# Enable Bing Chat

> Enables Bing Chat in Firefox.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/enable-bing-chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/enable-bing-chat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `enable-bing-chat`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Ian Kavanagh
- **Daily users:** 962
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (36 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-21
- **First published:** 2023-05-22
- **Size:** 26 KB
- **Data as of:** 2025-08-02
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/enable-bing-chat/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/IKavanagh/BingChatInFirefox/issues](https://github.com/IKavanagh/BingChatInFirefox/issues)

## Description

Enable Bing Chat in Firefox seamlessly with the "Enable Bing Chat" extension. This add-on changes your browser's user-agent string to mimic Microsoft Edge, allowing access to Bing Chat, which is officially only available on Edge. Note that while this extension enables the chat interface by modifying requests to bing.com, Bing Chat features are controlled by Microsoft, and any issues with chat functionality are beyond the add-on's scope.

Ideal for Firefox users eager to experience Bing Chat without switching browsers, this lightweight extension works by sending requests that appear to originate from Microsoft Edge, granting access to Bing's chat capabilities directly in Firefox. For a smooth and integrated Bing Chat experience, install "Enable Bing Chat" today.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `*://*.bing.com/*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: bing.com
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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## Review summary

Enable Bing Chat Firefox add-on generally works as intended and offers a convenient side panel interface for quick queries. Many users appreciate its functionality and keyboard navigation support. However, multiple users report it fails to work or log in on certain Linux systems, and some face UI issues such as taskbar overlap or inability to access conversation history.

### Pros

- Works as described and enables Bing Chat functionality.
- Opens in a side panel similar to Microsoft Edge integration, enabling convenient multitasking.
- Some users appreciate the quick responses and utility for queries.
- Keyboard navigation support for recent conversations.
- Users express gratitude and enthusiasm for the add-on's functionality.

### Cons

- Not working on some Linux distributions (Mint 21.3, Ubuntu).
- Doesn't let some users log in to Bing Chat.
- Conversation history access is limited or unavailable.
- UI overlaps with taskbar on some setups, impacting usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/enable-bing-chat)