This solution was developed by Yandex, but can be used in any browser, not just the one released by this company. Next we will talk about installing and using them in mozilla firefox.
There is always the option to save a link to desired page or resource by clicking on the star in the address bar. In Firefox Quantum, links to the most visited sites are displayed in the tab new page, but it’s most convenient to use visual bookmarks for this. They have several advantages:
Where to download and how to install the add-on
There are two resources, where you can download visual bookmarks for Mozilla Firefox: Yandex and browser extension catalog. Next we will talk about where exactly you can find the add-on on each of them.
Page with Yandex Elements
Directory of addons for Mozilla Firefox
- In the browser menu, select “Add-ons” (you can also call it by simultaneously pressing the Shift, Ctrl and A keys).
- In Firefox Quantum, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the blue button that says "See more add-ons" (at early version Mozilla won't have to do this). Enter the name of the extension in the search bar and install it following the system prompts.
Adjusting individual icons
After installing the addon, you should go to the bookmarks page (to do this, just create new tab) and understand its functionality and appearance. The panel already contains icons for several pages, but if you don’t need them, you can select the ones you like best.
To place a block on the panel, click “Add” at the very bottom. You will be asked:
Having made your choice, click “Add signature” . After that, your favorite resource will appear on the bookmarks page.
The settings of each individual block can be adjusted. Hover your cursor over its top right edge and you will see three small icons:
- lock (if it is open, the settings of an individual bookmark can be changed, if it is closed - not);
- gear (pressing this button opens access to settings);
- cross (by clicking on it, you will remove this or that icon from the page).
General extension settings
To access the add-on's general settings, click "Add" at the bottom of the screen. After this, a list of options will open, changes in which will affect appearance pages with visual bookmarks:
Other options available on the bookmarks bar
If you want to view the latest news directly on the bookmarks bar, activate the news feed on it. To do this, click the “Enable” button in the Yandex line. Next, select and save the sources from which you want to receive news (they will be divided into several thematic categories). Yandex. Zen will be displayed at the very bottom of the panel, under the icons of individual pages.
To synchronize with your Yandex account, just click “Login” in the upper right corner of the screen and enter your data. There you can also go to the personal profile created in the system.
How to remove an addon
Let's assume that you decide to remove this extension and return to the original interface . In this case, bookmarks are deleted like any other add-on in Mozilla:
- in the main menu, select “Add-ons”, and then “Extensions”;
- Find the line with Yandex bookmarks and click the “Delete” button in it. This will temporarily disable this extension.
What to do if you installed them as third party application, and not as an addon? In this case, deletion can be done using Windows tools:
- Find the “Programs” section in the “Control Panel”, and in it - the “Uninstall a program” item;
- find the required plugin in the list (but do not accidentally delete Yandex. Browser itself), right-click on it and delete it;
- you need to follow the instructions that will appear on the screen.
How to restore visual bookmarks in Firefox
If you find that visual bookmarks have disappeared in Firefox, this is not yet a reason to claim that the browser or add-on has failed. Possible reasons the problems are:
Now you know how to use this Yandex extension. All that remains is to install it in the browser and evaluate the convenience of this solution.
Visual bookmarks from Yandex replace the blank Firefox browser page that appears when opening a new tab. Using visual bookmarks, you can navigate to pre-installed or frequently visited sites in one click. Each bookmark is a miniature picture, which, when clicked, takes you to the desired site.
Installing Visual Bookmarks is quite simple. The algorithm for obtaining this add-on for Firefox is described below.
Installing Yandex Visual Bookmarks
You can install the add-on directly from the Yandex website.
On the screen with visual bookmarks there is a Yandex search bar, through which you can find any information. It is possible to customize the background. The user can select a picture from the proposed collection or set his own image. To quickly navigate to recent history, downloads, bookmarks and settings, you can use the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
For those who liked the old visual bookmarks from Yandex, I advise you to watch this video on how to install them:
Removing Elements and Visual Bookmarks
If you don't like the add-on, you can remove it at any time. To do this, go to Add-ons in the main menu.
