Every brokerage app has the same problem: getting to your watchlist requires opening the app, logging in (or waiting for biometric auth), navigating to the right screen, and waiting for data to load. That is 30-60 seconds for 10 seconds of information.
The Stock Market Dashboard extension for Firefox replaces that workflow.
What it does
The extension replaces the Firefox new tab with a live stock ticker. You enter your symbols — stocks, ETFs, indices, crypto — and the new tab shows current price and day change for each.
Stock Market and Finance Dashboard — Firefox Add-ons
Setup
- Install the extension
- Open a new tab — a configuration panel appears
- Add your symbols (AAPL, MSFT, QQQ, BTC-USD, etc.)
- Done — every new tab shows your ticker
Data source
The extension uses public market data. It does not connect to your brokerage account. No login, no account linking, no API key required.
This means:
- It shows market prices (delayed or real-time depending on the data feed), not your account balance
- It does not show position sizes, cost basis, or profit/loss
- It is a watchlist tool, not a portfolio tracker
If you need account balance and P&L, you need your brokerage app. If you need a quick "where are my symbols right now" check, this is faster.
Who it is for
This extension is useful for:
- Investors who check the same 5-10 symbols every morning
- Traders who want a quick market open check
- Anyone following specific indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ) during the day
It is not useful for:
- People who need account-linked portfolio tracking
- Traders who need advanced charting or technical analysis
Privacy
No data is sent to any server about which symbols you track. The symbol list is stored locally in Firefox's extension storage.
Install Stock Market Dashboard for Firefox
Stock Market Dashboard is one of 11 Firefox extensions I built — see the full series.
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