Mozilla Firefox (Mac) for Mac

CNET Editors' review

Mozilla Firefox, formerly known as Firebird, has not quite become a fully stable product, but it does quite a few things other browser makers might want to take note of. Much like its predecessors, the latest update from the Mozilla project stays close to common users. Its clean and uncluttered interface houses only the most necessary features, with the option to easily add customized toolbars. Firefox claims to be lightning-fast in every way. In our preliminary findings and superficial comparison, we didn't notice dramatic acceleration, so we can't prove or dispute that claim. What we do know is that the more we use Firefox, the more we like it. As with all Mozilla browsers, it conforms well to standards, so pages from almost any site load and function properly. Tabbed browsing lets you set your home page as a group of tabs or open an entire folder of bookmarks in tabs. Firefox also seamlessly blocks unwelcome pop-up advertisements without requiring the download of any additional software. Disregarding the occasional stability problem, this browser suits both personal and professional use.
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All User Reviews

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  • 3.0 stars

    "I see it as a great product"

    May 6, 2013  |   By rickster24

    Version: Mozilla Firefox (Mac) 20.0.1

    Pros

    I really do not see any more than in the past

    Cons

    I find that it stops more often than the older version. It comes up with an option to restore and this is a pain. I just want to go forward

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  • 2.0 stars

    "Did something to my computer!"

    March 17, 2013  |   By keepitgoing

    Version: Mozilla Firefox (Mac) 19.0.2

    Pros

    Can't comment due to not being able to download it properly.

    Cons

    Did not download properly and can no longer use the Mozilla Firefox browser of any version on my computer.

    Summary

    I gave this 2 stars, but, I really have no idea how this latest version works! After downloading this version of Mozilla Firefox, I was unable to use it nor was I able to use the previous version I had on my computer. This download did something to my computer that NO longer allows me to use Mozilla Firefox. I tried downloading it a second time, but still could not use it. In fact, I cannot even uninstall the download. I'm given an error message!!

    I may be the only one with this issue, and, this could be an excellent browser version. Unfortunately, I cannot use it to find out. I have been using Mozilla Firefox as my main browser for years and never had this issue previously. Up until now, I have been very satisfied with Mozilla!!

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  • 4.0 stars

    "To much of a browser for me."

    March 1, 2013  |   By Paul McNulty

    Version: Mozilla Firefox (Mac) 19.0

    Pros

    Has everything, but is to complicated.

    Cons

    To many gadgets that no one (me anyways) uses.

    Summary

    If your a geek, this is for you. If your average like me it's to much.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Not perfect"

    March 1, 2013  |   By kameosakura

    Version: Mozilla Firefox (Mac) 19.0

    Pros

    Speedy and concise on my search's , excellent spell checker , can handle multiple tabs at once (14+) with no problems.

    Cons

    when a background update is getting done it will tend to slowdown

    Summary

    Search's aren't locked down to make it look good unlike chrome can be and i haven't had any add-on problems either.
    detail is excellent when displaying

    the only real downer is the fact it sometimes takes a little time if there is a lot to get on to the screen.

    I highly recommend firefox.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "The best so far."

    February 28, 2013  |   By jimh177

    Version: Mozilla Firefox (Mac) 19.0

    Pros

    Return of pdf, but still has its problems

    Cons

    Still a problem with the pdf files downloading correctly.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "It works OK, not as fast as Google Chrome"

    February 27, 2013  |   By nitejazz

    Version: Mozilla Firefox (Mac) 19.0

    Pros

    It Works, great pop-up blocking

    Cons

    Can't get Firefox to display PDFs, they require downloading to computer then display in Preview or Adobe Reader.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Great as it ever was"

    February 27, 2013  |   By jbagiii

    Version: Mozilla Firefox (Mac) 19.0

    Pros

    Always the best

    Cons

    None that I am aware of

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  • 2.0 stars

    "Had to go back to previous version!"

    February 25, 2013  |   By stevencee

    Version: Mozilla Firefox (Mac) 19.0

    Pros

    None, since I had assumed it would be an improvement.

    Cons

    It's not an improvement

    Summary

    I should learn to upgrade without thinking & doing more research first

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  • 2.0 stars

    "Don't Update"

    February 24, 2013  |   By MacGuffin

    Version: Mozilla Firefox (Mac) 19.0

    Pros

    C'mon...it's a browser.

    Cons

    Freezes and is slow as sh*t

    Summary

    WHY did I allow this upgrade to be installed? I have to force quit it daily and it's far, far less responsive than the previous version; even closing a tab has become fussier and more problematic. Whoever allowed this upgrade to be released ought to be ashamed. And as has been pointed out by another reviewer, it STILL doesn't allow for viewing PDF files.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Still looking for the ability to open a pdf file."

    February 16, 2013  |   By jimh177

    Version: Mozilla Firefox (Mac) 18.0.2

    Pros

    Enjoy almost all of the functions that I use. Easy to use.

    Cons

    Can't open a pdf file with this version. Been hoping that firefox
    would straighten this out. Versions a while back allowed the opening.

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