Mozilla developers working on Firefox recently announced plans to extend official support for their browser to older operating systems, including Windows 8, 8.1, and macOS versions 10.12 to 10.14. This move is particularly notable since many other major browsers and programs, like Steam, have already discontinued support for these outdated systems.
This update is especially relevant for users who continue using unsupported Windows versions. However, no specific timeline has been given for when Mozilla will eventually phase out compatibility for these older systems.
Mozilla developers confirm they will expand Firefox support for older versions of Windows.
This information came to light during an “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit, where Firefox engineers and developers answered questions from the community. The news was shared by colleagues at Neowin.
Additionally, the official Firefox Release Calendar confirmed that the latest version of the browser supporting Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 will continue to receive updates until April 1, 2025. Initially, Mozilla had planned to end support for these systems in September 2024, but they changed course. This extended support highlights that many users still rely on Firefox on older systems like Windows 7.
Just 5 more days until the last Firefox update for Windows 7 and 8.x
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Interestingly, while other popular browsers have discontinued support for older Windows versions, Firefox has extended its support. One of Mozilla’s engineers also mentioned that more details would be shared in the future.
Mozilla continues to prioritize improving Firefox, working to fix bugs and optimize performance across all systems, including those no longer officially supported by Microsoft. This decision shows Mozilla’s commitment to users who, for various reasons, cannot upgrade to newer versions of Windows or macOS.
