Firefox Installation
Install from Firefox Add-ons
- Visit the Annote Firefox Add-ons page
- Click “Add to Firefox”
- Click “Add” in the popup
- Wait for the installation to complete
Pin the Extension
- Right-click the Annote icon in your toolbar
- Select “Pin to Toolbar” to keep it visible
Firefox-Specific Features
Private Browsing
To use Annote in private browsing:
- Go to
about:addons - Find Annote
- Click “Details”
- Enable “Run in Private Windows”
Container Tabs
Annote works seamlessly with Firefox Container Tabs. Each container maintains its own annotation context.
Permissions Explained
Annote requests the following permissions:
- Access your data for all websites: Required to annotate any webpage
- Store unlimited amount of client-side data: To save your notes locally
Troubleshooting
Extension icon not visible
Check if the extension is enabled at about:addons
Performance issues
If Firefox feels slow with Annote:
- Check if you have other annotation extensions installed
- Clear your browser cache
- Update Firefox to the latest version