Dear Marketplace App Developers,

We are writing to update you on changes that are coming to Firefox Marketplace. FirefoxOS is broadening its reach into Connected Devices (http://mzl.la/1IH5OIj), and our vision for a future where web apps are not confined to app stores is coming to fruition, in large part thanks to your contributions. We are working with other parties on the shared goal of improving the webs ability to meet the needs of mobile users and, along with Google, Opera, and others, are getting behind the vision of Progressive Web Apps (http://mzl.la/1PM7qkD).

Marketplace will continue to support existing FirefoxOS devices; however, we are making a number of changes to Marketplace:

First, on March 29, 2016, Marketplace will no longer accept submissions for Android, Desktop and Tablet, and will remove all apps that dont support Firefox OS.  Though they will no longer appear in the catalog, as developers you will still have access to them. Apps that currently work on Desktop and Android will no longer function on those platforms since the Web Runtime (WebRT) will be removed and will no longer be able to install or launch apps (http://bit.ly/23LqyFX).

Second, we plan to remove support for payments, for both paid apps and in-app payments. The web gives developers the freedom to choose any payment method, and Firefox Marketplace should not be a gatekeeper. If you have payments set up, it means you may need to change your payment provider, make your app free, and/or move payments to be contained within your app or website. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. We will continue to allow submissions and updates for free Firefox OS phone apps, and there are millions of users that we will continue to support.

Thank you for your contributions in Marketplace over the years, for putting your energy and time into challenging the status quo, and proving web apps can compete alongside native.

We will keep you updated about opportunities to get involved with connected devices as the plan is established. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions to marketplace-inquiries@moz*****.com.

Sincerely,
The Marketplace Team