Firefox's latest experimental desktop releases now enable users to modify default keyboard shortcuts for various browser functions, including history navigation, creating new tabs or windows, searching page content, and printing pages. These settings can be accessed by entering 'about:keyboard' into the address bar within Firefox version 147.
According to reports from tech site GHacks, this capability exists in certain browsers emphasizing user customization, such as Opera and Vivaldi, though it remains uncommon across the industry. Requests for this enhancement in Firefox date back more than two decades, based on historical user discussions in online forums. While add-ons have partially addressed this need in the past, integrating the feature directly into the browser represents a significant advancement for dedicated users.
Firefox has also incorporated enhanced protections against browser fingerprinting to bolster user privacy in recent updates. Additionally, Mozilla has introduced an 'AI Window' tool in the browser, akin to AI integrations like Copilot in Microsoft Edge and Gemini in Google Chrome.
The custom keyboard shortcut option is currently active in Firefox Nightly builds as part of ongoing testing by Mozilla. While its inclusion in the stable release—version 145 at the time of this report—is not assured, it appears poised for eventual rollout.