# Always on Top

> Sets "Always on Top" style for your Firefox window

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/always-on-top](https://chrome-stats.com/d/always-on-top)

## Overview

- **ID:** `always-on-top`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vasyl Maherka
- **Category:** appearance,other,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 8,222
- **Weekly downloads:** 117
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (168 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.3
- **Last updated:** 2021-09-06
- **First published:** 2010-04-13
- **Size:** 24 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/always-on-top/)
- **Website:** [https://vm-devr.github.io/aot/](https://vm-devr.github.io/aot/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/always-on-top/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/always-on-top/privacy/)

## Description

Always on Top is a lightweight Firefox extension designed to keep your browser window always visible by applying the 'Always on Top' style. It offers straightforward functionality that can be activated through a convenient toolbar button or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+F7. 

Starting from Firefox version 57, using this extension requires an additional companion application to enable this feature. This extension is perfect for users who need constant access to their Firefox window without it getting lost behind other applications. For support or donations, users can contact the developer via email.

## Rankings

- #870 — Overall
- #69 — Games & Entertainment
- #119 — Other extensions
- #132 — Appearance
- #63 — stop
- #83 — donation

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `nativeMessaging`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

The add-on is praised for easy installation and the ability to pin windows on top, including PWA/web-app windows, and is seen as simple to use. However, reliability is a frequent issue, with many reports of it not working or working only in limited scenarios. The stay-on-top behavior is inconsistent across sites and windows, and it can conflict with other applications. Some users warn about security concerns due to being redirected to external download sites. Overall, it’s a hit-or-miss tool rather than a dependable solution.

### Pros

- Easy to install and works right away
- Keeps a window on top (core feature), including PWA/web-app windows
- Simple and convenient to use
- Generally works well for some apps and scenarios

### Cons

- Unreliable/inconsistent performance; many users report it doesn't work
- Stays-on-top behavior is not reliable across sites/windows
- Can clash with other applications and may require closing them first
- Security concerns: some users were asked to visit external sites to enable it
- Does not work on all sites or windows

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