Install CQD For Firefox

What You Need First

Firefox users get the same one-click workflow as Chrome users — detection, Download All, flags, and browser-native download queueing.

• Firefox on desktop (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
• A Google account with Classroom access.
• Permission to install add-ons (automatic on personal machines; managed devices may restrict).

Installation Steps

• Open the Firefox Add-ons listing via the install button above.
• Click "Add to Firefox", then approve the permission prompt.
• Open classroom.google.com; refresh any already-open Classroom tab once.
• Download controls appear on posts with attachments — click Download All to test on a real class.

What Makes The Firefox Build Different

Under the hood, Firefox uses the same WebExtension standard as Chrome, which is why feature parity is exact rather than approximate. Where the platforms genuinely differ — download API quirks, storage limits, private-window handling — CQD abstracts those details so your workflow never changes between browsers.

One practical difference is release timing: Mozilla and Chrome Web Store review queues move at different speeds, so a given version may land in Firefox a few days after Chrome. Functionality is identical once it arrives; the changelog notes what shipped when.

First-Week Tips

By the end of that first week you will know whether CQD fits your routine: most students keep a fixed weekly sweep and stop thinking about downloads entirely. If anything feels off, the support page lists exactly what to include in a bug report so fixes land fast.

• Run one Download All on your busiest class to see queue behavior with real file sizes.
• Enable "Run in Private Windows" if you do study sessions in private mode.
• Pin the extension for popup access to progress and cancellation.
• Bookmark the changelog — every release documents exactly what changed.

Feature Parity With Chrome

The Firefox build is the same product, not a stripped port. Bulk downloads, in-flight cancellation, edited/commented post flags, Student Work support, and the privacy posture all match the Chrome version. Where browsers differ technically (download APIs, storage limits), CQD abstracts it so your workflow is identical.

Troubleshooting

• Controls missing: refresh the Classroom tab after first install.
• Still missing: check about:addons that CQD is enabled, then restart Firefox.
• Private windows: extensions can be restricted there by default — allow CQD in private windows via its Add-ons settings if you study in that mode.
• Strict tracking protection quirks: Classroom itself is unaffected; if you ever see odd behavior, report it via GitHub Issues with your Firefox version.