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Mozilla Shakes Up Strategy: Streamlining Projects, Cutting Workforce

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Feb 14, 2024 — 1 min read

Mozilla, the nonprofit behind the popular Firefox web browser, is streamlining its operations and reducing its workforce by laying off approximately 5 percent of its employees, totaling 60 team members. This move comes as the organization shifts its focus to prioritize key products and services, including Firefox Mobile.

Among the adjustments, Mozilla will be scaling back development efforts on various projects. This includes reducing investments in the recently introduced Online Footprint Scrubber feature, a part of the Mozilla Monitor Plus service. Additionally, efforts related to its VPN Relay products and services will see a reduction.

Furthermore, Mozilla plans to gradually wind down development of its Hubs virtual world services, launched several years ago. The organization aims to communicate an exit plan to customers in due course. Similarly, Mozilla will scale back its Mozilla.social service, launched in collaboration with Mastodon in 2023.

To streamline operations further, Mozilla will merge its Pocket, Content, and AI/ML teams into the Firefox Organization. These changes are part of Mozilla’s strategy to prioritize resources towards products with significant growth potential, such as Firefox Mobile.

Despite the adjustments, Mozilla remains committed to its flagship product, Firefox browser. The recent launch of version 122 brought improvements to built-in translation features and search suggestions, underscoring Mozilla’s ongoing commitment to browser innovation.

Mozilla is also known for its Thunderbird email client, which underwent a major revamp in July 2023, rebranded as Thunderbird Supernova. The update introduced various enhancements, including a new Card video for messages, a redesigned toolbar, and a refreshed logo, among other changes.

As Mozilla navigates these changes, its focus on enhancing Firefox Mobile and optimizing resources underscores its commitment to delivering innovative products while adapting to evolving market dynamics.

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