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2026
Firefox launches the Come Back to Firefox campaign
Firefox launched its Come Back to Firefox campaign in the United States, featuring internet personalities and two 30-second commercials airing on NBC. The campaign is scheduled to roll out next in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
2026
Mozilla files amicus brief warning Firefox could exit browser market if Google default-search payments are banned
Mozilla submitted a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Google antitrust case, stating that if the court bans Google from paying browser makers for default search placement, Mozilla and other independent browser makers could be forced to exit the browser market, and that a break in the default-search deal could hurt development of its Gecko engine. Mozilla said it did not support either side and took no position on the main legal questions.
2022
Mozilla rolls out new Firefox mobile features
Mozilla announced and rolled out new features for Firefox Focus on Android and Firefox on iOS, including HTTPS-only mode for Firefox Focus and an adjustable search bar for Firefox.
2021
Firefox 87 released with Smart Block
Mozilla released Firefox 87.0, which introduced Smart Block to improve privacy browsing and included changes to HTTP Referrer URL policy.
2021
Firefox 87 adds SmartBlock tracking protection
Mozilla Firefox version 87 acquired the SmartBlock feature, a tracker-blocking mechanism for Strict Mode and Private Browsing.
2021
Mozilla releases Firefox 85.0 stable version
Mozilla released the Firefox 85.0 stable version, which added cookie isolation and bookmark and password-management features, among other changes.
2020
Mozilla releases Firefox 81.0.2 to fix Twitter compatibility issue
Mozilla released the Firefox 81.0.2 maintenance update, which fixed an incompatibility with Twitter that could cause intermittent network protocol error pages.
2020
Mozilla and Google reach a Firefox search renewal agreement
A report cited in the article said Mozilla and Google had reached a renewal agreement under which Google Search would remain Firefox's default search engine for three more years, with Google paying Mozilla an estimated $400–450 million annually.
2020
Firefox 78 released
Mozilla released Firefox 78. The release is the last major supported version for users of macOS 10.9, 10.10, and 10.11; those users are to continue receiving support through Firefox ESR 78.x the following year.
2020
Mozilla releases Firefox 77.0.1 maintenance update
Mozilla released Firefox 77.0.1, a maintenance update that addressed an issue found during the staged rollout of Firefox 77 and included a feature intended to prevent DDoS attacks on NextDNS.
2020
Firefox 76.0.1 maintenance update released
Mozilla released Firefox 76.0.1 to fix two issues, including Windows crashes associated with NVIDIA drivers and crashes affecting some add-ons.
2020
Firefox 76 adds password-management and audio features
Firefox 76 was released with updates to password management and audio features, including Lockwise improvements and support for Audio Worklets.
2020
Mozilla releases Firefox security updates
Mozilla released Firefox 74.0.1 and Firefox ESR 68.6.1 to fix two serious vulnerabilities in memory management. The article says it was unclear whether the vulnerabilities had been exploited.
2020
Mozilla and Scroll announce Firefox Better Web
Mozilla announced Firefox Better Web with Scroll, combining tracking protection in the Firefox browser with Scroll's ad-free browsing experience.
2020
Mozilla rolls out Firefox Better Web Beta
Mozilla is rolling out Firefox Better Web Beta, a Firefox browser extension that includes Scroll's subscription service.
2015
Mozilla Firefox chief plans to step down at the end of March
Mozilla vice president Johnathan Nightingale said he plans to step down from his role overseeing Firefox at the end of March. This is a reported plan, not a completed departure.