Firefox 128: big feature release and new ESR-base

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Mozilla plans to release Firefox 128 and Firefox 128 ESR today. The new browser version introduces plenty of new features and improvements, including new translate functionality, a unified user data clearing dialog, and more.

All other Firefox editions will also be updated. Firefox for Android to version 128, Firefox Beta and Dev to version 129, and Firefox Nightly to version 130.

Note: This overview of Firefox 128 is released before the official release of the browser. It may take a few hours before it becomes available.

Executive Summary

• Firefox 128.0 is a security, bug-fix, and new feature release.
  
• Firefox 128 ESR is the new ESR base. Firefox 115 ESR will be supported until October 1, 2024.
  
• Mozilla plans to extend support for Firefox on Windows 7 and 8/8.1 (which uses Firefox 115 ESR).
  

Firefox 128.0 download and updateMost unmanaged versions of Firefox are updated automatically. This happens hours or even days after release. Firefox users who want to install the new version immediately may do so in the following way:

1. Select Menu > Help > About Firefox.
   

Firefox displays the current version and runs a check for update. It should pick up Firefox 128.0 at this point to download and install the new version of the browser.

You can also download the latest version of Firefox by following these links:

• Firefox Stable download
  
• Firefox Beta download
  
• Nightly download
  
• Firefox ESR download
  
• Firefox for Android on Google Play
  

Firefox 128.0 changes

Translation improvements



New Firefox translate feature to translate text partsFirefox Translate is now capable of translating text and hyperlink text selections.

Do the following to use the new functionality:

• Select text in Firefox.
  
• Right-click on the selection.
  
• Pick "Translate selection to" from the context menu.
  

Firefox opens a small overlay window. Translation may take a moment to become available.
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