Mozilla Publishes Firefox Roadmap With Nova Redesign, Mobile VPN, and HDR Support as Browser Loses Market Share

Дата публикации: 18-06-2026 09:49:03

Mozilla has released a new Firefox roadmap that highlights upcoming features in productivity, privacy, performance, and AI.
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Mozilla has released a new Firefox roadmap that highlights upcoming features in productivity, privacy, performance, and AI.

The document was published alongside the Firefox 152 update. Some of the features listed have already been introduced, while others are being announced for the first time.

The release coincides with a decline in Firefox's desktop market share, which has dropped from 5.88% in May 2025 to 3.79% in May 2026, according to Statcounter.

Productivity Updates and New Privacy & Security Additions in Firefox

The roadmap highlights several enhancements aimed at boosting productivity. It includes a redesign of the Nova interface, which was previously announced as a major update to the user interface.

Support for tab groups on mobile devices is also part of the plan. Mozilla is adding customizable keyboard shortcuts, a feature they say is among the most requested by users.

Additionally, there are improvements to PDF editing tools, allowing users to split, merge, and reorder files more easily. A redesigned Settings page is already available in Firefox 152.

Mozilla is expanding its privacy features in Firefox to mobile devices:

• The built-in VPN will now be available on mobile platforms in addition to desktop. On
• iOS, Firefox will receive basic ad and tracker blocking capabilities without the need for external add-ons.

This mobile VPN expansion comes after Mozilla's current promotional offer, which provides Firefox users with unlimited VPN bandwidth and access to 28 countries through August 31.

AI Features With User Control, Plus Performance and Web Standards Improvements

Firefox is introducing optional AI features, including a "Quick Answers" tool that allows users to speak with chatbots using voice commands.

Mozilla has highlighted that Firefox is approaching AI differently from other browsers, giving users control over the LLM-based capabilities. Those who prefer not to use AI features can choose to disable them.

Firefox 152 adds experimental support for the JPEG XL image format. HDR video support is also arriving on Windows and Linux systems, fulfilling a request that has been open for more than six years on Mozilla's bug tracker.

Support for Web APIs and built-in safety protections will remain a focus in upcoming releases.

Market Share Context and What the Firefox Roadmap Means for Users

Despite active development efforts, Firefox continues to lose users. Statcounter reports that the browser's desktop market share fell from 5.88% in May 2025 to 3.79% in May 2026. The decline has been steady, with Chrome remaining dominant and Edge gaining ground.

Mozilla recently announced an increase of six million users in EU markets following the rollout of browser choice screens under the Digital Markets Act, but the overall trend remains negative.

The roadmap shows that Mozilla is working on features that long-time Firefox users have asked for, including HDR support, customizable shortcuts, and better tab management.

Expanding the built-in VPN to mobile devices and adding ad blocking on iOS may appeal to users who prioritize privacy.

For those who have stayed with Firefox despite its declining market share, new features will be released gradually over the next few updates.

For users who have switched to Chromium-based browsers, the question is whether these upcoming features and Firefox's continued stance against features like Manifest V3 will be enough to bring them back.

The Firefox roadmap is openly published and available on Mozilla's website. While Mozilla has not set specific release dates for all items, it has indicated that several will be rolled out in upcoming updates.

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