https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/unable-to-remove-ability-to-create-new-profiles/m-p/117775#M46022 <P>The about:config flag `<SPAN>browser.profiles.enabled` doesn't remove the ability to create new profiles. From my testing, it appears only to block the management of these profiles, e.g. preventing profiles from being edited or deleted.&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P>To replicate this, change the above flag from `true` to `false`, then click on the hamburger menu at the top right corner, then click on Profiles, then click on New Profile.&nbsp;</P><P>Although the new profile feature is generally well-done, I have a detailed Leechblock configuration which prevents me from wasting hours of time on distracting websites like YouTube, unless I jump through a lot of hoops with a lot of friction to make sure it's intentional. Leechblock includes the ability to block about:profiles, but with the new profiles feature, it makes it trivial to bypass the friction I have introduced for myself, making it easier to get distracted.&nbsp;</P><P>I know my use-case is unique, but the `browser.profiles.enabled` flag should either completely disable the buttons to access these menus, or be renamed to `browser.profile_manager.enabled` if this is intended behavior.&nbsp;</P><P>I can provide my leechblock setup upon request, but I can only edit the settings for the profile between 7 and 8am each day (a restriction imposed by past-me), so I can't do it right now. Also, if anyone has any workarounds for my specific case (such as userchrome.css stuff), I would really appreciate it.&nbsp;</P><P>Thank you!</P> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:59:42 GMT fishy1 2026-02-10T17:59:42Z https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/unable-to-remove-ability-to-create-new-profiles/m-p/117775#M46022 <P>The about:config flag `<SPAN>browser.profiles.enabled` doesn't remove the ability to create new profiles. From my testing, it appears only to block the management of these profiles, e.g. preventing profiles from being edited or deleted.&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P>To replicate this, change the above flag from `true` to `false`, then click on the hamburger menu at the top right corner, then click on Profiles, then click on New Profile.&nbsp;</P><P>Although the new profile feature is generally well-done, I have a detailed Leechblock configuration which prevents me from wasting hours of time on distracting websites like YouTube, unless I jump through a lot of hoops with a lot of friction to make sure it's intentional. Leechblock includes the ability to block about:profiles, but with the new profiles feature, it makes it trivial to bypass the friction I have introduced for myself, making it easier to get distracted.&nbsp;</P><P>I know my use-case is unique, but the `browser.profiles.enabled` flag should either completely disable the buttons to access these menus, or be renamed to `browser.profile_manager.enabled` if this is intended behavior.&nbsp;</P><P>I can provide my leechblock setup upon request, but I can only edit the settings for the profile between 7 and 8am each day (a restriction imposed by past-me), so I can't do it right now. Also, if anyone has any workarounds for my specific case (such as userchrome.css stuff), I would really appreciate it.&nbsp;</P><P>Thank you!</P> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:59:42 GMT https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/unable-to-remove-ability-to-create-new-profiles/m-p/117775#M46022 fishy1 2026-02-10T17:59:42Z