Firefox Quantum marks a significant shift in the functionality of our beloved open-source browser, enhancing its speed and reducing resource consumption. While some criticize the transition due to the abandonment of XPCOM and XUL support in favor of WebExtensions, others, embracing the new Firefox, encounter challenges with the extensive integration of Pocket, now under Mozilla’s ownership. If you’re weary of incessant pop-ups prompting Pocket usage, here’s how to disable them.
Note: Pocket has been integrated into Firefox for the past few years. However, with the advent of Quantum, the method to remove it from your browser has evolved.
Remove Pocket Button From Firefox Quantum Address Bar
To remove the Pocket button, right-click it and choose “Remove from Address Bar”. That’s it. The Pocket Button will be gone.
To fully disable Pocket’s browser integration:
Disable Firefox Quantum’s Pocket Integration
- Open Firefox Quantum and type about:config in the address bar. Then press ‘Enter’.
- If you haven’t used about:config before, you’ll see a “This might void your warranty!” warning. Click “I accept the risk!” to proceed.
- In the search box at the top of the about:config page, type “pocket”. Double-click the “extensions.pocket.enabled” option to change it to “False”. You will no longer have any Pocket-related references in Firefox’s address bar and Library view.
You have disabled Pocket integration, but you can always double-click on the same option to set it to ‘True’ if you ever want to use Pocket on Firefox again.
Disable ‘Recommended by Pocket’ Articles
- To disable the “Recommended by Pocket” feature, open a new tab and then click on the cog-shaped icon at the top-right corner.
- Now uncheck the “Recommended by Pocket” option (may not be available for all) and click on “Done” to save your changes.
Note: Neither I nor any colleagues I spoke to are getting the ‘Recommended by Pocket’ feature on our computers, but that could be because we haven’t used Pocket on our Firefox. Between us, we checked a Windows 7 desktop and two Windows 10 laptops without luck, although the feature does seem to exist, going by all the chatter on Mozilla Forums. So it looks like you might need to use the integrated Pocket services on your Firefox for this ‘feature’ to kick into action.
Do Away With Pocket-related Popups From Firefox Quantum
While Pocket is a much-loved cross-platform reading tool, not everybody has much use for it, and even if you do, the last thing you need is constant badgering from your browser when you’re trying to get some job done. So if you want to stop Firefox from nagging about Pocket, now you know how to. Go ahead and do away with all Pocket-related notifications from your super-fast Firefox Quantum.
Pritam Chopra is a seasoned IT professional and a passionate blogger hailing from the dynamic realm of technology. With an insatiable curiosity for all things tech-related, Pritam has dedicated himself to exploring and unraveling the intricacies of the digital world.
