Help MacUpdate by , and win an iPod!
|
Deals: Daily  /  Extended  |  Weekly Popular  |  Hot Picks  |  iPhone  |  AboutAdd a File +
DESCRIPTION
Firefox is a web browser that empowers you to accomplish your online activities faster, more safely and efficiently than any other browser, period. Built with Tab browsing, popup blocking and a number of other seamless innovations, Firefox stands out ahead.
Download Now
WHAT'S NEW

Version 3.0.3: Fixed a problem where users were unable to retrieve saved passwords or save new passwords

Version 3.0.2:

  • Fixed several security issues.
  • Fixed several stability issues.
  • Official releases for Sinhala and Slovene are now available.
  • Beta releases for Bengali, Galician, Hindi, Icelandic, Kannada, Marathi, Telegu, and Thai are available for testing.
  • Fixed a number of minor issues with the layout of certain web pages.
  • Fixed several theme issues that affected right-to-left locales.
  • Fixed issue that caused some users with customized toolbars to have their Back and Forward buttons go missing (bug 426026)
  • Add new Extended Validation (EV) roots to Firefox 3.0.2.
  • On certain IDN sites, the password manager would not fill in username and password details properly.
  • Fixed several hangs and crashes that occurred when using screen readers.
  • Fixed Mac-specific issues:
    • Keyboard shortcuts would stop working in some cases.
    • Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Indic characters can not be entered (using IME) into text fields in Flash objects (bug 357670)
    • Firefox 3.0.1 could not be used when the user profile is stored on an AFP directory (bug 417037)

REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
RELATED LINKS


SCREENSHOT

Developer:Mozilla.org
Downloads:482,383
  - Version d/l:5,546
Internet:Browsers
License:Free
Date:26 Sep 2008
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
****.
OTHER PEOPLE SUGGEST
Suggest something else:
Firefox User Reviews (714 posts)Write A Review
sort: smiles | time
Oct 2 2008
*....

SMTIPS  Well I just discovered after using it for a few days that the search field on the upper right, which I rely on heavily, DOES NOT WORK. Tried changing search engines there, still nothing. Can't hit return, can't click the button to search...when I do nothing at all happens. I can change pages fine and that...but that search is broken.

JUNK...to screw up such a staple tool in a browser is simply unacceptable and inexcusable. This was a "trial run" for me after refusing to use firefox in well over a year because of a lot of page issues. Well...back to using the last version of Navigator since I hate Safari.  
(Version 3.0.3)

praisebury
0
[ Reply ]
Sep 27 2008

MAC MAIL  All version 3 are bad, even the look is so bad. I don't find that is any faster or better at all.

Anyone who wants to use FireFox, use the Version 2. The latest version 2 is 2.0.0.17  
(Version 3.0.3)

praisebury
-6
[ Reply ]
Sep 25 2008
*****

FYREFLYE  No issues, better than ever; it even renders the MacUpdate pages correctly now. With 3.02 Firefox has become my default browser again. OS 10.4.11  
(Version 3.0.2)

praisebury
+1
[ Reply ]
Sep 25 2008
**...

JMH1  Problems I have with Firefox

1. Downloads from emails (for example, PDFs) are non-functional and broken up into dozens of parts.

2. Web archives broken into separate files and folders while the AllFiles option results in pages that do not render properly (i.e. text and html overlaps... pages do not auto-adjust).

3. Firefox often forgets Preferences settings such as HomePage, and Privacy settings.

4. Configuration of settings is cumbersome.

User Freindly Safari:

1. Downloads fully functional and intact files.

2. Creates fully functional Web Archives.

3. Remembers settings _And_ is easily configured or even fully Reset

with a minimum preference searching and clicking.  
(Version 3.0.2)

praisebury
0
[ 1 Reply - Reply ]
Replies:
Sep 27 2008

MAC MAIL  All version 3 are bad, even the look is so bad. I don't find that is any faster or better at all.

Anyone who wants to use FireFox, use the Version 2. The latest version 2 is 2.0.0.17  
(Version 3.0.3)

praisebury
0

Sep 24 2008
*****

JAN13  WOW ! This new 3.0.2 version ROCKS ! On Power Book 17” as well as on G5 Macs. I am pleased with responsiveness and quick page load. Over all stability is just putting a cherry on cake !

I am very impressed so I made it as default browser. Great Job folks.

Cheers.  
(Version 3.0.2)

praisebury
0
[ 1 Reply - Reply ]
Replies:
Sep 24 2008

DESTERWALLABOO  Have you tried the nightly builds of WebKit?.... I've been using them as my main browser for well over a year without a hiccup. The current builds are much faster than Firefox 3.0.2  
(Version 3.0.2)

praisebury
+2

Sep 24 2008
*....

DMAN1  CONTINUES to do NOTHING but CRASH on my Macs, both at home and at work.

Mac OS 10.4.11 Tiger.

I use the 2.0.11 version that works perfectly.

Ever since Firefox 3.0 was released it is nothing but a Headache.

HELLLLOOOOOOO Mozilla FIX IT!  
(Version 3.0.2)

praisebury
0
[ 1 Reply - Reply ]
Replies:
Sep 25 2008

JMH1  Having similar issues.

After crashes do you get a Send to Apple report?

I have noticed that the crash logs have numerous references to Flash

and Javascript.

While I think certain Flash versions might have there own issues as well...is your system Flash and Java up to date?  
(Version 3.0.2)

praisebury
0

Sep 10 2008

SUGARSPICEBABY1  Having ALOT of problems - links dont respond, forms dont come up, pages wont fully load - any one know where we can still get Version 2?  
(Version 3.0.1)

praisebury
-1
[ 3 Replies - Reply ]
Replies:
Sep 10 2008

SUGARSPICEBABY1  FOUND OLDER DOWNLOADS:

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!  
(Version 3.0.1)

praisebury
+1
Sep 24 2008

GUILLAUMEK  FX 3 is clean and stable for most people. You should try with a fresh profile (/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles).  
(Version 3.0.2)

praisebury
0
Sep 24 2008

SUGARSPICEBABY1  I dont believe it has to do with how "clean" profile is when I just had my Mac HD crash in Apr. and there are SO many ppl having issues with it  
(Version 3.0.2)

praisebury
+1

Sep 5 2008

MAC MAIL  For many times I've tried to use this version 3 or 3.0.1 but I just can't. or maybe I should say, "I won't". As long as this version is running, my Mac won't go to sleep.

I stay at 2.0.0.16  
(Version 3.0.1)

praisebury
-1
[ Reply ]
Aug 24 2008

KPS  Crashes consistently any time I try to print to PDF on an iMac 2.16 ghz, 10.4.11. Am able to repeat the crash by selecting "Print" then choosing "Save as PDF" for any web page. Have also experienced other occasional crashes that are unexplained. Obviously 3.0.1 is unstable. I have reverted to 2.0.0.16 and no crashes.  
(Version 3.0.1)

praisebury
0
[ Reply ]
Aug 16 2008

CORPSECORPS  I haven't noticed the slightest blip with Firefox.

.  
(Version 3.0.1)

praisebury
0
[ Reply ]
View all 714 posts >>