# OverbiteNX

> Enables the Gopher protocol in Firefox 59+ using the Onyx native component (free and open source, available for Linux, Windows and macOS).

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `overbitenx`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Overbite Project
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 164
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.3resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-07-11
- **Size:** 21 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/overbitenx/)
- **Website:** [https://gopher.floodgap.com/overbite/](https://gopher.floodgap.com/overbite/)

## Description

OverbiteNX is an experimental Firefox addon designed to seamlessly enable legacy Gopher protocol access in Firefox 59 and above. By utilizing the Onyx native Gopher component, it bypasses WebExtensions limitations allowing direct network access to Gopher resources. This free and open-source tool supports Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

Though experimental and primarily meant for advanced users, OverbiteNX provides a bridging solution for those preferring not to rely on third-party HTTP-to-Gopher proxies. Installation involves adding the extension and downloading or building the Onyx component. Users are advised to disable the OverbiteWX addon if installed to avoid conflicts. While in development, users may encounter debugging logs and some limitations like proxy support absence and internal URL representation in the browser bar. OverbiteNX promotes continued access to the fast and useful Gopherspace services with full network connectivity.

## Rankings

- #9,067 — Overall
- #122 — override
- #125 — component

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `bookmarks`
- `downloads`
- `history`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** 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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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/overbitenx)