Firefox 153 Nightly Rolls Out New Settings UI
Firefox 153 Nightly has introduced a new user interface for its settings area. The redesign aims to improve organization and navigation, making it easier for users to manage their settings. Mozilla hopes to incorporate this updated settings area into the upcoming Firefox 152 release.
- ▪The new settings UI is now enabled by default in the Firefox Nightly channel.
- ▪The redesign focuses on better organization and easier navigation.
- ▪Mozilla aims to include the updated settings in the upcoming Firefox 152 release.
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Firefox 153 Nightly Rolls Out New Settings UI Written by Michael Larabel in Mozilla on 20 May 2026 at 12:50 PM EDT. Add A Comment The latest nightly builds of Firefox 153 have rolled out a new appearance for the browser's settings area. Mozilla announced today that the redesigned Firefox Settings is now enabled by default in the Firefox Nightly channel. The new Firefox Settings are designed to be better organized and easier navigation, improved management of settings with better descriptions, better separation between different pages/areas, and should all-around be a better experience for managing Firefox web browser settings. All of the AI control settings remain for those curious about that.
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