Merlin
Restart Browser

Restart Browser

Allows to restart the browser with a button.

What is Restart Browser?
"Restart Browser" is a Firefox add-on designed to conveniently reset a user's browser status with a dedicated button. It features five different restart methodologies, ability to leave the tabs 'sleeping', manual restart notifications, and options for import, export, and reset. The add-on also offers session management amenities and assists in freeing up memory and CPU usage, promising more fluid browsing experience.
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Merlin
Stats
Users: 784 ▼ -14
Rating: 2.31 (58)
Version: 2.3 (Last updated: 2019-08-06)
Creation date: 2019-04-06
Weekly download count: 19
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 95.77K
URLs: Website
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# 3553 ▼ 17
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Restart Browser

"Restart Browser" allows you to reset the browser status to where you prefer with just one button. This new version has new features and multiple improvements, which make "Restart Browser" a magnificent and unique extension in its sector. But not only that, it is a great session manager and also allows you to free up memory and CPU making your navigation much more fluid.

Options:

  • - 5 browser restart methods.
  • - Possibility of leaving the tabs "sleeping" until you activate them.
  • - Notice on manual restart.
  • - Import / export / reset the options.
  • - Record up to 10 sessions with all your windows and tabs.
  • - Open a session when starting the browser.
Restart methods:

Method 1: Recording manually.

In this method the session is recorded with all its windows and tabs when it is given to the record button.
You can record up to 10 sessions, if you have several recorded you must select the one you want to use.
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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
  • Provides a way to restart the browser
  • Allows customization of the restart button location
Cons
  • Spams the author's site on every update
  • Does not actually restart the browser for some users
  • Requires additional add-on for timer functions
Most mentioned
  • Does not actually restart the browser
  • Spams the author's site on every update
  • Does not add a functional button to the toolbar
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Safety
Risk impact

Restart Browser 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 Restart Browser if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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