/r/WebExtensions/

r/WebExtensions

432 members
r/WebExtensions is a subreddit with 432 members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses webextension, extension, web extension, firefox, and chrome.
NEW!! A place to talk and ask questions about the development of web extensions for Firefox and Chrome. Any links to extensions are unmoderated - be on your guard for scammy extensions!

Popular Themes in r/WebExtensions

#1
Advice Requests
: "I made a chrome extension, how hard is it to convert it to use in firefox? I'd like to keep 1 code base if possible."
13 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Chrome extension documentation amd examples"
10 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Webextensions online generator"
10 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "What's keeping you from getting started on your first web extension?"
4 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Ninja Cookie: An add-on that say "no" to cookie use and removes cookie banners is now available >> Looking for betatesters"
3 posts
#6
Ideas
: "Ideas for an icon for the sub"
2 posts

Popular Topics in r/WebExtensions

#1

Webextension

: "Monetize _Webextensions, best practises?"
36 posts
#2

Extension

: "I made a chrome Extension, how hard is it to convert it to use in firefox? I'd like to keep 1 code base if possible."
29 posts
#3

Web Extension

: "What's keeping you from getting started on your first Web Extension?"
10 posts
#4

Firefox

: "Firefox add-on reviewer is being a PITA"
10 posts
#5

Chrome

: "I made a Chrome extension, how hard is it to convert it to use in firefox? I'd like to keep 1 code base if possible."
10 posts
#6

Browser

: "New webextension: SwiftTheme - Choose any color and get a unique Browser theme"
10 posts
#7

Development

: "Where can I go to gain more information on Safari extension Development?"
8 posts
#8

Browser Extension

: "I Created a Browser Extension to Reset Udemy Course Progress - Your Feedback is Welcome!"
7 posts
#9

Javascript

: "How is the pandemic affecting your plugin downloads?"
5 posts
#10

Web Development

: "How do you handle end-to-end testing?"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/WebExtensions

Yearly
+67 members(18.4%)

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Last updated: July 25, 2026