Q: Should I be using a non Firefox browser?
A: It’s not strictly necessary, but it’s likely to get us better results. Most users seeking Firefox do so using other browsers such as Edge, Chrome Safari or Opera and search engine results can depend on the browser you are using.
Q: How can I know if an installer is not official?
A: On Windows, when you open the downloaded .exe file, you’ll see a pop-up with a “Verified publisher” name. If “Mozilla corporation” is the publisher you have an official installer, else it’s not.
Q: How can I know the Firefox version that just got installed?
A: Open the Firefox hamburger menu, select “Help” and then “About Firefox”. A pop-up will open and show your Firefox version.
Q: How can I know the Firefox locale that just got installed?
A: Enter about:preferences#general, under language identify the currently used to display menus, messages or notifications.
Q: How can I find the installer download link (often not obvious from the download buttons)?
A:
On Firefox, open the download panel, right-click on the downloaded file and select “Copy download link”.
On Chrome, go to chrome://downloads, identify the downloaded file, right click on file name and copy the download address.
On Edge, go to the download panel, right-click on the downloaded file and select “Copy download link”.