Why has Firefox gotten so terrible with streaming media?

[cautionbug]

i refuse to quit using Firefox, but it's getting more and more difficult as the browser continues to struggle with things like media streaming.

This is considered a "basic" feature these days, and i experience constant lockups and track jumps because the stream suddenly stops.

So far i've seen it on YouTube Music, Tidal, Band Camp, and a couple others.

[leeabonilla]

Hello Mozilla Community,

I totally get your frustration—Firefox used to be rock solid, but streaming issues like sudden stops, lockups, and track jumps are becoming way too common, especially on platforms like YouTube Music, Tidal, and Bandcamp. It's tough when something as basic as media playback becomes unreliable. I still stick with Firefox too, but when it really gets in the way of enjoying content, I’ve started using Magis TV as a solid alternative for smooth, free streaming. It’s worth checking out if you want a hassle-free experience—just visit their site and download the app.

Thanks and Appreciated!!

[Sheilaschaffer]

You're not alone—Firefox has definitely seen its share of struggles with streaming media lately, especially when it comes to consistency and stability across platforms like YouTube Music and Tidal. It’s frustrating because smooth media playback is now table stakes for any modern browser, yet Firefox seems to fall behind in buffering, handling DRM, and keeping streams from skipping or freezing. Many of us still hold onto it for privacy and open-source values, but the experience is becoming harder to justify. If you're looking for a smoother streaming experience—especially for live sports—you should seriously consider checking out football matches. It might just give you the consistent playback Firefox can’t.

Thanks a lot!

[KeithHanlan]

None of these messages mention the platform. I have experienced no such problems on x86 Linux, Windows, or Android. Nor have the users described their networks. I think more information is required.

[liajames]

Aunque algunos navegadores tengan problemas con el streaming, no te pierdas ningún partido: sigue todos tus encuentros favoritos en Partidos en Vivo y disfruta de goles y jugadas en tiempo real.