How to Improve Firefox Using the Mozilla Connect Platform

This article provides a straightforward guide on how Firefox users can actively shape the future of the web browser using the Mozilla Connect platform. You will learn the exact steps to submit your own feature ideas, vote on product improvements suggested by other community members, and interact directly with Firefox product managers and developers.

Getting Started

To participate on Mozilla Connect, you first need a Mozilla account (formerly known as a Firefox Account).

  1. Navigate to the Mozilla Connect website.
  2. Click the Sign In button in the top right corner.
  3. Log in using your existing Mozilla account credentials, or create a new account for free.
  4. Once logged in, set up your community username to begin posting and voting.

Submitting Feature Ideas

If you have a suggestion for a new Firefox feature or a change to an existing one, you can submit it directly to the development team.

  1. Click on the Ideas tab on the Mozilla Connect navigation bar.
  2. Use the search bar to check if your idea has already been submitted. Duplicate ideas dilute votes, so it is always better to support an existing thread if one exists.
  3. If your idea is unique, click the Submit an Idea button.
  4. Write a clear, concise title that summarizes your proposal.
  5. In the body section, explain the problem you are trying to solve and how your proposed feature would benefit Firefox users.
  6. Select the appropriate product category (e.g., Firefox Desktop, Firefox for Android, or Firefox for iOS) and add relevant tags.
  7. Click Post to make your idea live for the community and staff to see.

Voting on Product Improvements

Voting is the primary way Mozilla gauges community interest in specific improvements. High-voting ideas are prioritized for review by the product team.

  1. Go to the Ideas section on the platform.
  2. Filter the ideas by status, product category, or sort them by "Most Kudoed" or "Recent."
  3. Click on an idea to read the full proposal and community comments.
  4. To vote for the improvement, click the Thumbs Up (Kudos) icon located next to the post.
  5. Leave a comment on the thread if you want to add context on how this specific improvement would help your daily workflow.

Interacting Directly with Product Managers

Mozilla Connect is designed to bridge the gap between users and the people building Firefox. There are three main ways to interact directly with product managers:

  • Track Idea Statuses: Product managers actively monitor the Ideas board and update the status of popular submissions (e.g., "Needs Info," "Under Review," "In Development," or "Delivered"). When a manager asks for more information on an idea you care about, reply directly to their comment to help them define the feature.
  • Join Official Discussions: Navigate to the Discussions tab. Firefox product managers and UX researchers regularly create threads here to ask for targeted feedback on upcoming features, experimental designs, or recent releases. Replying to these threads puts your feedback directly in front of the person managing that specific tool.
  • Participate in Community Events: Keep an eye on the platform announcements for live Q&A sessions, Ask Me Anything (AMA) events, and beta-testing groups hosted by the Firefox team. These events allow for real-time conversation with the staff responsible for the browser's roadmap.