Digg Firefox Extension
The Digg Firefox extension is a Firefox addon that allows you to interact with Digg.com and see information about the web page you are currently viewing while you use Firefox.
How to install and use the extension
Introduction
The latest version of the Digg Firefox extension adds a simple but powerful Digg menu to the Firefox
web browser. From this menu you'll be able to interact with Digg.com and see information about the web page
you are currently viewing as you surf the web. Just follow these easy instructions below to get started.
Installing the extension
Installing the extension is quite easy, as long as you already have Firefox installed. If you don't already have the Firefox web browser, don't worry -- Firefox is a free web browser that will work on almost any computer. You can download it here. To install the Digg Firefox Extension on Firefox:
- Go to the digg firefox extension install page here
- Click on the "Add to Firefox" button.
- Firefox will ask if you want to install the Digg Firefox Extension -- click on "Install Now" to proceed.
- Restart Firefox when prompted to complete installation.
- You should see the Digg Firefox Extension's menu in the browser menubar to the right of the "tools" menu: enjoy!
Viewing and Submitting to Digg
The extension allows you to see whether or not the web page you are currently viewing has been submitted to Digg. If the page has not yet been submitted to digg, the extension allows you to submit it.
If the page you are viewing has been submitted to Digg, the extension displays the current number of Diggs the page has, the number of comments the story has, the last 10 diggers, the last ten comments, the first sentence of the story description, previous stories submitted to digg from the same URL (if they exist), other stories submitted to digg from the same domain (if any exist). Clicking any of these options, opens the digg story in a new tab.
Viewing Popular, Upcoming, Top, and Hot Stories
The extension displays recent story submissions, stories that have recently been made popular, the current top stories, and the hottest stories.
All stories also shows the digg & comment count and the lists update in real time! Clicking any story opens the story in a new tab.
Friends activity
If you are logged into Digg, the extension automatically grabs your friends diggs, submissions, and comments. Allowing you to quickly and easily see all of your friends recent activity on Digg.
Discover New Content on the Web
Looking for a new way to find new unique and interesting content on the web?
The extension allows you view random digg stories -- you’ll always find something interesting and unique.