Forecastfox (fix version)

Get international weather updates (via AccuWeather.com) displayed right in Firefox with this highly customizable extension.

Forecastfox (fix version) - International Weather Updates in Firefox

Forecastfox (fix version) is a highly customizable Firefox extension. It displays international weather updates from AccuWeather.com directly in your browser. Notable features include vertical and horizontal displays, preferred units of measurement, favorite locations, and weather forecasts for a selected number of days. Additionally, it provides detailed weather information like humidity, wind, precipitation, etc.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: Oleksandr
Daily users: 15,645
-85
Version: 4.26 (Last updated: 2020-11-23)
Version code: 5137783
Creation date: 2015-02-06
Weekly download count: 322
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • background
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.33M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Forecastfox (fix version) (v4.26)
17,844 4.21 (263)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy and quick to use
  • Accurate weather information from reliable sources like Accuweather
  • Helpful for general weather updates
Cons
  • Cannot change location, rendering the add-on useless for many users
  • Experiencing JavaScript API errors related to Google Maps
  • Not updated for 5 years, leading to compatibility issues with newer Firefox versions
Most mentioned
  • The inability to change locations
  • JavaScript API errors preventing functionality
  • Lack of updates making the add-on unusable
User reviews
Can't change the location!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's not super!!! Very bad!! Oleksandr, please fix it!!

super
by Oleksandr, 2025-03-05

by moreno, 2025-03-03
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Forecastfox (fix version) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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