How to Install Mozilla Firefox on Ubuntu 24.04: Quick Guide

Want to install Mozilla Firefox on Ubuntu 24.04? Let’s see how!

How to Install Mozilla Firefox on Ubuntu 24.04?

Mozilla Firefox is a web browser installed on Ubuntu systems by default. However, you can reinstall it if you’ve removed it accidentally!

For this, follow these instructions:

Step 1: Update the Ubuntu System

Open the terminal and execute:

sudo apt update
updating system packages on ubuntu 24.04

Step 2: Install Snapd

Then, install snapd via:

sudo apt-get install snapd
installing snapd on ubuntu 24.04

Step 3: Install Core

To install the required dependencies for the snap, run:

sudo snap install core
installing core package on ubuntu 24.04

Step 4: Install Firefox

On Ubuntu 24.04, install Firefox by executing:

sudo snap install firefox
installing mozilla firefox through snap package on ubuntu 24.04

Step 5: Check Firefox Version

Finally, verify the installed version of Mozilla Firefox on your Ubuntu 24.04 system:

firefox --version
checking mozilla firefox version in ubuntu 24.04

Step 6: Launch Firefox

To open Firefox, execute “firefox” in the terminal:

firefox
launching mozilla firefox through ubuntu 24.04 terminal

Another way to launch Firefox is via the All Apps menu:

launching mozilla firefox through activities menu of ubuntu 24.04

This is how Mozilla Firefox looks on Ubuntu 24.04:

using mozilla firefox on ubuntu 24.04

Uninstalling Mozilla Firefox on Ubuntu 24.04

For uninstalling Firefox from Ubuntu 24.04, run:

sudo snap remove firefox
removing snap package from ubuntu 24.04

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