Click the puzzle piece icon in Firefox. If you see BetterCampus in the dropdown, click the pin icon to keep it visible. If you don't see it at all, check your extensions page by typing about:addons in your address bar. If BetterCampus isn't there, try reinstalling from Firefox Add-ons.
Install BetterCampus on Firefox
BetterCampus is a free Firefox extension that makes your school's learning platform easier to use. This guide walks you through installing it and getting it set up.
What you'll need
A Firefox browser (version 90 or newer)
A school account on your school's learning platform (like Canvas)
Your school's learning platform URL (like
yourschool.instructure.comorcanvas.yourschool.edu)
Install the extension
Go to Firefox Add-ons
Visit the BetterCampus extension page on Firefox Add-ons.
Click "Add to Firefox"
You'll see a blue button on the page. Click it to start the installation.
Approve the permissions
Firefox will show a permission prompt asking to "Access your data for all websites." This sounds broad, but BetterCampus only activates on supported learning platform pages. Click "Add" to confirm and finish installing.
Pin the extension (recommended)
After installation, click the puzzle piece icon in your Firefox toolbar. Find "BetterCampus" in the list and click the pin icon next to it. This keeps BetterCampus visible in your toolbar for easy access.
Sign in to your school's learning platform
BetterCampus works when you're logged into your school's learning platform.
Go to your school's learning platform URL (like
yourschool.instructure.com)Sign in with your school credentials
BetterCampus will automatically activate once you're on a supported page
Verify it's working
You'll know BetterCampus is working when:
You see the BetterCampus icon in your Firefox toolbar
Your learning platform looks different (new themes, dark mode option, improved to-do list, etc.)
Clicking the extension icon shows BetterCampus settings
Next steps
Find your school's learning platform URL — If you're not sure where to log in
Sign in with your school account — How BetterCampus connects to your school
Browse themes — Change how your learning platform looks with custom colors and styles
Troubleshooting
The extension isn't showing up in my toolbar
My learning platform still looks the same after installing
Make sure you're signed into your school's learning platform. BetterCampus only activates on supported pages — it won't work on other websites. If you're definitely on your school's platform and signed in, try refreshing the page.
I'm worried about the "Access your data for all websites" permission
This is a standard Firefox permission for extensions that need to work across different school domains. BetterCampus only activates on supported learning platform pages (like yourschool.instructure.com or canvas.yourschool.edu). It doesn't read or store data from any other websites you visit.
I get an error when trying to install
This usually means your Firefox browser is outdated. Update Firefox to version 90 or newer, then try installing again. If that doesn't work, check with your school's IT department — some schools block extension installations.
My school blocks Firefox extensions
Some schools restrict extension installations on school-managed devices. If this happens, you may need to use a personal device or ask your school's IT department to allow BetterCampus.
BetterCampus is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instructure, Canvas, or any other learning management system. It's an independent project built by students, for students.
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