Better History NG
A Better History page for Firefox, inspired by Vivaldi.
Issues and suggestions on Github: https://github.com/Christoph-Wagner/firefox-better-history-ng
Better History NG - A Better History page for Firefox
Better History NG is a Firefox add-on that improves the history page, offering a more user-friendly and visually appealing interface, taking inspiration from Vivaldi. It allows users to easily manage their browsing history and access their favorite websites with convenience and efficiency.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 38
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- history
- storage
Size: 7.00M
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Add-on summary
A fork of the archived Original: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/firefox-better-history/
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Improves history management compared to default Firefox history view
- Allows users to see the exact time and day a site was visited
- User-friendly interface with better navigation than Firefox's default history
- Works smoothly and reacts to system clock settings (24h or AM/PM)
- Successful replacement for the now-defunct Better History extension
Cons
- Requires users to click a small button next to each history entry to open sites, rather than allowing a full row click
- Not fully functional with searching history entries, as indicated in some reviews
- Some users feel the layout could be improved for easier navigation
Most mentioned
- Need for better history management
- Ability to see exact visit times
- Wish for a more user-friendly interface with easier site opening options
User reviews
for anyone wondering how to use it: ctrl + alt + H is the shortcut for the new look. I did not discover how to click-navigate it to open.
by Zenfur, 2025-01-19
by hkpd, 2025-01-16
by verticalmike, 2024-12-09
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Better History NG requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Better History NG is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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