Monthly update: February 2026

The next version of Read Next, the reading list extension for Firefox from AE Creations, is now in beta, and delivers much-requested support for more cloud file hosts for syncing your reading list. Testers are needed to try it out and find any bugs before it's released to a wider audience, so if you're interested in participating, check out the blog post for the latest beta release!

Sync your reading list using Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive, in addition to Dropbox.

Translators are wanted for updating the UI text -- and of course, translations for additional languages are always welcome. If you're fluent in English and another world language, consider contributing a translation in the Crowdin project for Read Next.

I'm aiming for a release of Read Next 1.6 at the end of this month or early March. A minor update to Clippings is also planned for this month, so watch for a release announcement in the next few weeks.

Read Next 1.6 beta 3 released!

A third beta release of the next version of Read Next, the reading list extension for Firefox from AE Creations, is now available for testers and early adopters craving the latest and greatest. This beta release fixes a severe bug that caused Read Next to crash on startup. While it's the most stable so far, expect to run into the occasional bug.

Read on to learn more about what's new in Read Next 1.6, and how to get it!

What's New

• You can now sync your reading list using Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. Dropbox continues to be available as an option for syncing
•  New in 1.6b3  Added dark mode support for the cloud file host chooser in extension preferences 
•  Fixed in 1.6b3  Error during extension startup 

How to Get It

To install this beta release, head over to the Read Next 1.6 beta 3 page on GitHub. Look for the link to readnext-1.6b3.xpi, then click on it and follow the prompts to add it to Firefox.

If you've installed a previous beta release, you'll be automatically updated to this release if automatic extension updates are turned on. 

Read Next 1.6 requires Firefox 128 or newer.

Help and Support

Questions and comments about Read Next should be posted to the AE Creations Help and Support forums, hosted on Groups.io.

If you find a bug, you may file a bug report on GitHub. Please search the issues list first to confirm that your issue has not already been reported.

Translators Wanted!

Translators are needed to update the UI text that have been added for this version. If you're fluent in English and another world language and would like to help, get started by joining the Crowdin project for Read Next!

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the development of Read Next and make it better for yourself and users around the world. Contributors will have their efforts recognized and credited on this blog in the official release post, and listed in the credits page that is linked in the About dialog.

Read Next 1.6 beta 2 released!

A second beta release of the next version of Read Next, the reading list extension for Firefox from AE Creations, is now available for testers and early adopters craving the latest and greatest, and are willing to tolerate a few inevitable bugs.

Read on to learn more about what's new in Read Next 1.6, and how to get it!

What's New

• You can now sync your reading list using Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. Dropbox continues to be available as an option for syncing
•  New in 1.6b2  Minor UI improvements

How to Get It

To install this beta release, head over to the Read Next 1.6 beta 2 page on GitHub. Look for the link to readnext-1.6b2.xpi, then click on it and follow the prompts to add it to Firefox.

If you've installed the previous beta release, you'll be automatically updated to this release if automatic extension updates are turned on. 

Read Next 1.6 requires Firefox 128 or newer.

Help and Support

Questions and comments about Read Next should be posted to the AE Creations Help and Support forums, hosted on Groups.io.

If you find a bug, you may file a bug report on GitHub. Please search the issues list first to confirm that your issue has not already been reported.

Translators Wanted!

Translators are needed to update the UI text that have been added for this version. If you're fluent in English and another world language and would like to help, get started by joining the Crowdin project for Read Next!

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the development of Read Next and make it better for yourself and users around the world. Contributors will have their efforts recognized and credited on this blog in the official release post, and listed in the credits page that is linked in the About dialog.

Read Next 1.6 beta 1 released - Testers Wanted!

This is the first beta release of the next version of Read Next, the reading list extension for Firefox from AE Creations. It is being made available for testers and early adopters craving the latest and greatest, and are willing to tolerate a few inevitable bugs.

Read on to learn more about what's new in Read Next 1.6, and how to get it!

What's New

• You can now sync your reading list using Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. Dropbox continues to be available as an option for syncing

How to Get It

To install this beta release, head over to the Read Next 1.6 beta 1 page on GitHub. Look for the link to readnext-1.6b1.xpi, then click on it and follow the prompts to add it to Firefox.

Read Next 1.6 requires Firefox 128 or newer.

Help and Support

Questions and comments about Read Next should be posted to the AE Creations Help and Support forums, hosted on Groups.io.

If you find a bug, you may file a bug report on GitHub. Please search the issues list first to confirm that your issue has not already been reported.

Coming soon: Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive support in Read Next

Many of you have asked that Read Next, the reading list extension for Firefox from AE Creations, should have more choice of cloud file hosts to connect to for syncing your reading list. Currently, Dropbox is the only supported cloud file host.

Since this is a popular request, I've decided to revisit Read Next to add support for Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. This will be available in an upcoming new version -- but for those of you who are keen in being one of the first to try it out, keep an eye out on this blog for a beta release announcement and a call for testers.

Check Links 1.0.1 released!

