Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

> limiting which extensions are available in phones

As opposed to chrome, which doesn't allow any extensions on mobile

> requiring signed extensions,

So does chrome

> ads in new tab page

Chrome is made by a company whose main business is selling ads ...

> clearly express support for adblockers

Mozilla has long shown support for ad blockers for example, uBlock origin was the first extension aupported on mobile, Mozilla has no plans to drop the blocking WebRequest API, largely because it is needed for sophisticated ad blockers like uBlock origin, etc.

I don't agree with everything Mozilla has done, but I still think Firefox is better than the alternatives.



Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: