Limit Active Tabs
Limits the number of active tabs, by unloading older tabs (determined by last
tab activation)
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: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
Size: 31.03K
URLs: Website
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Quick Start Instructions:
- change the max number of active tabs (default is 3) in preferences
- use the toolbar button exclude the current or all highlighted tabs from unloading
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 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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