Make the Next Great User Experience

Contest Details

Extend Firefox 3.5 is a developer contest to encourage development and innovation in Web experience through add-ons to Firefox 3.5.

All entries will be judged by a panel of experts, with prizes awarded for entries that make use of new capabilities being introduced in Firefox 3.5 and that demonstrate excellence in user experience, innovativeness, and use of open standards.

Prizes will also be awarded to existing Firefox Add-ons that are updated for Firefox 3.5, and that show significant improvements in user experience and performance.

Important Dates

This edition of the Extend Firefox contest began June 16th, 2009 and entries will be accepted until 11:59pm Pacific Time (GMT -8) ON October 2nd, 2009.

Winners will be announced on or about November 9th, 2009.

Judging and Selection of Winner

All entries will be judged by a panel of experts, with prizes awarded for entries that make use of new capabilities being introduced in Firefox 3.5 and that demonstrate excellence in user experience, innovativeness, and use of open standards.

Prizes

Best New Add-on

Awarded for entries that make use of new capabilities being introduced in Firefox 3.5 and that demonstrate excellence in user experience, innovativeness, and use of open standards.

There will be three grand prize winners in this category and each will receive a prize package comprising:

There will be six runners up in this category and each will receive a prize package comprising:

Best Updated Add-on

Awarded to existing Firefox Add-ons that are updated for Firefox 3.5, and that show significant improvements in user experience and performance.

There will be three winners in this category and each will receive a prize package comprising:

Best Shopping Add-on

Awarded for the best shopping-related entry that demonstrates excellence in user experience, innovativeness, and use of open standards.

There will be one winner in this category who will receive a prize package comprising:

Best Game & Entertainment Add-on

Awarded for the best entertainment-related entry that demonstrates excellence in user experience, innovativeness, and use of open standards.

There will be one winner in this category who will receive a prize package comprising:

General Prizes

All contestants receive a 50% off ebook coupon from Manning Publications and InformIT for book purchases on their sites.

Official Rules

The complete set of eligibility requirements and conditions of participation can be found in the Official Rules.

This contest is void where, or to the extent, prohibited. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

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