Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q

Name: Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q
Rating: 2.7079 (89 reviews)
Author: Rob W

By: Rob W

Overrides the Ctrl-Q and Command-Q shortcut so that you cannot accidentally quit Firefox. To quit anyway, use the 'Quit Firefox' menu item.

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Features & Capabilities

The "Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q" Chrome extension protects you from accidentally closing Firefox by overriding the Ctrl-Q (Windows/Linux) and Command-Q (macOS) shortcuts. Especially useful in private browsing, it prevents unexpected Firefox crashes that might otherwise lead to data loss.

Instead of quitting Firefox instantly via keyboard shortcuts, you'll need to use the 'Quit Firefox' menu option to exit intentionally. Note that on Linux this extension requires a related bug fix for proper functionality. Alternatively, on Firefox version 87 or higher, you can disable these shortcuts directly by setting browser.quitShortcut.disabled to true in about:config. This extension mainly supports macOS and Windows users seeking safer browsing sessions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Rob W

Daily users:

684 -7

Rating:

2.71

(89)

Version:

2resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5727460

Creation date:

2016-12-22

Risk:

Size:

7.48KB

Email:

ro*****@robwu.nl

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 4,068 ▼ 35

Other rankings

#2 in cmd+m (mac) keyword 17

#2 in cmd/ctrl+m keyword 58

#13 in disable keyword 22

#50 in override keyword 9 ▼ 3

#52 in commands keyword 8 ▲ 1

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Developed by:

Rob W

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/disable-ctrl-q-and-cmd-q/

Email:

ro*****@robwu.nl

User Reviews

macOS support is strongest, with Cmd+Q blocked on Catalina; Windows shows mixed results, and Linux largely fails. Several reviewers suggest using about:config as an alternative, implying the addon is optional for many users. Some reports mention incomplete coverage of related shortcuts (such as Ctrl+Shift+Q). Overall, macOS compatibility is robust, while Linux support is weak and Windows results vary.

Pros

MacOS Catalina: reviews report it reliably blocks Cmd+Q from quitting Firefox.
Windows: some users report it works on Windows 10 with certain Firefox versions.
Described as essential/reliable by users when it functions.
Provides an easy way to disable the quit shortcut (Cmd+Q/Ctrl+Q) across platforms.

Cons

Linux/GNU/Linux support is lacking; multiple reviews say it does not work on Linux (Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, etc.).
Windows compatibility is inconsistent across Firefox versions (works on some builds, fails on others, e.g., Firefox 85.0.2).
May not block all related shortcuts (Ctrl+Shift+Q) in some contexts.
Built-in about:config workaround exists, making the addon seem unnecessary for many users.

Recent reviews

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Is Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q Safe?

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Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.

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