Mozilla Plans to Refresh its Logo

A branding refresh is in the works by Mozilla for its iconic logo.

Mozilla is preparing to update its logo. The change comes after seven years of using the iconic “Moz://a” design, which cleverly incorporated elements of Internet protocols to emphasize Mozilla’s deep roots in web technology.

The “Moz://a” logo, introduced in January 2017, was a reflection to open standards and the foundational technologies that power the internet. By using the “://” symbols found in URLs, the logo was both a tribute to and a reminder of Mozilla’s mission to keep the internet open and accessible for all.

New Design

The upcoming logo marks a departure from the text-based design of its predecessor. The new emblem is an abstract symbol that can be interpreted in multiple ways—on one side, it resembles a rotated “M,” while on the other, it evokes the image of a dragon’s head. This dual imagery is a subtle nod to Mozilla’s original mascot, the fire-breathing dragon, which was an early symbol of the organization’s fierce advocacy for the open web.

In addition to the logo itself, Mozilla is updating the font used across its branding. The new typeface aligns with the one used in the Firefox brand, ensuring a cohesive visual identity across Mozilla’s various products and services. The updated logo and typography are set against a more dynamic background, moving away from the solid colours of the past.

For you, it just a purely cosmetic upgrade, nothing to impact on your daily use of Mozilla products. This refresh comes at a time when Mozilla is making significant changes across its web products.

For Mozilla, the logo is not just a mark—it’s a message. A message that while times change, the core mission remains the same: to ensure that the internet remains open, accessible, and secure for all.

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