Does Cliqz for Desktop allow add-ons?

Yes, since version 1.24.0 Cliqz for Windows and Mac supports extensions from the Firefox Add-ons Store. Learn more in our blog.

Browser add-ons are practical because they provide useful additional functions quickly and conveniently. However, they can also slow down your browser or pose certain privacy and security risks. Cliqz, as a browser manufacturer, has no control over what data installed extensions access.

In general, you should keep the list of installed extensions as short as possible. If an add-on is not indispensable or you don’t trust the developer, uninstall it. Furthermore, always pay attention to the requested permissions and, in case of doubt, rather do without a specific add-on. This minimizes the risk that one of your installed extensions may slow down your browser or cause other trouble.

For privacy or performance reasons, some extensions that use certain application program interfaces (APIs) cannot be installed in the Cliqz Browser. A list of these blocked APIs can be found here.