Firefox users just lost one of their favorite tools. The popular Enhancer for YouTube extension disappeared from Mozilla’s store. Over 600,000 people used this add-on every day. This isn’t just another tech story. It shows bigger problems with how Mozilla treats extension makers.
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What Happened to Enhancer for YouTube?
The extension vanished from Firefox’s add-on store without warning. Users who had it installed still see it working. But new people can’t download it anymore.
The developer’s page sits empty now. All links lead nowhere. The extension that Mozilla once recommended as top-quality just disappeared.
The Developer Speaks Out
Maxime RF, who built Enhancer for YouTube, posted a clear message on his website:
“Distribution stopped for Firefox, GG Mozilla! Don’t ask me why, ask Mozilla…”
He sounds frustrated. His extension now only works on Chrome and Edge. Firefox users got left behind.
This happened before. Mozilla removed the extension in 2024, then brought it back. But this time feels different. The developer seems done with Firefox.
Mozilla’s New Rules Create Problems
Recent changes to Mozilla’s privacy rules cause headaches for developers. Every extension must show a data consent popup. Even extensions that collect zero user data.
Here’s what developers face:
- Mandatory consent dialogs for all extensions
- Long review delays
- Rejections for unclear reasons
- Extensions removed without warning
Two other developers shared similar stories. One had his extension removed for two weeks despite following all rules.
Why This Matters for Firefox Users
When developers get frustrated, they stop making Firefox extensions. Users lose useful tools. Some might switch to Chrome where extensions work better.
Firefox already has fewer extensions than Chrome. Losing popular ones like Enhancer makes this worse.
The Enhancer extension helped people:
- Boost volume for quiet videos
- Skip ads automatically
- Control playback speed easily
- Customize YouTube’s look
- Access better video controls
Other Developers Are Leaving Too
This isn’t an isolated case. Raymond Hill, who makes uBlock Origin, also had problems with Mozilla. He removed uBlock Origin Lite from Firefox’s store completely.
When top developers leave, it sends a message. Mozilla’s review process might be pushing away the people who make Firefox useful.
What Can Firefox Users Do?
If you still have Enhancer installed, it keeps working. But you won’t get updates through Firefox anymore.
For new users, try these alternatives:
- Improve YouTube (similar features)
- YouTube Enhancer Plus
- Magic Actions for YouTube
These aren’t perfect replacements. But they offer some of the same tools.
Mozilla wants to protect users from bad extensions. That’s good. But their process might be too strict. When popular, safe extensions get removed, something is wrong.
Good developers shouldn’t have to fight with review teams. Clear rules and fair treatment would help everyone.
Firefox needs extensions to compete with Chrome. Driving away developers hurts Firefox users the most.
Will Mozilla fix these review problems? Will Enhancer ever return to Firefox? Right now, nobody knows.
The developer clearly feels burned by the experience. Getting him back won’t be easy.
Firefox users deserve better. They need access to useful extensions without developer drama. Mozilla should listen to feedback and improve their process.
Until then, Firefox keeps losing ground to browsers that treat developers better. That’s bad news for everyone who wants browser choice and competition.
The loss of Enhancer for YouTube shows how review policies can backfire. When you make development too hard, developers go elsewhere. Users suffer the most.