On the left, select Extensions. A list of all will open installed extensions Firefox. Find Visual Bookmarks and Elements in the list. Opposite each extension there are buttons “Disable”, which serves to temporarily disable, and “Uninstall”, which completely uninstalls the extension.
Click the "Delete" button. Firefox will prompt you to restart to complete the uninstall or cancel the action if the button was clicked by mistake. Click "Restart Now" and the browser will automatically restart and finish removing the add-on.
The issue of comfort in using an Internet browser is very important for almost any user. Especially if a person does not have experience using a computer, visual bookmarks will help him quickly navigate the Mozilla interface and find the necessary information or site. Simply put, such bookmarks are a tool for quick access to your favorite sites.
When using any visual bookmarks, you are guaranteed to speed up the process of working with the Internet browser. Everything you need will be before your eyes, right after launching your favorite Mozilla. But we will focus on Yandex bookmarks, since they are the most practical and easy to use.
Installing visual bookmarks in Mozilla Firefox from Yandex
When installing bookmarks for Mozilla, be attentive to the description of the add-on. Pay attention to the developer and make sure that he is verified to avoid conflicts between the browser and your computer. Download this add-on only if the developer is Yandex or Mozilla.
Let's install visual bookmarks using Mozilla Firefox add-ons.
Download Yandex visual bookmarks for Mozilla Firefox
- To download the add-on, follow the link above and click the button "Add to Firefox" at the bottom of the blue block.
- Mozilla does everything for the maximum security of its users, so it always asks if you are sure to install this or that add-on. In this case, we need to press the button "Install", starting the long-awaited installation.
- When the installation is complete, a corresponding message will be displayed. Click "OK", smoothly moving on to the bookmark settings for you.
Setting up visual bookmarks
Once the installation of the add-on is complete, in a new open tab we will be greeted by a new window with the ability to configure tables that contain links to sites. The user can enter any site into this window so that it is always quickly accessible.
In order to create a new bookmark and open visual bookmarks from Yandex, just click on «+»
in the tab bar. 
Changing the background of visual bookmarks
- When opening tabs, you can change the background to the one you like without going into the settings on the start window. To do this, just click on the selected picture and select the item "Ready" to the right of the proposed background options.
- If you want to set your own background, click the button at the bottom right "Settings", opening additional settings background image.
- In the window that opens, click on the item "Upload your background" and select your own image as the background image on the bookmarks page.
How to add a new site to your bookmarks bar
- To add a new site to the bookmarks bar, just click the button "Add bookmark".
- In the window that opens, enter the URL of the site that we want to add to the quick access panel.
- After adding a site, it will appear at the end of the web pages panel with quick access to them. Now you can access it at any time by simply opening your visual bookmarks and clicking on the icon of the added site.
Editing existing bookmarks
To edit the visual bookmarks of sites located on the page, you need to hover over any of the existing tiles and select the appropriate option.
- By pressing the small lock, we secure the bookmark in place. This means that even if new bookmarks appear, the pinned one will still remain in its place.
- Clicking on the gear opens a window with full editing of the existing bookmark. It is suggested to edit the site link and its description after clicking the button "Edit Description".
- To delete a site page from the Yandex visual bookmarks bar,
you need to click on the cross...
- To delete a site page from the Yandex visual bookmarks bar,
- Confirm your action by pressing the button "Yes".
Small information block
When you open visual bookmarks, a small block appears at the top with information that is important for most active people:
- Current weather conditions;
- Current exchange rates in the country.
By clicking on one of the options you can find out more detailed information. This block can be deleted by clicking on the cross to the right of the information block and hovering over it with the mouse as a tab for settings.
Regulating the number of bookmarks
- Click "Settings" on the start window.
- At the very top we adjust the parameter "Quantity" to the value we need. The more bookmarks there are, the smaller their size on the panel.
