Mozilla Connect Weekly Recap: Top-Voted Ideas (1/10-1/17)

[Jon]

Hey all,

Happy New Year and welcome to another Weekly Recap here in the Mozilla Connect community!

This post will highlight the top 10 most-voted ideas for the previous week (1/10-1/17). While some are ‘new ideas’ and others are already ‘in review’ (learn more about The Idea Journey here), we encourage you to continue voting and add any input that supports your favorite ideas—the more details, the better.

Here they are…

Native Tab Grouping / More Customizable Tab bar (currently 'In development')

Customizable hotkeys 

Bring back PWA (progressive web apps) 

Support Casting 

Restore ability to preserve desktop bookmark order in Firefox Android 

Wallpaper in new tab 

Support JPEG XL 

Please let us move the new extensions button into the overflow menu (check out this discussion thread)

Slim down Firefox - remove Pocket and have it as a pre-installed extension 

Native Vertical Tabs (currently available to try out in Nightly via Firefox Labs—learn more here)

And that's it for this week.

Want to show your support for one (or more) of the ideas above? Click on the idea link, give it kudos, and add your insights.

Is there another idea here on Connect that you think deserves more attention? Tag it in the comment section below.

Or do you have the next great idea for a new feature/feature enhancement/brand new product/you name it? Submit it right here 💡

[zainikhan12]

This week on Mozilla Connect, the community came together to share innovative ideas, vote on exciting suggestions, and engage in meaningful discussions. Here’s a quick recap of the top-voted ideas that stood out during the week of January 10th to January 17th:

1. Enhanced Privacy Controls for Firefox

• Summary: A highly popular idea suggests introducing more granular privacy settings for Firefox, including better tracking prevention and clearer cookie management options.
• Why It Matters: Users are increasingly prioritizing online privacy, and this idea aligns perfectly with Mozilla's mission to ensure a secure browsing experience.

2. Built-In AI Writing Assistant

• Summary: Another standout proposal is integrating a lightweight AI-powered writing assistant directly into Firefox. This feature could help users draft emails, write posts, and more—all while preserving privacy.
• Community Buzz: Many users are enthusiastic about the idea, with a strong emphasis on keeping AI functionality locally processed for better security.

3. Improved Add-On Discovery

• Summary: Users want a better experience finding useful add-ons in the Firefox Marketplace. Suggestions include improved categorization, personalized recommendations, and an updated search algorithm.
• Impact: Making add-ons easier to discover could drive adoption and enhance user satisfaction.

4. Customizable Browser UI Themes

• Summary: A recurring request has been for Firefox to expand its theme customization options, allowing users to design their own interface with more advanced tools and presets.
• Feedback: This idea is gaining momentum, as users love the ability to personalize their browsing experience.

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