How to Turn Off Recommended by Pocket on Firefox
Are you tired of seeing the “Recommended by Pocket” section on your Firefox browser? This feature, while convenient for some, can be intrusive for others. If you’re looking to disable this feature, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to turn off “Recommended by Pocket” on Firefox.
Firstly, it’s important to note that the “Recommended by Pocket” feature is integrated into the Firefox browser. To disable it, you’ll need to adjust the browser’s settings. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner to access the menu.
2. Select “Options” from the menu, which will open a new tab with the browser’s settings.
3. In the left-hand pane, click on “Privacy & Security.”
4. Scroll down to the “Custom” section and look for the “Block new tracking content” option.
5. Click on the toggle switch next to “Block new tracking content” to enable it.
6. Scroll down further and find the “Content blocking” section.
7. Click on the “Manage exceptions” button next to “Tracking content.”
8. In the “Exceptions” window, you’ll see a list of websites that are currently allowed to track you. To block Pocket, find pocket.com and click on the “Remove” button next to it.
9. Close the “Exceptions” window and click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the “Privacy & Security” settings page.
By following these steps, you should have successfully disabled the “Recommended by Pocket” feature on Firefox. This will prevent the browser from showing you personalized recommendations based on your reading habits.
Keep in mind that this method only blocks Pocket from tracking your activity and displaying recommendations. If you want to remove the “Recommended by Pocket” section entirely, you may need to uninstall and reinstall Firefox, as the feature is deeply integrated into the browser.
Disabling the “Recommended by Pocket” feature can help improve your browsing experience by reducing distractions and keeping your reading habits private. If you ever decide to re-enable the feature, simply follow the same steps and toggle the “Block new tracking content” option off.