Closed Bug 1515694 Opened 4 years ago Closed 4 years ago

Private browsing new tab page should alert users that extensions are disabled by default

Categories

(WebExtensions :: General, enhancement)

Product:
WebExtensions
Component:
General
Type:
enhancement
Priority:
Not set
Severity:
normal

Tracking

(Not tracked)

Status:
RESOLVED WONTFIX

People

(Reporter: mconca, Unassigned)

References

(Blocks 1 open bug)

Details

With release 66, all installed extensions will be disallowed from running in private browsing windows.  Users will need to navigate to each extension in the add-ons manager and explicitly grant permission to those extensions they want to run in private browsing.

The new tab page for private windows should contain a brief message explaining the new situation for extensions and directing users to the add-ons manager, if desired.
The Pocket/Activity stream team cannot resource this, and their UX feels it would not be as effective as a doorhanger.  Life comes at you fast...
Status: NEW → RESOLVED
Closed: 4 years ago
Resolution: --- → WONTFIX
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