Foxit Reader Plugin for Mozilla Current Version Plugin

Current Version Plugin Foxit Reader Plugin for Mozilla

If you are tired of downloading PDF files when you just need to view it quickly, you need to have a PDF plugin installed in your Firefox browser. If you use Foxit Reader for viewing PDF files, you can install its plugin in Firefox to view PDF files in your browser without having to open a standalone PDF reader. The plugin adds functionality in your Firefox browser that lets it display PDF files just like normal web pages. However, you will not have all the tools and exclusive editing mode that you get when you open your PDF files in Foxit Reader. But it’s excellent for just viewing PDF files.
If you have used a similar plugin from Adobe, you’d know it crashes often. This is a major reason that people download and view PDF files in standalone application even when they just need to see a page from the particular PDF files. With current version plugin foxit reader plugin for mozilla, you don’t have to worry about crashes or system hanging. It also runs faster than Adobe’s PDF plugin.
With Mozilla Foxit Reader add-on, you don’t have to download PDF files to view them but that doesn’t mean you can’t save them if you need to. It lets you save files if you think you need to have it with you after you see it.

Installation Guide

To install this extension, you just need to download Foxit Reader Desktop application. When you are installing the desktop client, you will have an option to install Firefox plugin. Check the relevant box and you will have browser plugin installed. You will have to restart your browser before you can start using the plugin.
You can download Foxit Reader plugin for Firefox HERE.
After you download the file, you need to run the installer.
Check the box for installing Firefox plugin.

Troubleshoot

If you did everything as mentioned in installation guide, you should not have any problems. However, if you still face some issues, you can always go back to previous state by uninstalling the Foxit Reader and its Firefox Plugin from Add/Remove programs in Windows. Perform a clean installation after you have successfully uninstalled the earlier version. Make sure you have the latest installation file from Foxit.
When installing the Current Version Plugin Foxit Reader Plugin, close your Firefox browser for any possible conflicts. Update your Firefox browser if you need to. Sometimes, older version of browser may not work with latest version of plugin.
It should now work without any issues.

Advantages/Disadvantages

Pros

The current version plugin Foxit Reader Plugin for Mozilla works faster than Adobe’s plugin. Load times are relatively less while it doesn’t crash like Adobe plugin. There is nothing complicated about it. When you have the add-on installed, you can either download or view online when clicking on a PDF file.

Cons

Many users reported security issues with Foxit Reader plugin for Mozilla Firefox web browser. However, the latest version has improved on security and not there are no security concerns being reported.

Rating

-Rated 5/5 for its speed, performance and stability.
-Relevant plugins: Adobe Reader plugin for Firefox.
-Final Verdict: It’s better than Adobe’s plugin. Doesn’t crash and never hangs your computer while opening a PDF file. Excellent plugin!