# Skype Web for Firefox

> Makes using Skype Web in Firefox a breeze, bypassing the "browser not supported" error.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/skype-web-ff](https://chrome-stats.com/d/skype-web-ff)

## Overview

- **ID:** `skype-web-ff`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Newbyte
- **Category:** social-communication
- **Daily users:** 450
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (23 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-05-06
- **First published:** 2019-04-23
- **Size:** 8.10 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/skype-web-ff/)
- **Website:** [https://gitlab.com/Newbyte/skype-web-ff/issues](https://gitlab.com/Newbyte/skype-web-ff/issues)

## Description

**Skype Web for Firefox** is a handy extension that enables Skype Web to work smoothly on Firefox by disguising Firefox as Chrome for Skype's website. It changes the browser's user agent only when visiting https://web.skype.com, allowing users to bypass the "browser not supported" error without affecting their experience on other websites.

Though the extension assures functional chatting, audio calls, and notifications, it might not be perfect in all scenarios. Bugs specifically occurring in Firefox but not in Chrome can be reported on their GitLab issue tracker. The extension highlights its independence from Microsoft and encourages donations to support its free-time development and maintenance.

## Rankings

- #5,300 — Overall
- #62 — firefox
- #67 — error
- #111 — web
- #148 — foe
- #157 — donation

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `https://web.skype.com/*`
- `https://preview.web.skype.com/*`
- `https://join.skype.com/*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: skype.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Most users find the Skype Web for Firefox add-on works well, especially on Firefox 84.0.2 with Linux, providing a better experience than Chrome for Skype Web. After updates, issues like previous non-functionality or limited feature messages seem resolved. However, it fails for some enterprise Skype users using custom URLs instead of web.skype.com. A few users initially did not understand the add-on's purpose or experienced it not working on older Firefox versions like 83 on Linux. Overall, the add-on is appreciated for enabling chat and basic Skype Web functions on Firefox.

### Pros

- Works well on Firefox 84.0.2 and Debian 10.7 (32 bit)
- Functions as expected after updates or on certain versions
- Better experience compared to Chrome browser for some users
- Chat functionality appears to work consistently
- Users report it 'just works' without issues

### Cons

- Does not work for users connecting to enterprise Skype URLs instead of web.skype.com
- Reports of limited functionality messages in the browser
- Some users experienced it stopped working on Firefox 83 on Linux
- Several users did not understand what the add-on does or found it non-functional initially

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