# Firefox Beta for Testers

> Get the official free Firefox Beta browser and give your feedback!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.mozilla.firefox\_beta](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.mozilla.firefox_beta)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.mozilla.firefox_beta`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mozilla
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 22,360,906
- **Rating:** 4.47 / 5 (286,009 ratings)
- **Version:** 156.0b4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2011-05-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 255 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox_beta)
- **Website:** [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/mobile](https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/mobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mozilla.org/privacy/firefox/](https://www.mozilla.org/privacy/firefox/)

## Description

Firefox Beta for Testers offers a fast, private, and safe browsing experience on Android devices. With automatic blocking of over 2000 online trackers and ad blocker add-ons, it ensures your privacy is protected without complicated setup. The browser includes Enhanced Tracking Protection, preventing third-party cookies and unwanted ads, and provides Private Browsing mode that erases history automatically. 

Designed for seamless multi-device use, Firefox Beta syncs bookmarks, passwords, and open tabs across your devices. Its intuitive features include smart search suggestions, easy access to favorite sites, visual tab management, quick sharing to social apps, and the ability to cast content to compatible TVs. Developed by Mozilla since 2004, Firefox remains a nonprofit browser focused on user control and privacy.

## Rankings

- #6,886 — Overall
- #81 — Communication (Free)
- #3 — firefox
- #6 — beta
- #14 — fvd speed dial chrome
- #14 — google chrome

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_QUERY_CANDIDATE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.adjust.preinstall.READ_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.mozilla.firefox_beta.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `org.mozilla.firefox_beta.permission.PROFILER_INTERNAL`
- `org.mozilla.firefox_beta.permission.RECEIVE_DOWNLOAD_BROADCAST`

## Review summary

Overall, feedback is positive about usability and customization, with several reviewers noting improvements since release. However, recurring issues center on UX changes: slower tab management with the new tab UI, settings being moved to the bottom, and the absence of a home screen option.

### Pros

- Easy to use and generally reliable with a smooth experience.
- Rich customization options for testing and personalization.
- Overall positive experience, with many users calling it amazing/great/good.
- Notable improvements over time since the initial release.
- Not Chrome-based, offering a distinct experience.

### Cons

- New tab UI slows performance and tab management is problematic (hard to revert).
- Recent interface update moved page settings to the bottom and removed the top option.
- Lacks a home screen/quick-access option.

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