# FoxClocks

> FoxClocks shows times around the world - or just your local time - at the bottom of your browser. It deals with daylight saving time so you don't have to.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/foxclocks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/foxclocks)

## Overview

- **ID:** `foxclocks`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andy McDonald
- **Category:** social-communication
- **Daily users:** 9,627
- **Weekly downloads:** 202
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (311 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-23
- **First published:** 2005-08-19
- **Size:** 803 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxclocks/)
- **Website:** [http://foxclocks.org/extension-help](http://foxclocks.org/extension-help)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxclocks/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxclocks/privacy/)

## Description

FoxClocks is a handy browser extension that lets you monitor times around the globe by placing small clocks directly in your browser’s statusbar. Easily select from various time formats or create custom ones tailored to your preferences.

With an intuitive Zone Picker tree, FoxClocks allows browsing of almost all world time zones sorted by country, region, or city. It automatically updates its time zone database to ensure you always see the correct time, including daylight saving changes. Available in English, French, and German, FoxClocks respects your privacy by not collecting or sharing personal data. Stay on top of global time effortlessly with FoxClocks!

## Rankings

- #782 — Overall
- #13 — Social & Communication
- #4 — clock
- #9 — come
- #9 — mock
- #10 — french

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `notifications`
- `tabs`
- `alarms`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

Users generally praise FoxClocks for global time displays and quick city searches, making it useful for coordinating with people worldwide. However, multiple reviews flag outdated time zone data and DST handling, leading to inaccuracies. A common complaint is the lack of a clear way to contact the developer and concerns about privacy. Some users dislike the bottom UI strip and absence of font-size controls. A few also note branding/flag inconsistencies. Overall, it’s helpful but needs timely updates and clearer support options.

### Pros

- Global/world clock display for many cities and countries.
- City and country search makes locating times quick.
- Very useful for coordinating with family and colleagues worldwide.
- Flexible and convenient to use (multiple locations and quick lookups).
- Recovery and continued operation after issues, with appreciation for the developers.

### Cons

- Outdated time zone data and daylight saving updates causing inaccuracies.
- Lack of an easy way to contact the developer or access support.
- Perceived privacy concerns about data collection/sales.
- UI/UX complaints: bottom information strip obscuring page content and no font-size control.
- Issues with flags/branding (inaccurate or non-inclusive country flags) and related localization.

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