53