A minor update to Check Links, the Thunderbird extension from AE Creations that lets you review the URLs of hyperlinks in a draft message before sending, has been released and is now available from Add-ons for Thunderbird and the AE Creations website. Check Links is compatible with Thunderbird 128 and newer.

If you already have Check Links installed, it will be updated for you if automatic extension updates are enabled. Otherwise, open Add-ons Manager (from the Thunderbird menu, click Add-ons and Themes), click on the entry for Check Links in the list of installed extensions, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Check for Updates.

What's New

• Improvements to the Table View dialog 

Help and Support

Questions and comments about Check Links should be posted to the AE Creations Help and Support forums, hosted on Groups.io.

Clippings for Thunderbird 7.1.4 released!

Another minor update to Clippings for Thunderbird, the extension that saves frequently-entered text for later pasting into email messages, has been released and is now available from Add-ons for Thunderbird and the AE Creations website. Compatible with Thunderbird 140 and newer.

If you already have an older version of Clippings for Thunderbird installed, it will be updated for you if automatic extension updates are enabled. Otherwise, open Add-ons Manager (from the Thunderbird menu, click Add-ons and Themes), click on the entry for Clippings for Thunderbird in the list of installed extensions, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Check for Updates.

What's New

• In Clippings Manager, the Name textbox now has the focus when creating a new clipping or folder (issue #252)
• Other fixes and improvements 

Help and Support

Questions and comments about Clippings for Thunderbird should be posted to the AE Creations Help and Support forums, hosted on Groups.io.

Clippings 7.1.4 released!

Another minor update for Clippings, the Firefox extension from AE Creations that lets you save frequently-entered text for later pasting into web page forms, has been released and is now available from Firefox Add-ons and the AE Creations website. Clippings 7.1 is compatible with Firefox 140 and newer. 

If you already have Clippings installed, it will be updated for you if automatic extension updates are enabled. Otherwise, open Add-ons Manager (from the Firefox menu, select "Extensions and Themes"), click on the entry for Clippings in the list of installed extensions, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Check for Updates.

What's New

•  In Clippings Manager, the Name textbox now has the focus when creating a new clipping or folder (issue #575)
• Other fixes and improvements

Things You Should Know About

• Thunderbird Users: This version of Clippings is designed for Firefox and is not compatible with Thunderbird. Get Clippings for Thunderbird, which is compatible with Thunderbird 140 and newer.
  
• Some features may not be available when Firefox is in Private Browsing mode, or if the browser privacy settings are too restrictive.
• While Clippings works on the vast majority of web sites, some are now preventing pasting into text boxes. If pasting doesn't work, copy the clipping from Clippings Manager or Clippings Sidebar by right-clicking on it and selecting Copy Clipping Text. You can then paste the clipping into the web page by selecting Paste from the browser context menu.

Help and Support

Questions and comments about Clippings should be posted to the AE Creations Help and Support forums, hosted on Groups.io.

Read Next 1.5.5 released!

Another minor update for Read Next, the reading list extension for Firefox from AE Creations, has been released and is now available from Firefox Add-ons and the AE Creations website. Read Next 1.5 is compatible with Firefox 128 and newer.

If you already have an older version of Read Next installed, it will be updated for you if automatic extension updates are enabled. Otherwise, open Add-ons Manager (from the Firefox menu, select "Extensions and Themes"), click on the entry for Read Next in the list of installed extensions, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Check for Updates.

What's New

• Bug fix: Reading list additions and deletions sometimes aren't synced right away (issue #122)
• Other fixes and improvements 

Help and Support

Questions and comments about Read Next should be posted to the AE Creations Help and Support forums, hosted on Groups.io.

Monthly update: January 2026

Happy New Year! With a new year comes exciting possibilities and ideas for new projects. There are a few ideas that I'm still thinking about -- but other than that, I have a clearer picture of what I'll be working on in January.

On New Year's Day, I deployed improvements to the AE Creations website. There's a new site navigation menu to organize the extensions by host application to reduce crowding on the navigation bar and make room for future expansion.

The new site navigation menu. 

Look for minor updates to the AE Creations extensions over the next few days. I'm also going to start working on some projects, beginning with experimentation and development of prototypes. Some of these will become new versions of existing products, while others could be entirely new.

Monthly update: December 2025

This month, I'll be stepping back to get some much-needed rest and enjoy the holidays. I have some ideas that I'm planning to pursue in the new year, and I'll share more about them soon. Until then, Happy Holidays!

Leave a Review!

If you're enjoying any of the AE Creations extensions for Firefox and Thunderbird, take a few moments to leave a review on their Firefox Add-ons (AMO) or Add-ons for Thunderbird (ATN) page:

• Clippings: AMO, ATN
• Check Links: ATN
• Read Next: AMO
• Panic Button: AMO

Please refrain from posting support requests or bug reports to the review pages, as I would not be able to answer them from there. Use the GitHub issue tracker for the respective product, or post to the Groups.io forum.

Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee: More ways to donate

I've added more options for generous users like you to support my creations of Firefox and Thunderbird extensions. You can now donate through Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee!

Patreon

Become a patron and make a monthly contribution for as low as CA$4.99/month to support my work. Upgrade to have your name or your company's name listed on the AE Creations website!

