CNET Editors' note: The Download Now link will prompt a local download of the Firefox extension. To install the extension directly, open the file using your Firefox browser.
CNET Editors' review
The purpose of this extension-managing extension is simple: to give more control over plug-ins to the user. It does just that, but it does it in such a useful and comprehensive way that it's hard to imagine managing Firefox extensions without it. The best tool this application gives the user is a Restart Firefox button that restarts the browser quickly and re-opens all the tabs that were closed. It also checks for updates and can override the MaxVersionNumber of many older extensions that haven't been updated for version 3.
Users are given control of nearly everything concerning plug-ins, from the folder the plug-ins are saved in to context-menu choices to more complex hacks. The interface is laid out in a basic panel, and it's a bit overwhelming given all the choices it offers. Still, if you download only one extension, make it this one; then all the others you get will be far easier to handle.
Publisher's Description
From MR Technical Solutions:
The primary goal of this extension is to provide the tools needed to install and manage extensions and themes locally. To do this the extension provides multi-extension installation support, hacking capabilities to the Extension/Theme manager windows, features to find and troubleshoot Extensions/Themes Build, GUID and Profile information. If you want to fine tune the way your browser handles extensions, this extension is a must-have. It provides easy-to-use customizations for power users and regular users alike.
What's new in this version: Version 6.0.4 added support for Firefox 3.5 and generic Gecko Toolkit version 1.9.
More Popular Firefox Add-ons & Plugins downloads
-
PDF Download
14,600 downloads
-
Firefox Video Download Helper
3,512 downloads
-
Video DownloadHelper
2,199 downloads
-
Unfriend Finder for Facebook
2,144 downloads
-
Adblock Plus for Mozilla Firefox
2,021 downloads
-
All versions:
4.2 starsout of 14 votes
-
Current version:
0 stars Be the first to review this product -
My rating:
Write review
-
"Did what I needed"
Version: MR Tech Toolkit 6.0.0.1
Pros
Was able to get some extensions back on which is what I needed.
Cons
One of the extensions did not work completely screwed up FF 3.0. Was able to start in Safe Mode and fix the problem. Not for the average consumer. A bit complicated and you can seriously screw up Firefox with it. Use with caution.
-
"Great Tool - now I can control the extensions not FF"
Version: MR Tech Toolkit 6.0.0.1
Pros
everything
Cons
not for the novice
-
"Great!"
Version: MR Tech Toolkit 6.0.0.1
Pros
Could not live without this extension. Until I find a method to intall it in FX3, almost went back to FX2!
-
"Crap! Couldn't install it!"
Version: MR Tech Toolkit 6.0.0.1
Pros
Nothing!
Cons
Again-it is looking for the XpInstaller and I'm running Vista. For a brand new release for Firefox 3 it should be Vista-ready.
-
"Very powerful for customizing Firefox"
Version: MR Tech Toolkit 5.3.2.5
-
"complicated but powerful"
Version: MR Tech Toolkit 5.3.2.5
Pros
fairly easy to navigate, and offers tons of options for how your add-ons are installed and function.
Cons
i don't (and probably won't ever) use 75% of the options. seems like a bit of overkill.
-
"thank"
Version: MR Tech Toolkit 5.3.1.1
-
"The first extension you should download!"
Version: MR Tech Toolkit 5.3.1.1
Pros
This is the most comprehensive extension I've ever seen! It offers you a session restore function, preferences editor, and a way to turn off version validation, which is useful when you really like an extension that hasn't been updated for Firefox 2.0.
Cons
Intimidating setup for first users.
-
"If you only have two firefox extensions they should be this and adblock plus"
Version: MR Tech Toolkit 5.3.1.1
Pros
the features packed into this one extension are unbelievable
-
"Literally couldn't manage my extensions and themes without it."
Version: MR Tech Toolkit 5.0.4
Pros
Easily manage my 90+ extensions and around 30 themes with this great extension that gives you easy options and makes it much easier to keep on top of the updates to your favorite addons.
Add Your Review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
See more CNET content tagged:
Previous Versions:
