The article discusses the author's concerns and requirements regarding the use of passkeys for web authentication, emphasizing the need for accessibility and backup options over high security. The author expresses a desire for a software-only, open-source passkeys solution that works with Firefox and allows manual backup and transfer of credentials. They highlight KeePassXC as a potential candidate but also call for better integration and support for passkeys in Firefox.

Mozilla is developing a new feature for Firefox that will display direct search results in the address bar as users type, allowing them to bypass traditional search engine results pages. This approach enhances user privacy by encrypting queries and ensures that no single party can link a user's search to their identity. The feature is currently in testing and will be rolled out gradually, starting in the United States.

Mozilla has announced that starting November 3rd, 2025, all new Firefox extensions must declare their personal data collection practices in their manifest.json file, ensuring transparency for users during installation. Extensions must comply with these requirements to be submitted for signing on addons.mozilla.org, and full adoption of this framework will be required by mid-2026.