Firescape Navigator

Show the Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer loading animation in Firefox
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Firescape Navigator is a Firefox extension that brings a touch of nostalgia to your browsing experience by displaying the classic Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer loading animations whenever a page is loading. This simple yet charming addon lets you relive the early days of the internet by choosing your preferred loading icon directly from its preferences in about:addons. Perfect for users who appreciate vintage web aesthetics and want to personalize their Firefox browser with iconic loading visuals.

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By:
Evan Salter
Daily users:
223 -6
Rating:
4.00
(17)
Version:
1.2.1resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:
5728985
Creation date:
2017-10-17
Risk:
Very low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size:
204.75K
Email:
fi*****@evansalter.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description ⏷
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

# 6,858 ▼ 99
Other rankings
#11 in navigation keyword 13 ▲ 1 #80 in explore keyword 10 #95 in loading keyword 24 #151 in scan keyword 17 #181 in internet keyword 53 ▼ 5

Other platforms

Chromescape Navigator (v1.1.0)
479 4.33 (6)

User reviews

It did not show the loading icon.
by Nekoiscool, 2025-03-28
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-03-26
thank you for this nostalgia :)
by Firefox user 18876744, 2025-03-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Firescape Navigator does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
    Risk likelihood

    Firescape Navigator is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

    Risk likelihood analysis details
    • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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