How-to get Firefox to check for extension updates more often

[Batu69]

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Firefox allows its users great control over most functionality, including the auto-update system for extensions and add-ons. The following steps will show you how to increase the update frequency from once to six times per day:

1. Type in about:config in Firefox’s address field, and press Enter.
2. Accept the warning, and search for “extensions.update.interval” in the list of options.
3. Double-click on the entry and change the value from “86400” (24 hours in seconds) to “14400” (4 hours in seconds).

The new setting won’t come in effect until after Firefox next checks for updates (up to 24 hours). You can force it to take effect immediately by going to the extensions manager in Firefox, clicking the settings/gear icon, and then click on Check for updates.

 

There is probably very little point in checking too often, but you can make up your own mind about how often you want your browser to poll for updates to your extensions. As I mentioned at the start, it might be a good idea to check more frequently if you rely on any security related extensions.

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[debebee]

I just put everything on manual and update on demand ...

[dee.pee]

You also can use this addon : Add-ons Update Checker v2.15 which does the job.

 

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/addon-update-checker/

 

In settings you can choose the checking delay (at start, none, 1h, 6h, 12h, 24h or 48h)

[pc71520]

10 hours ago, teodz1984 said:

I just put everything on manual and update on demand ...

So do I.

[shorty6100]

LastPass Firefox extension is constantly being disabled. Reinstall, disabled again later that day. Very annoying.

[nIGHT]

8 hours ago, teodz1984 said:

I just put everything on manual and update on demand ...

Ditto here.