Extension Update Checker
Extension Update Checker monitors normally installed Firefox extensions and alerts users when newer versions are available. It displays update badges and popup details, and can check self-hosted extensions when granted permission to access their update URLs.
Overview
6 featuresExtension Update Checker sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It focuses on keeping manually managed or self-hosted Firefox extensions up to date without checking each one individually. It is built as a consumer product for firefox users who disable automatic add-on updates. It is available for free. It ships for the web and embeddable surfaces.
Behind Extension Update Checker is kgersen, and it first shipped in 2014. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 14.6k stars and 13 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include update monitoring, toolbar badge, and update notifications. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- Update monitoring
- Toolbar badge
- Update notifications
- Popup status
- Self-hosted checks
- Permission controls
Built with & integrations
- GitHub Copilot
- commit ed59f5c7d7f6 · since May 2026
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
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- Indexed15 Sep · 14:36 UTCExtension Update Checker verified via Firefox Add-onsSource: Firefox Add-ons · Open
Frequently asked questions about Extension Update Checker
- What is Extension Update Checker?
- Extension Update Checker focuses on keeping manually managed or self-hosted Firefox extensions up to date without checking each one individually. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
- Who should use Extension Update Checker?
- Extension Update Checker is a consumer product built for firefox users who disable automatic add-on updates.
- Does Extension Update Checker have a free plan?
- Yes — Extension Update Checker is free to use.
- What platforms does Extension Update Checker run on?
- Extension Update Checker runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
- Is Extension Update Checker still maintained?
- The GitHub repository shows 13 commits in the last 90 days.
- What are alternatives to Extension Update Checker?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Extensions Update Tracker, Firefox PlugIn-Checker, and Addon Update Notifier.Extensions Update TrackerFirefox PlugIn-CheckerAddon Update Notifier
- Who makes Extension Update Checker?
- Extension Update Checker is developed by kgersen.
- How long has Extension Update Checker been around?
- Extension Update Checker first shipped in 2014.
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