Additional parameters for Yandex bookmarks
In addition to the main ones, there are additional parameters, also located in the window called up by clicking on "Settings" on the main panel. These parameters will allow you to free the panel from unnecessary information and make using the visual panel even more convenient, at your discretion.
In order to ensure that in case of failure operating system or if necessary, reinstall the Internet browser without setting up tabs again, there is a function to save them. The main thing is, do not forget to regularly fix the changed tabs using the button "Save to file".
In general, visual bookmarks from Yandex are a good product for those who like simplicity. Using a browser with quick access to your favorite sites makes working on the computer more enjoyable and much more convenient.
If you prefer to use online services from Yandex in Firefox, and in general, are partial to ways to improve the comfort of web surfing, you will probably be interested in this article. She will tell you how to install Yandex visual bookmarks for Mozilla Firefox and Yandex.Bar, how to configure them and, if necessary, remove or delete them in the browser.
Yandex Bookmarks
How to install?
1. Open the official Firefox web resource for downloading extensions - addons.mozilla.org.
2. Enter the query “visual bookmarks from Yandex” into the site’s search bar.
3. In the pop-up toolbar, click on the addon with the same name.
4. On the add-on page, click “Add to Firefox”.
Note. If you want to download previous (old) versions of the addon for Firefox, go to the page - https://addons.mozilla.org/ru/firefox/addon/yandex-visual-bookmarks/versions/.
5. Wait until the distribution completes downloading.
6. Click the “Install” button in the download panel.
Attention! The Visual Bookmarks addon is provided to users free of charge.
7. If installation is successful, the extension panel with site preview blocks will open in new browser tabs.
Attention! If “Bookmarks” does not work or does not launch, check your Internet connection, as well as the settings of addons that block elements on the page (NoScript, Adguard, Adblock, etc.). Perhaps they interfere with the correct operation of the service.
How to use and configure?
By default, immediately after installation, the panel already contains a set of bookmarks: links to popular services ( search engine Yandex, Mail, Maps, lenta.ru, Kinopoisk, Youtube, etc.). If necessary, they can be replaced or completely removed.
If you want to install a preview of your favorite site on the addon panel:
1. Click the “Add Bookmark” option (located below the thumbnail blocks).
2. In the settings panel, you can enter the site addresses yourself or select it from the catalog:
Click the required section:
“Popular” - well-known trusted websites;
"Recently Visited"- sites from your browser history (that you opened).
3. If you select a site from the preset lists (“Popular” or “Recently Visited”), click on its block in the tiled menu.
And it will immediately appear in the panel.
Each tab has a mini-settings panel. To display it, move the cursor to the upper right corner of the bookmark.
Button meaning:
“lock” - can take two positions: closed - access to the bookmark settings is blocked; open - unlocked.
“cross” - remove the bookmark (completely remove the block from the panel).
Note. Before removal, the addon makes an additional request to activate the command.
“gear” - changing the site address in the bookmark block. Just like when adding a new site, you can manually register domain name or select a bookmark from the catalog.
If you need to change the general settings of the addon, accordingly, click the “Settings” link located next to the “Add ...” option.
A column of settings will open on the right side of the tab, which can be disabled or changed if necessary.
- “Quantity”: if you want to see more bookmarks in the panel (increase their number), move this slider to the right so that the required number of bookmarks is displayed in the window at the top (for example, 20).
- “Bookmark view”: options for displaying bookmarks (change of design).
- “Background”: load a different panel background; You can install one of the preset images or upload an image from your computer.
- “Additional settings”: disable/enable additional functional elements.
- Set as Home: Clicking this button will make the bookmarks tab appear on home page when starting the browser.
Also in this list of settings there are tools for importing/exporting bookmarks:
At the very bottom of the list, under the words “Backup...”, click the “down arrow” icon.
- “Save…” - create a backup copy of your bookmarks;
- “Load…” - restore bookmarks from a saved copy.
Among additional options addon - support for the Zen news service. It is built into Yandex Browser, but Firefox is available only after installing “Visual Bookmarks”.
