Firescape Navigator

Show the Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer loading animation in Firefox
What is Firescape Navigator?
Firescape Navigator is a Firefox add-on that shows the Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer loading icon when loading a page. It brings back the nostalgic loading animation for users who miss the old days of browsing.

Add-on stats

Users: 257 ▲ 7
Rating: 4.13 (15)
Version: 1.2.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-10-17
Weekly download count: 17
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 204.75K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Chromescape Navigator (v1.1.0)
4.33 (6) 664
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

What

Firefox addon that shows the Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer loading icon when loading a page.

Why

Nostalgia, I guess ¯_(ツ)_/¯

How

To choose which loading icon to use, go to about:addons and open the Preferences for Firescape Navigator

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Firescape Navigator does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Firescape Navigator is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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