Limit Active Tabs
Limits the number of active tabs by unloading older tabs
Limit Active Tabs - Firefox Add-on
Limit Active Tabs is a lightweight and easy-to-use Firefox add-on that helps you limit the number of active tabs by unloading older tabs based on their last activation. With just one configuration option, it provides a simple and effective solution for managing your tab usage.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 5
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
Size: 31.03K
Email: w7*****@mozmail.com
URLs: Website
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Add-on summary
Limits the number of active tabs, by unloading older tabs (determined by last tab activation)
Short Demo Video:
https://github.com/igorlogius/limit-active-tabs/assets/67047467/9dc448e6-f598-42cd-ba15-637bbfdbfa90
Why should i use this and not "Auto Tab Discard"? This addon is more lightweight and far easier to use (configure), since it only has 1 option (the amount of tabs to keep loaded) So all in all for people who like their addons simple, small and to the point.
Usage/Features:
- change the max number of active tabs (default is 3) in the preferences See more
User reviews
Incomplete/buggy add-on. Issues/requests get deleted in github. There are better options.
by Ragwort, 2024-10-05
Author systematically votes down competing addons. Lame!
by x a, 2024-09-22
It's nice but very annoying when music playing in background suddenly stops because tab was unloaded.
by malakaii, 2023-05-03
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Limit Active Tabs requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Limit Active Tabs is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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