Mozilla, Google extend Firefox search agreement

Mozilla and Google have renewed their partnership to keep Google as the default search engine on the Firefox browser. The partnership has been extended until 2023, Although an official announcement on the deal is expected only in November, Mozilla confirmed the report.

According to a Zdnet report, Google and Mozilla have not formally announced the deal which is estimated to between $400 and $500 million per year. A formal announcement is expected to be made later this fall.

“Mozilla’s search partnership with Google is ongoing, with Google as the default search provider in the Firefox browser in many places around the world, Mozilla spokesperson Justin O’Kelly said in an email to The Verge.



“We’ve recently extended the partnership, and the relationship isn’t changing.”

The most recent report comes not long after Mozilla declared designs to lay off 250 workers. The web organization likewise affirmed designs a move in system to concentrate on bringing in cash. Mozilla had laid off 70 workers in January this year refering to the moderate turn out of new income items as one reason.

Zdnet in its report said that Mozilla was financially sound and that the layoffs were part of the above-mentioned shift in strategy. The roadmap includes building new revenue streams from subscription-based applications. Interestingly, Mozilla is also said to be looking to reduce dependence on Google.