unable to install firefox add ons

[partha]

Just joined.trying to migrate from firefox.Whenever want install add on from from firefox I get this notification "This add-on requires a newer version of Firefox (at least version 42.0). You are using Firefox 27.9.".I want to use some useful add ons Any thoughts?

[JoeyG]

I guess your best bet is to use add ons from here: https://addons.palemoon.org/ (Please look at the one called "Moon Tester Tool".)

For Fx add ons that have no parallel on the Pale Moon add on page, if you're able to install it, maybe the Fx add on called "checkCompatibility" will help.

[New Tobin Paradigm]

More bad advice and non-solutions.. Stop it. Those are developmental aids not intended for everyday end users.

[JoeyG]

More bad advice and non-solutions.. Stop it. Those are developmental aids not intended for everyday end users.

Whoops!

Sorry. What should I have written? I was trying to help a new user.

Thank you.

P.S. And what's wrong with this?

I guess your best bet is to use add ons from here: https://addons.palemoon.org/

[Moonchild]

The remark was for "checkcompatibility", which I'm pretty sure you realized by quoting everything but.
Just like the moon tester tool they are meant primarily for developers of extensions, NOT for end-users.

[Falna]

First step should be to see if there is a Pale Moon version or alternative of the extension from here: https://addons.palemoon.org/extensions/

If there isn't, then the normal reason Firefox Extensions don't work is because they have been updated or written for technologies used in Firefox that aren't used in Pale Moon. For many of these you may find an older version of the extension that works - locate the extension on the Firefox extension site, then scroll down and click on the 'See all versions' link.

Alternatively search this forum for the extension in question and someone may already have provided a solution.

[JoeyG]

1. Falna's post is quite helpful.

2. The Moon Tester Tool page (https://addons.palemoon.org/addon/moon-tester-tool/) says "Warning! Moon Tester Tool is intended for advanced users and for test purposes only!" I can read, and I assume the OP can, too.

I, for one, am prepared to make my own decisions and then live with the consequences. I think anyone who ventures into a forum like this should also be given the benefit of the doubt.

3. The page for the "Disable Add-on Compatibility Checks (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo ... atibility/) contains no caveat whatsoever.

[LAR Grizzly]

Just joined.trying to migrate from firefox.Whenever want install add on from from firefox I get this notification "This add-on requires a newer version of Firefox (at least version 42.0). You are using Firefox 27.9.".I want to use some useful add ons Any thoughts?

Try installing older "Legacy" versions of the add-ons you use in FX. Most add-ons have older versions on their AMO page. If you list your add-ons here, maybe some of us could help you with alternatives, if necessary.

[Goodydino]

The way I handled using Firefox extensions with Pale Moon was to copy the Pale Moon target application data from a Pale Moon theme and add it to install.rdf in the .xpi file. That data looks like this:
<em:targetApplication>
<Description>
<!-- Pale Moon -->
<em:id>{8de7fcbb-c55c-4fbe-bfc5-fc555c87dbc4}</em:id>
<em:minVersion>27.5.0</em:minVersion>
<em:maxVersion>29.*</em:maxVersion>
</Description>
</em:targetApplication>

That goes before:
</Description>
</RDF>
This is usually at the end of the file.

[partha]

Thank you for your assistance.I need following add on
Print Edit WE
Video DownloadHelper
In My Pocket
Cleanfox
Malwarebytes
Google Shortcuts-All services at a glance
Grateful for immediate response

[LAR Grizzly]

Thank you for your assistance.I need following add on
Print Edit WE
Video DownloadHelper
In My Pocket
Cleanfox
Malwarebytes
Google Shortcuts-All services at a glance
Grateful for immediate response

I can help you with one: Video DownloadHelper >switch to> NetVideoHunter 1.20

[Isengrim]

Thank you for your assistance.I need following add on
Print Edit WE
Video DownloadHelper
In My Pocket
Cleanfox
Malwarebytes
Google Shortcuts-All services at a glance
Grateful for immediate response

I haven't used Print Edit WE, but it looks like it's a WebExtension rewrite of the original add-on. Have you tried that one?

[partha]

Yes. I have installed print edit and net video hunter.thanks a lot

[LAR Grizzly]

Yes. I have installed print edit and net video hunter.thanks a lot

You're welcome! Be patient. With some assistance, you can get PM very close to the way you had FX. I have, and I'm not looking back.