Merlin
Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q

Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q

Overrides the Ctrl-Q and Command-Q shortcut so that you cannot accidentally quit Firefox. To quit anyway, use the 'Quit Firefox' menu item.

What is Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q?
'Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q' is a Firefox add-on designed to prevent unintentional quit from Firefox by overriding default shortcut keys. Particularly useful when operating in private browsing mode, as session restore doesn't restore such tabs. Additionally, an about:config change is suggested for Firefox 87+. Note: Currently, this add-on does not operate as expected in Linux.
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By: Rob W
Users: 978 ▲ 15
Rating: 2.70 (87)
Version: 2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2016-12-22
Weekly download count: 3
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 7.66K
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Instead of this add-on, visit about:config and set browser.quitShortcut.disabled to true to disable Ctrl-Q/Cmd-Q. (Firefox 87+ only, since bug 52821 got fixed).

I have closed Firefox too often by accident while pressing Ctrl-Q (Linux/Windows/Mac) or Command-Q (Mac). This is especially inconvenient in private browsing mode, because such tabs are not restored by session restore when you restart Firefox.

This add-on replaces the Ctrl-Q and Command-Q shortcuts, so that upon pressing these shortcuts, Firefox does not quit any more. This add-on does not work as expected in Linux, until bug 1325692 is fixed. It works on macOS and Windows.

Instead of this add-on, visit about:config and set browser.quitShortcut.disabled to true to disable Ctrl-Q/Cmd-Q.

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Pros
  • Works well on macOS
  • Works great on Windows
  • Works as expected on macOS
  • Works flawlessly on MacOS
Cons
  • Does not work on Linux
  • Does not work on Pop!_OS 20.04 LTS
  • Does not seem to work on Windows 10, Firefox 85.0.2
  • Doesn't work on linux
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  • Does not work on Linux.
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Risk impact

Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Disable Ctrl-Q and Cmd-Q is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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