AdGuard VPN browser extension lands on Firefox for Android — and gets a visual boost

• AdGuard VPN is now available on Firefox for Android
• The 2.8 version also features UI refinements
• The firm recently open-sourced its VPN protocol

Is Firefox on your phone unnegotiable, and the magic of AdGuard VPN a no-brainer? Then a new upgrade from the ad-blocker specialist might just make your day.

The company has just rolled out a new version that extends AdGuard's VPN functionality to Firefox for Android. This means Firefox users can now install AdGuard VPN as a mobile extension, enjoying the same benefits and features that were previously only desktop-enabled.

As the list of the best VPNs and their extensions and add-ons for the Firefox browser continues to grow, AdGuard is not only keeping pace, expanding the range of browsers you can use it on by porting to the Mozilla browser. The new version also makes the whole experience even more elegant with a UI visual boost.

For Mozilla lovers only

"This update is definitely for those who prefer the 'fox' among the browsers," AdGuard said in a statement on X.

Until version 2.8, users could only use AdGuard's VPN capabilities through a full-fledged VPN app, leaving Firefox users with two options: using AdGuard on mobile devices via a different browser or resorting to another VPN provider.

The new version eliminates the dilemma, allowing users to activate the AdGuard VPN extension directly from their browser settings to automatically enjoy data protection, encrypted connections, location masking, and fluid, uninterrupted streaming directly in the mobile browser.

You can also benefit from AdGuard's quantum-resistant encryption, which the company recently integrated into its software to ensure data protection against new threats posed by quantum computing.

Additionally, the new version features a revamped interface that upgrades the streaming experience, including new icons that help identify the best streaming locations.

By clicking on each icon, you can find out which streaming services (such as Netflix, Disney or Hulu) are available in each location, to select the one that offers the best streaming experience to watch your favourite programmes without unexpected buffering.

The provider also said it streamlined the interface to minimise visual clutter, making the experience even more pleasing.

Installation is a breeze, AdGuard explains in a blog post:

• Just open Firefox on Android and tap the three dots on the browser's address bar.
• Then select "extensions."
• And add your VPN to the list to install it and access the service.

It’s an open-source world

Firefox and open-source enthusiasts seem to often go hand in hand, so it’s not surprising the upgrade comes a few weeks after AdGuard decided to open-source its custom VPN protocol, Trust Tunnel.

The VPN, which promises to dodge censorship by mimicking regular web traffic, is currently available in open source to "use, run, tweak, extend, and build upon," said the provider.

With a new VPN browser extension, the provider further strengthens its relationship with the ecosystem, expanding its accessibility on Firefox while inviting users to provide feedback on version 2.8 or suggest features or changes on GitHub.

At the same time, the move suggests that the Cyprus-based company is truly focused on prioritising usability for all modes, as v2.8 was launched in the same week as version 2.9 for Windows.

The latter promises improved accessibility and streaming navigation throughout the app, transforming its privacy solutions into a more inclusive tool. It even builds on v.2.8 by introducing screen readers to ensure that internet protection is easy to manage for everyone, no matter how they interact with VPN software — bringing everyone together, from newbies to experts.

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