Firefox for Android has been a disappointment in the mobile browser world for a while now. Let’s go through the many reasons why Firefox for Android just isn’t measuring up:
Android’s security measures are lackluster. It’s like leaving a toddler to guard a candy store - not very effective.
Certificate Issues: Firefox for Android is like a friend who never gives you the full scoop. While Chrome reveals all the details about a website’s security certificates, Firefox leaves users in the dark.
Engine Rewrite Fail: Firefox for Android attempted to one-up Chrome by rewriting their engine, but the result was a flop bigger than my last cake-baking attempt.
No Mute Tab Option: Firefox for Android doesn’t offer any way to mute tabs, a feature that Chrome has had built-in for ages.
Limited Extension Support: Firefox for Android is trying to lure users away from Chrome by supporting 450 extensions, but browsers like Yandex, Samsung Internet, and Kiwi have offered full extension support for years. Firefox is late to the party, and their limited selection might not be enough to sway users who value extensive customization.
Unclear Address Bar Search: When you search in the address bar of Firefox for Android, only the search term is displayed, making it difficult to ascertain if the URL is legitimate or not.
Persistent Full-Screen Bug: The full-screen bug (https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1797340) has been hanging around Firefox for Android for years, and they’re slower than a sloth when it comes to fixing it.
Lackluster Design: Firefox for Android’s design is like a cheap knock-off of a premium product.
Analytics Overload: Firefox for Android has both Google and Firefox Analytics baked in. Talk about bloatware.
Compatibility Issues: Firefox for Android breaks more sites than a bull in a china shop. Compatibility is not its strong suit.
Bookmark Management Troubles: Firefox for Android’s limitations on editing bookmarks are frustrating. Unlike other browsers, it doesn’t allow users to edit bookmarks while searching, making the process cumbersome and inefficient. Although it lets you select multiple bookmarks, the only available option is to delete them - other options mysteriously vanish. Furthermore, the inability to change the position of bookmarks makes organizing your favorites a tedious task. These limitations hinder the overall user experience and leave Firefox for Android lagging behind its competitors in terms of bookmark management.
Limited Customization: Firefox for Android claims to be “customizable,” but it doesn’t offer any significant customization options that Chrome doesn’t already have. While Firefox does provide some basic customization features, such as enabling or disabling the shortcuts and jump back in features on the homepage, these options are also available in Chrome. In fact, Chrome offers additional customization features like moving the search bar to the bottom, adding widgets to the home screen, and a dark mode. Thus, Firefox for Android falls short in terms of offering anything truly unique or groundbreaking in the realm of customization.
No Tab Groups: Firefox for Android is stuck in the past, with no option for tab groups.
Outdated Tablet UI: Don’t expect a modern tablet UI from Firefox for Android - it’s still living in the 2000s.
Poor WebAssembly Support: Firefox for Android struggles with WebAssembly, leading to more issues than solutions.
Lack of Complete Video Format Support: Firefox for Android doesn’t support all video formats, leaving users frustrated and searching for alternative browsers.
No Offline Dino Game: Firefox for Android takes itself too seriously to include a fun offline game like Chrome’s Dino game.
Unreliable Cached Pages: Firefox for Android’s cached pages are about as reliable as a broken compass. You’re better off using smoke signals.
Bloated and Slow: Firefox for Android is more bloated than Chrome, making it slower and less efficient.
All Talk, No Action: Firefox for Android is like a friend who always promises to do better, but never follows through.
Clumsy Performance: Firefox for Android is like a clumsy waiter - always dropping the ball. Stick with Chrome, folks. It may not be perfect, but at least it won’t leave you hanging.
I never forced you to switch to chrome its not like i have a gun in your head man this is just issues i have with it i need the chrome features because i play games and use a lot of webassembly
I never said you did. I just said I’d keep my Firefox as an expression of my choice. Gun to my head? Really? You seem awfully sensitive at all of the comments here. Is everything ok? Just keep your chrome and uninstall Firefox if it doesn’t work for you. Jeebus! Chill man.
PC is the only platform where Firefox truly shines. It’s clear that Mozilla’s focus is now on PC, and they’ve abandoned Firefox for Android. It took them nearly a decade to add extension support, and at this rate, it’ll take another 30 decades to fix everything on the list. And by then, Chrome will have added even more features, while Firefox fans will still be lazing around. I wouldn’t be surprised if I could seduce the Mozilla CEO with my manhood, make her bleed, and then wipe Firefox off the face of the earth.
This is way above my pay grade so I’d advise you to seek the help of someone who knows how to deal with this sort of stuff.
If you’re doing sensitive browsing on your phone I would also advise you to change your habits if privacy and extension support are truly your goal.
If that’s the case you should consider abandoning all meta mobile providers and run a Linux mobile os like graphene or the like.
Enjoy edgyedge or whatever you kids use these days.
I never forced you to switch to chrome its not like i have a gun in your head man this is just issues i have with it i need the chrome features because i play games and use a lot of webassembly
I never said you did. I just said I’d keep my Firefox as an expression of my choice. Gun to my head? Really? You seem awfully sensitive at all of the comments here. Is everything ok? Just keep your chrome and uninstall Firefox if it doesn’t work for you. Jeebus! Chill man.
Hi, chrome sucks and Firefox is the superior choice to make. If you don’t understand that it’s okay, however the burden is yours.
PC is the only platform where Firefox truly shines. It’s clear that Mozilla’s focus is now on PC, and they’ve abandoned Firefox for Android. It took them nearly a decade to add extension support, and at this rate, it’ll take another 30 decades to fix everything on the list. And by then, Chrome will have added even more features, while Firefox fans will still be lazing around. I wouldn’t be surprised if I could seduce the Mozilla CEO with my manhood, make her bleed, and then wipe Firefox off the face of the earth.
Wow that is… a lot to unpack.
This is way above my pay grade so I’d advise you to seek the help of someone who knows how to deal with this sort of stuff.
If you’re doing sensitive browsing on your phone I would also advise you to change your habits if privacy and extension support are truly your goal. If that’s the case you should consider abandoning all meta mobile providers and run a Linux mobile os like graphene or the like.
Enjoy
edgyedge or whatever you kids use these days.