Load Background Tabs on Select
Prevents tabs which are opend in the background from loading until they have been manually activated once
Load Background Tabs on Select - Firefox Add-on
Load Background Tabs on Select is a Firefox add-on that prevents tabs from loading in the background until they have been manually activated once. This improves browser performance and prevents freezing or unresponsiveness when opening multiple tabs.
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: 13.60K
URLs: Website
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Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Quick Start Instructions:
- open background tabs (for example via CTRL+Left Mouse Button)
- (optional) set black/-whitelist URLs on the preference page
User reviews
Really useful add-on with its source publicly available
by Firefox user 11468626, 2025-01-10
One of the most useful add-ons I've ever had - thanks!
by siffemoz, 2024-10-24
by Firefox user 12771392, 2024-10-20
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Load Background Tabs on Select requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Load Background Tabs on Select is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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