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.
Stats
By:
Vasyl Maherka
Rating:
3.78
(156)
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:
Size:
24.92K
Email:
vm*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
,Privacy policy
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
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828
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Not available on Chrome
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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
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
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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