Max Tabs (Web Extension)

Max Tabs (Web Extension)

Set maximum number of opened tabs in a window.

What is Max Tabs (Web Extension)?
Max Tabs (Web Extension) is a simple, yet effective Firefox add-on designed to help users manage the number of tabs they can open in a single window. Its chief functionality includes setting a limit on the number of opened tabs, assisting users in maintaining control over their workspace without opening too many tabs, and preventing an overflow of tabs on the tab bar, thus providing a streamlined web browsing experience.
Merlin
Stats
Rating: 4.31 (32)
Version: 0.1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-07-23
Weekly download count: 9
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 88.88K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

Max Tabs is a simple Firefox extension that does these:

  • Set a maximum number of tabs opened in a window.
  • Control and restrict oneself from opening too many tabs.
  • Prevent tabs from overloading and overflowing the tab bar.
User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Straight to the point
  • Effective
  • Helps with focus/organization
  • Prevents opening too many tabs
  • Great for keeping tabs organized
Cons
  • Default limit of 10 tabs may be too low
  • Cannot access options when the tab limit is reached
  • Value for max number of tabs resets after updates
  • Alerts could be more noticeable
  • Closing new tabs quickly can lead to confusion
Most mentioned
  • Default limit of 10 tabs
  • Cannot access options when tab limit is reached
  • Closing new tabs quickly
  • Value for max number of tabs resetting
  • Alerts could be more noticeable
Recent reviews
by Surath, 2023-08-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Max Tabs (Web Extension) is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Max Tabs (Web Extension) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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