How to Make Firefox Like Chrome: 8 Easy Tweaks (2026)
Love Firefox’s privacy but prefer how Chrome feels? You can make Firefox like Chrome with a few settings and add-ons. In 2010 we needed five add-ons just to copy basics like a combined address and search bar, blocking repeated pop-up alerts and a new tab page with top sites. Firefox now has all of those built in, so in 2026 it’s mostly about layout, sync and a few clever extensions.
Quick answer: Import your Chrome bookmarks and passwords, set Google as the default search engine, show top sites on the new tab page, use compact density and hide the title bar for Chrome’s slim look, then add tab groups and extensions such as uBlock Origin or Chrome-style themes. Most Chrome extensions also have Firefox versions on addons.mozilla.org.
Table of Contents
Chrome features Firefox now has built in
- One bar for addresses and searches: the 2010 Omnibar add-on is no longer needed; type a search straight into the address bar.
- Stop repeated alerts: when a site shows pop-up dialogs again and again, Firefox lets you tick “Don’t allow this site to prompt you again”.
- Top sites on new tabs: the new tab page shows your most visited sites and shortcuts.
- Drag tabs into new windows, pin tabs and mute noisy tabs.
- Tab groups to organise tabs by colour and name, plus optional vertical tabs in the sidebar.
- Translation of web pages, done privately on your device.
How to make Firefox like Chrome: 8 steps
- Import from Chrome. Open the menu > Bookmarks > Manage bookmarks > Import and Backup > Import Data from Another Browser. Choose Chrome to bring over bookmarks, history and saved passwords.
- Use Google search. Settings > Search > Default Search Engine > Google.
- Slim down the toolbar. Right-click the toolbar > Customize Toolbar. Remove extra buttons, untick Title Bar, and set Density to Compact if available.
- Set your home and new tab pages. Settings > Home: choose Firefox Home with Shortcuts, and turn off sponsored items for a cleaner, Chrome-like page.
- Get Chrome-like themes. Browse Firefox themes for a light or dark look that matches Chrome.
- Install your favourite extensions. Popular ones like uBlock Origin, Bitwarden, Grammarly and Google Translate all have Firefox versions.
- Turn websites into apps. The old Mozilla Prism add-on is gone. The open-source PWAsForFirefox extension lets you install sites as desktop apps, like Chrome’s “Install app”.
- Sync across devices. Sign in with a Mozilla account to sync bookmarks, tabs and passwords to Firefox on your phone.
Firefox vs Chrome in 2026
- Speed: both are fast for everyday browsing.
- Privacy: Firefox blocks many trackers by default with Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Ad blockers: Firefox still fully supports powerful ad blockers like uBlock Origin, while Chrome’s Manifest V3 changes limited some.
- Google integration: Chrome ties in more tightly with your Google account and Android.
More browser tips: open mailto links in Gmail by default in Chrome, Edge or Firefox.
FAQ
Can I use Chrome extensions in Firefox?
Not directly, but most popular extensions publish Firefox versions on addons.mozilla.org, and both browsers use similar WebExtensions technology.
Can I switch back to Chrome later?
Yes. Chrome can import bookmarks and passwords from Firefox just as easily.
Is Firefox faster than Chrome?
Speeds are similar for most people. Firefox often uses less memory with many tabs open, depending on the sites you visit.
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I like firefox better, despite the fact that chrome is a bit faster overall, java crashes far too often and makes much of the activity i do online very tedious for me. with this article i was able to add all the features i liked best about chrome. thanks so much!
Great article Girish. Finally found the solution!
Sorry if my article sounds stupid to you.
If your only concern is speed and minimalist appearance, then Google Chrome is the best choice. I too like Chrome for speed and minimalist appearance. If you consider other features, then you should use Firefox. There are more areas where chrome should grow more.
What a stupid article. Rather than jumping thru hoops to get Firefox to behave like Chrome, why don’t you just download and use Chrome?
Some people like Firefox more than Chrome. This helps them get extra functionality.
for addition
there is Chromifox Theme which obviously converts the Mozilla Firefox’s look into Google Chrome’s
and also when browsing on Firefox, try to hit the F11 :)
best regards
Google toolbar for Firefox also comes enabled with new tab page of Chrome .
You are correct. I checked both. Since ‘New Tab Jump Start’ Firefox add on is exclusively for new tab purpose. I added it.