Always on Top

Always on Top

Sets "Always on Top" style for your Firefox window

What is Always on Top?
'Always on Top' is a simple, user-friendly Firefox add-on that ensures your Firefox window remains at the forefront of your screen, hovering over all other active applications. It can be activated via a browser toolbar button or a Ctrl+Shift+F7 shortcut. Ideal for heavy multitaskers who juggle between applications but desire constant Firefox accessibility. Note: For Firefox 57 and onwards, an additional application is required.
Merlin
Stats
Rating: 3.78 (156)
Version: 6.3 (Last updated: 2021-09-06)
Creation date: 2010-04-13
Weekly download count: 142
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • tabs
Size: 24.92K
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Merlin
Summary

Very simple "Always on top" extension implements equally simple functionality - it allows you to add "Always on top" style for your Firefox window.

Usage: browser toolbar button or Ctrl+Shift+F7 shortcut

Starting from Firefox 57 it requires additional application

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • It is desired as a feature by some users
  • When it works it fulfills the need to keep a browser window always on top
  • Some users find it works well and have not encountered problems
Cons
  • Requires the installation of additional software, which is not clearly stated upfront
  • Some users report that it works only occasionally or not at all
  • Suspected to contain malware or at least raise security concerns
  • It compels some users to download potentially unsafe external extensions
Most mentioned
  • Inconsistency in performance and functionality
  • Security concerns due to additional software requirement
  • Desire for Mozilla to make it a built-in feature of Firefox
  • Claims about being malware or causing other windows to stay on top instead
Recent reviews
Good add but doesn't work on some sites
by Helen Davis, 2024-02-15
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Safety
Risk impact

Always on Top may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Always on Top has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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