Auto Close Tabs

Auto close idle tabs with a custom conditions set

Auto Close Tabs - Firefox Add-on

Auto Close Tabs is a Firefox add-on that automatically closes idle tabs when they are not active, hidden, playing audio, highlighted/selected, pinned, or contain visible text input field with text.

Add-on stats

Daily users: 177
3
Rating: 4.67
(6)
Version: 1.7.24 (Last updated: 2024-12-30)
Version code: 5867836
Creation date: 2021-08-20
Weekly download count: 14
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextualIdentities
  • cookies
  • bookmarks
  • menus
  • tabs
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 23.16K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Short Demo Video

Quick Start Instructions:

  1. click the toolbar button to enable the addon for a running window session
  2. note: to enable the addon permanently use the Autostart option
Some additional notes & hints

User reviews


Works as it should. Extension supports containers whitelists. I had a problem with leaving tabs open and I don't need to worry about that anymore.
by Lancenet, 2025-01-18

Only whitelist option? How can i set it to autoclose certain urls only?
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Auto Close Tabs requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Auto Close Tabs. Use it at your own risk.

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