PersistentPin
Pins the same websites across browser restarts.
PersistentPin: Keep Your Pinned Sites Across Restarts
'PersistentPin' is a Firefox add-on designed for users who clear their browsing history but want to keep their pinned tabs. Upon browser launch, it automatically opens and pins the same websites as before. Users can configure the add-on via the preference tab. This add-on is a faster, revamped version of the 'App Tab Initializer' and is compatible with Firefox's multiprocess mode.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 30
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
- contextMenus
Size: 645.57K
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Add-on summary
This add-on makes sure that on opening the browser there are the same websites opened and pinned.
The main use case for this if you want to clear your history when closing Firefox but still want to keep your pinned tabs.
To configure the add-on go to the preference tab in the add-on menu (about:addons).
This is a rewrite of the App Tab Initializer add-on. The rewrite was necessary since this add-on is compatible with the new multiprocess mode of firefox, which improves its speed greatly.
If you have any problems or a suggestion feel free to open an issue on Github.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works as expected and is easy to use.
- Stabilizes the experience of pinning tabs and prevents loss of pinned tabs.
- Synchronizes settings and tabs across devices.
- Improves the functionality of Firefox regarding pinned tabs.
Cons
- Some users experience issues with tabs disappearing or being removed.
- Does not automatically remember pinned tabs after installation without user action.
- Lacks certain features, like lazy loading specific tabs and sharing pinned tabs across multiple windows.
Most mentioned
- The extension generally performs well and meets user expectations.
- There are frustrations regarding tabs disappearing or being removed.
- The add-on significantly helps in managing tabs for users who rely on them daily.
User reviews
It doesn't pin the first page, it loads the pinned page again (two times). Always in the background, it's not the main page.
by Cronodoug, 2024-12-29
by Firefox user 18691638, 2024-11-19
by alexborries, 2024-11-04
Add-on safety
Risk impact
PersistentPin requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
PersistentPin has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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