To activate the news feed, in the “Yandex.Zen” block (under the bookmarks block), click the “Enable” button.
On the new page, select the sites from which you want to view posts in your feed.
Sources are cataloged by topic (Technology and Science, News, Entertainment, etc.).
Once setup is complete, post previews will be displayed under your bookmarks. Scroll down the tab a little.
For those who want to synchronize data with a Yandex account or quickly go to the personal profile of this system, there is a “Login” button. Click it and enter your login credentials.
This application is also available on the Firefox extensions website. You can easily find it using the “search for add-ons” line. Installation is performed in the standard way - using the “Add...” button.
After connecting on the right side top panel FF toolbar icons will be displayed. By default, two buttons are installed - Yandex. Mail and Weather. The addon determines the geographic region automatically by IP address.
If desired, the panel can be expanded:
1. Move the cursor over the toolbar and click the right mouse button.
2. In the settings menu, click “Elements...”.
3. In the window that opens, click on the buttons of the services that you want to see in the Yandex.Bar panel. And then click the right arrow icon. It is located on the border of two tuning blocks.
4. Click “Close” to remove the settings window.
A group of buttons can be hidden and revealed using the arrow icon, which is located on the right side of the menu icon.
How to remove Yandex services from the browser and Windows?
If you don't know how to remove Yandex visual bookmarks and Yandex.Bar, follow this guide:
1. In the Firefox menu, open: Tools → Add-ons.
2. In the “Extensions” section, in the Yandex add-on blocks, click the “Delete” or “Disable” button (for temporary deactivation).
If you installed Yandex extensions as additional software through the installer of any application, in addition to uninstalling add-ons in the browser, you also need to remove the service applications from the operating system.
This is done like this:
- Click Start.
- Go to "Control Panel".
- Click the “Uninstall a program” section.
- Right-click on the Yandex application (but not the browser, don’t get confused!).
- Click the "Delete" option.
- Follow the uninstaller prompts.
Have a comfortable use Firefox browser and “Visual bookmarks” from Yandex.
After Yandex developed its own search engine, it updated most of its services. The so-called improvement also affected the Mazil search engine, which many users did not like very much.
That is why the question of returning to old version saved resources in Firefox.
Restoring visual bookmarks
Before starting the procedure, you need to remove the new addition. To do this, open the Firefox menu and click on the “Add-ons” column, then activate the Extensions item.
First of all, you need to download the file from previous version and drag it to open window browser. After performing these manipulations, the browser will open the installation window, where you will need to click on the Run Now button.
After the restart is complete, you need to go to the search engine menu and select the Add-ons column. In this column you should find the Extensions item and go to the Manage add-ons tab. To prevent visual bookmarks from disappearing next to the item of the same name, you must select the More details link. 
After this, you need to disable the program update by checking the box next to Disabled. This will prevent the extension from changing automatically.
If previously saved data was lost, then it is worth trying to restore it backup copy. To do this, in the search engine settings you need to specify the Import item and backup and see possible recovery options.
Features of work
If you managed to return the old visual bookmarks for Mozilla Firefox, then you need to further consolidate the positive result. To do this, after disconnecting automatic update you should do the following:
The newly opened search engine will immediately return home page in the old form of saved resources for Mazilla.
When answering the question of how to return to its previous appearance, one cannot fail to mention that links from Yandex can also be optimized at your discretion.
In a special window you can set the update frequency, the number of links, or set a new background image. The missing interface becomes fully accessible to the user. Recovery also involves additional activation of the necessary parameters. The user can, for example, display a panel of sites or change their number in the browser window.
To add new resources, select an empty window and left-click. Then find in the displayed area one of those sites that have recently been closed or enter the address of another.
If necessary, the windows can be moved. The following operations with resources are available to the user:
- Editing.
- Update.
- Delete.
Restore old look Saving sites in Firefox is quite simple. To do this, you just need to select the previous modification of the panel from Yandex, install it and configure it according to your preferences.
