Merlin
PersistentPin

PersistentPin

Pins the same websites across browser restarts.

What is PersistentPin?
'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.
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Merlin
Stats
Users: 703 ▼ -13
Rating: 4.46 (35)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2022-03-12)
Creation date: 2017-02-24
Weekly download count: 15
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
Size: 645.57K
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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 3644 ▼ 40
Other rankings
#370 in Tabs ▼ 7 #20 in listen keyword 36 #127 in problem keyword 10 #140 in suggestion keyword 17 ▼ 3

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Summary
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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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Restores pinned tabs
  • Saves time
  • Cross-device functionality
Cons
  • Issues with Facebook tabs
  • Doesn't work with multi-account containers
  • No import/export feature
Most mentioned
  • Restores pinned tabs
  • Issues with Facebook tabs
  • Cross-device functionality
  • Works as expected
  • No import/export feature
Recent reviews
Works very good, restores my pin tab (private homepage). Went from losing my pin tab several times each day, to once a week. Thank you very much!
by TerjeH, 2024-05-17
by Firefox user 14978095, 2024-02-29
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Safety
Risk impact

PersistentPin may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

PersistentPin has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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