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Why You Should Switch to Firefox

Must-Have Firefox Extensions for 2024

Odin Halvorson
3 min readMay 17, 2024

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In case you haven’t thought about switching to Firefox yet, here’s a compelling reason to consider it: Firefox boasts a vast library of powerful extensions that can enhance your browsing experience in ways you might not have imagined.

If you’ve followed my writing for any length of time, you’ll know that I’m not a fan of Chrome. I’ve used Brave (a Chrome-based browser) but serious issues with that company and its owner, plus inherent problems with Brave itself, brought me back to Firefox last year. And I love it. Firefox is still my favorite browser by a mile. A huge part of that is its incredible extension library, which allows for nearly unlimited customization.

Here are some standout extensions that might just convince you to make the switch.

1. Picket Line Notifier

Picket Line Notifier alerts you if a website you’re visiting has employees on strike. This is invaluable for socially conscious consumers who want to make informed decisions about which companies to support.

2. Bypass Paywalls

Bypass Paywalls lets you access content behind paywalls on major news outlets like the New York Times. Stay informed without the barriers, though use this…

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Odin Halvorson

A futurist/socialist/fantasist writer, editor, and scholar. MFA/MLIS. Free access to my articles at OdinHalvorson.substack.com | More over at OdinHalvorson.com.