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Address bar clutter and lack of customization options in Firefox for Android

Kerim — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:28:47 GMT

Hello everyone,

I'd like to provide some feedback regarding the Firefox browser for Android.

The address bar is currently cluttered with too many icons and elements. Unfortunately, users have no way to disable or customize these items. This overcrowding makes it difficult to clearly see the full URL, which is a serious security concern. When the domain name isn't visible, users are more likely to fall for phishing attempts or visit fake websites unintentionally.

Firefox has always been known as a privacy-focused and user-respecting browser. It’s disappointing to see that even basic visibility of URLs is now compromised. It’s even more surprising that Chrome — a browser not historically focused on privacy — now displays full URLs and feels safer in this regard.

Please consider allowing users to hide, disable, or customize the items in the address bar. Giving users more control would not only enhance usability but also restore Firefox's reputation for privacy and transparency.

Thank you for your attention.

Re: Address bar clutter and lack of customization options in Firefox for Android

Peterdk — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:25:57 GMT

Got a new Fairphone 6 and men, this is annoying! Translate button, share button, all not removable and address is almost not visible 😞

Please make it at least customizable!

Re: Address bar clutter and lack of customization options in Firefox for Android

alannn — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:51:30 GMT

Other than that, this button is pretty much useless. You can press and hold the address bar to copy the URL, or share the website using the three-dot menu, I don't know why they added this button. I think minimalism should be priority, otherwise Firefox will turn into Microsoft edge

Re: Address bar clutter and lack of customization options in Firefox for Android

alannn — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:01:24 GMT

I also hope that we will get a function to customise the three dots menu. For example, I don't need half of what is on the screen.

Re: Address bar clutter and lack of customization options in Firefox for Android

tjimmeske — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:50:33 GMT

It's dreadful. Firefox and en**bleep**tification are two words I'd like to never use in the same sentence, but here we are.

Re: Address bar clutter and lack of customization options in Firefox for Android

Ar2 — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:01:38 GMT

That's fair-Android Firefox is trickier without backing. If anyone's game to chip in-even twenty bucks-I'd whip up that extension fast. Just say when.