How to Display your Current Mozilla Firefox Version Number and Check for Updates

Have you ever wondered which version of Mozilla Firefox you are running? Being even one version number behind the current version of your Mozilla Firefox internet web browser may mean that your current version of Mozilla Firefox could be vulnerable to viruses and hackers. Keeping up to date on the latest version of your Mozilla Firefox should be one of your top priorities before you attempt to browse the web. Here is how to display your current Mozilla Firefox version number and to determine if there is a new browser update available.

Step 1. Launch Mozilla Firefox.

Step 2. Locate the blue/upper most “Menu Bar.”

Step 3. Locate (File, Edit, View, History, Bookmarks, Tools, Help) in the Menu Bar.

Step 4. Locate and Left Click once on the “Help” menu option. (Should be the last menu option on the right of the Menu Bar).

Step 5. Locate and Left Click once on “About Firefox.” (Should be the last / Bottom most option in the drop down menu from the “Help” option in the menu bar).

Step 6. Underneath the word “Firefox” will be a string of numbers, such as “41.0.0” (This is your current version number).

Step 7. Bellow the version number you may see the words, “Checking For Updates…” (This means that Mozilla Firefox is checking for a new available version update. If an update is found, you may see a button under your current version number with wording similar to… “Update to 41.0.1” If that is the case, it may be best that you update your current version of Mozilla Firefox to the newest available version to help protect your Mozilla Firefox from viruses and hackers).

That is it! You have successfully found out how to Display your Current Mozilla Firefox Version Number and Check for Available Updates.

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