Buy Me a Coffee

Make a contribution in an amount of your choice, and optionally make it a monthly payment.

Other Ways to Contribute

Liberapay and PayPal continue to be available as options for making a donation. 

Whichever way you choose to donate, your support will ensure the continued development of AE Creations extensions such as Clippings, and motivate me to create more cool, useful products that delight and inspire users like you. Show your support and make a contribution today!

Please note that contributions are not tax-deductible; therefore, tax receipts will not be issued.

Introducing Sync Clippings Helper for Organizations

Sync Clippings Helper is the companion app for the Clippings extension for Firefox and Thunderbird that quietly synchronizes your clippings between computers or multiple instances of those applications. Sync Clippings Helper for Organizations is aimed at Windows system administrators who want to deploy Sync Clippings Helper in IT-managed environments such as businesses, schools, libraries and other large organizations.

Sync Clippings Helper for Organizations is based on the recent release of Sync Clippings Helper 2.0.1, and comes with these extra features:

• Available as an MSI package for easy deployment.
• The sync file location setting is stored in the user's roaming profile folder, so the setting follows them when they use Clippings in Firefox and Thunderbird on different PCs belonging to the same Windows domain.

The MSI package for Sync Clippings Helper for Organizations is made possible by Advanced Installer. 

How to Get It

Go to the Sync Clippings Helper for Organizations page for download links and installation instructions.

On Windows, the Windows Defender SmartScreen dialog may appear when launching the setup program. Rest assured that it's perfectly safe to proceed with the installation. To allow the setup program to run, click More Info, then Run Anyway.

Open Source Maintenance Fee

Use of Sync Clippings Helper for Organizations requires an Open Source Maintenance Fee. While the source code is freely available under the terms of the Mozilla Public License, downloading releases and opening issues require adherence to the Maintenance Fee.

In short, if you use this product to generate revenue, the Maintenance Fee is required.

To pay the Maintenance Fee, become a Sponsor.

Help and Support

Questions and comments about Sync Clippings Helper should be posted to the AE Creations Help and Support forums, hosted on Groups.io.

Read Next 1.5.4 released!

Another minor update for Read Next, the reading list extension for Firefox from AE Creations, has been released and is now available from Firefox Add-ons and the AE Creations website. Read Next 1.5 is compatible with Firefox 128 and newer.

If you already have an older version of Read Next installed, it will be updated for you if automatic extension updates are enabled. Otherwise, open Add-ons Manager (from the Firefox menu, select "Extensions and Themes"), click on the entry for Read Next in the list of installed extensions, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Check for Updates.

What's New

•  Now available in French 

Help and Support

Questions and comments about Read Next should be posted to the AE Creations Help and Support forums, hosted on Groups.io.

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to Crowdin contributor DenB10 for translating Read Next into French!

If you're fluent in English and another world language and would like to help update or add a new translation, consider contributing a translation in Crowdin. Localizations in other languages are always welcome, and will be added in future releases.

Panic Button 5.1.3 released!

Another minor update to Panic Button, the Firefox extension from AE Creations that quickly hides your browser windows from curious eyes with a click of a button, has been released and is now available from Firefox Add-ons and the AE Creations website. Panic Button 5.1 is compatible with Firefox 139 and newer.

If you already have an older version of Panic Button installed, it will be updated for you if automatic extension updates are enabled. Otherwise, open Add-ons Manager (from the Firefox menu, select "Extensions and Themes"), click on the entry for Panic Button in the list of installed extensions, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Check for Updates.

What's New

• On Windows, a banner has been added to the extension preferences page, warning about incompatibility of the "Hide and Replace" action with web app windows

Help and Support

Questions and comments about Panic Button should be posted to the AE Creations Help and Support forums, hosted on Groups.io.

Monthly update: November 2025

A recent donor and self-described "fanatical note taker" left a comment expressing heartfelt appreciation for how Clippings is helping them organize their notes on the web. It's great to learn that users are getting a boost in productivity with Clippings, and are using this extension for Firefox and Thunderbird in different and wonderful ways that I didn't expect!

Creating extensions for Firefox and Thunderbird is a passionate hobby that I work on in my spare time, and these donations are a great way to show appreciation for the work that I do and motivate me to keep on creating cool, useful Firefox and Thunderbird extensions. Show your support and make a contribution today! Donations are accepted through Liberapay or PayPal.

Coming Soon: Sync Clippings Helper for Organizations

Sync Clippings Helper is the companion app for the Clippings extension for Firefox and Thunderbird that quietly syncs your clippings between computers or multiple instances of those applications. To improve the installation experience of the Sync Clippings Helper app for Windows system administrators, a new installer of this application will be available soon, targeting IT professionals in schools, libraries, businesses and other large organizations.

Sync Clippings Helper for Organizations comes with these extra features:

• Available as an MSI package for easy deployment
• The sync file location setting is stored in the user's roaming profile folder, so the setting follows them when they use Clippings in Firefox and Thunderbird on different PCs belonging to the same Windows domain

Keep an eye out on this blog for the release announcement!