The developers behind some of the more popular add-ons created for the Firefox browser are the unsung heroes of Mozilla’s browser success. The Firefox browser on its own is a great piece of software, but it is made all the more usable by the large array of add-ons available to enhance it.
Mozilla has decided its about time those developers were able to easily get some recognition for their efforts in the form of cold, hard cash. To that end, a new pilot has been launched this week called Contributions which allows add-on developers to easily receive a donation (contribution) from Firefox users as a way of saying thankyou or for funding continued development.
The Contributions system is voluntary. Developers can set it up for their add-ons, but its up to users if they decide to contribute or not. The transfer of money will be handled through PayPal who Mozilla is currently setting up the payment system with. The other good news is Mozilla aren’t taking a cut and the developer will receive all funds minus the PayPal transaction fee.
Along with the Contributions pilot Mozilla has also introduced “About the Developer” areas which sound like they will act just like a mini-blog. The developer can give details about the add-ons they develop, themselves, and what the future holds.
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