LoadTabOnSelect 3

LoadTabOnSelect 3

Stops loading the content of the tab opened in the background, such as by clicking the middle mouse button. Reduces the instantaneous peak CPU load and network load when opening many links at once. Other miscellaneous functions related to tabs.

What is LoadTabOnSelect 3?
LoadTabOnSelect 3 is a Firefox add-on that stops the background loading of tabs opened in the background. It reduces CPU and network load when opening multiple links. It also provides additional tab management features like discarding, hiding, and restoring tabs.
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Stats
By: zupffwhy
Users: 238 ▼ -5
Rating: 4.11 (18)
Version: 1.2023.812.0 (Last updated: 2023-08-12)
Creation date: 2018-07-29
Weekly download count: 6
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • history
  • menus
  • contextMenus
  • tabHide
  • sessions
  • notifications
  • See more
Size: 153.06K
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Summary

Load Tab On Select Forked from LoadTabOnSelect and LoadTabOnSelect Evolution.

This add-on stops loading the content of the tab opened in the background, such as by clicking the middle mouse button. When you activate an unloaded tab by clicking on it, it will load the content. This add-on may reduce the instantaneous maximum load of the CPU and network load when you want to open many links at once and want to read them later. The favicon of the page to be loaded can be displayed on the tab strip. However, there are some restrictions. The title of the page to be loaded can be displayed on the tab strip. However, there are some restrictions. Any character string can be displayed on the tab strip. Default is the pictogram of the pause button (⏸️). When you click the load button of the browser action, the unloaded tabs will be loaded one by one consecutively. While you are reading the first document, you can load the remaining tabs with less CPU load and network load.

Discard Tab Discard the tab from the context menu. You can also select multiple tabs and discard them.

Hide Tab

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User reviews
Fails to load the tab after switching to it.
by XiiDraco, 2024-02-21
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Safety
Risk impact

LoadTabOnSelect 3 is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install LoadTabOnSelect 3 if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

LoadTabOnSelect 3 is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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