The popular Firefox add-on Foxmarks is getting a name change, a facelift and some new features.

One of the most popular Firefox add-ons is Foxmarks, a tool that allows you to synchronize your bookmarks and passwords between computers.  As of today they are changing their name to Xmarks, and along with that, they are also adding some new features that will make the add-on an even more interesting tool.

Once you have installed the new version (older versions of Foxmarks will continue to work if you have no desire to upgrade), you will be able to see recommendations in search results on search engines such as Google based on the number of times Xmarks users have saved that particular site.  You will also be presented with an information icon as you surf the web that will allow you to click on it and get more information from Xmarks about the site.  If you find either of these new features obtrusive, but still want the latest version, you can turn them off in the Xmarks option settings.

The new version is ready to go for Firefox, but Internet Explorer and Safari users will have to wait a bit longer.

The name change is not surprising seeing as the extension is no longer just a Firefox tool, but it is nice to see they brought some new features along for the ride.