Simple Tab Groups

Create, modify, and quickly change tab groups

Simple Tab Groups: Efficient Tab Management Firefox Add-On

"Simple Tab Groups" is a Firefox add-on designed to streamline web browsing. It allows users to create and modify tab groups, seamlessly switch between them, saves the last active tab, and supports multiple windows among other features. It integrates effectively with Mozilla’s Firefox Multi-Account Containers and includes several features like colored group icon, drag and drop support, backup/restore tabs, groups, dark theme, etc. Notably, the add-on is not compatible with private (Incognito) mode.

Add-on stats

By: Drive4ik
Version: 5.2 (Last updated: 2023-04-28)
Creation date: 2017-11-13
Weekly download count: 2,448
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • tabHide
  • notifications
  • menus
  • contextualIdentities
  • cookies
  • sessions
  • downloads
  • management
  • webRequest
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Size: 846.14K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Simple Tab Groups works across browser instances/windows too. If you select a group in another window, the selected window will jump to the foreground with the chosen group selected. You can even select the specific tab within that group in background browser windows. GIF example

Functionality / development notes:

  • New design implementation
  • Dark theme added
  • Added colored group icon
  • Added the ability to import the backup groups of the old extension Tab Groups
  • Added support of the Mozilla extension Firefox Multi-Account Containers
  • Now fully supports multiple windows
  • Saves last active tab after change group
  • Show currently used group in icon (see screenshot)
  • NOT supported: Private (Incognito) Mode
  • Added ‘close tab’ by middle-mouse click
  • Added simple switching between groups and tabs in search mode using the up, down, right, and left keys
  • "Manage groups" functionality
  • Added Drag&Drop support for tabs and groups in popup window
  • Added support sorting groups (context menu in popup window)
  • Added field for search/filter tabs in "Manage Groups"
  • Added support to Backup/Restore tabs, groups and settings to/from json file
  • Custom group icons, set group icon from tab icon (by context menu)
  • Added Undo Remove group by context menu browser button (see screenshot)
  • Added support for catch tabs by containers (#76)
  • Added dark theme
  • Added support SideBar
REQUIRED for dark theme: Set svg.context-properties.content.enabled to true in about:config page. How to do this.

Permissions used:

  • tabs: for tab management
  • tabHide: for hide tabs
  • contextualIdentities & cookies: to integrate with Firefox Multi-Account Containers
  • notifications: for notification on move tab to group etc.
  • menus: for creating tabs context menus
  • sessions: for save session data (last used group, etc.)
  • downloads: for creating auto backups
  • management: for automatically detect the required addons
  • storage: for saving groups locally
  • unlimitedStorage: restore tabs after close window, there can be a lot of tabs
  • <all_urls>(Access your data for all websites): for tab thumbnails and catch/move/reopen tabs in needed containers/groups
  • webRequest & webRequestBlocking: for catch/move/reopen tabs in needed containers/groups
  • (optional) bookmarks: access for create bookmarks
How to integrate with the Gesturefy extension You have to input the following into Gesturefy: Add-on ID: simple-tab-groups@drive4ik Parse message: On Supported actions:
  • {"action": "add-new-group"}
  • {"action": "rename-group"}
  • {"action": "load-next-group"}
  • {"action": "load-prev-group"}
  • {"action": "load-next-unloaded-group"}
  • {"action": "load-prev-unloaded-group"}
  • {"action": "load-history-next-group"}
  • {"action": "load-history-prev-group"}
  • {"action": "load-first-group"}
  • {"action": "load-last-group"}
  • {"action": "load-custom-group"}
  • {"action": "delete-current-group"}
  • {"action": "open-manage-groups"}
  • {"action": "move-selected-tabs-to-custom-group"}
  • {"action": "discard-group"}
  • {"action": "discard-other-groups"}
  • {"action": "reload-all-tabs-in-current-group"}
  • {"action": "create-temp-tab"}
  • {"action": "create-backup"}
This extension may conflict with other programs similar in functionality. See more

User reviews

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
  • Organizes tabs into groups efficiently, making it easy to switch between them.
  • Automatic backups of tabs are a useful feature.
  • Saves CPU usage by only loading tabs when accessed.
  • Intuitive for tab storage and management without needing to stash or bookmark.
  • Valuable add-on for managing large numbers of tabs.
Cons
  • Closing the last tab in a group can result in losing all tabs across all groups.
  • Issues with recent Firefox updates causing unexpected tab deletions.
  • The need for extensive permissions raises concerns about security.
  • Inability to reopen certain types of files (e.g., PDFs) easily.
  • Lack of straightforward methods for adjusting default tab group behavior.
Most mentioned
  • Problems with losing tabs when the last one in a group is closed.
  • Concerns about permission requirements for website data access.
  • Appreciation for automatic backups mitigating potential data loss.
  • Desire for features that offer better visibility and organization of groups.
User reviews
the best tool to group tabs
by SuperBatman, 2024-12-20

Good extension but would be better to have wider space for displaying group names
by Marcus, 2024-12-19

by Qais Samaraa, 2024-12-18
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Simple Tab Groups requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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