FoxFilter
Now available for Android! Recently called "THE Parental Control for Firefox"! FoxFilter is a personal content filter that helps block pornographic and other inappropriate content.
FoxFilter - Parental Control for Firefox
FoxFilter is an effective content filter that helps block pornographic and other inappropriate content on your computer or Android device. It is highly praised by users for its simplicity, flexibility, and reliability. FoxFilter is designed to work with Firefox on Mac, Linux, and Windows and includes password-protected settings and security features to help prevent it from being bypassed, uninstalled or disabled.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Inspired Effect
Rating: 3.78 
(73)
Weekly download count: 114
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- tabs
- contextMenus
- storage
- notifications
Size: 943.01K
Email: fo*****@inspiredeffect.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Works effectively for blocking inappropriate content
- Simple to install and manage from a single location
- Good for parental control and protecting children online
- Efficient bad word blocking tool
Cons
- Password protection feature is behind a paywall
- Extension settings are not easily accessible and can be bypassed by children
- Basic filtering with many false positives and negatives
- Issues with website blocking leading to redirect loops
- Support and communication seem lacking
Most mentioned
- Requires payment for effective use
- Inconvenient access to settings
- Effectiveness is inconsistent leading to user frustration
User reviews
Don't waste your time, the password protection feature is behind a paywall.
by Al, 2025-02-27
by akasico1, 2025-02-09
by Firefox user 18639388, 2024-10-15
Add-on safety
Risk impact
FoxFilter 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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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of FoxFilter. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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