Merlin
Switch Container

Switch Container

Allows to switch the current tab to a different container.

What is Switch Container?
Switch Container is a convenient Firefox add-on designed to provide a simpler way for users to switch between different tab containers during their internet browsing sessions. It also allows reversion of a container tab back to a regular tab, adding flexibility to your browsing.
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By: MarsCat
Users: 1,430 ▲ 8
Rating: 4.58 (40)
Version: 0.9resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-08-26
Weekly download count: 11
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • cookies
  • contextualIdentities
Size: 13.41K
URLs: Website
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Switch Containers is a WebExt-based Firefox add-on that allows users to switch the current tab's container on the fly, and revert a container tab back to a regular tab.

IMPORTANT: There are security concerns involved when changing a tab between containers. Before installing, please read this article on the matter: https://github.com/mozilla/testpilot-containers/wiki/Moving-between-containers

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Pros
  • Actually Works
  • Exactly what i was looking for
  • nice does what it says
  • Useful for managing multiple containers
  • Small and simple plugin
Cons
  • Development is inactive
  • Unable to re-arrange entries
  • Doesn't work on some versions of Firefox
  • Takes a while to load container list
Most mentioned
  • Actually Works
  • Exactly what i was looking for
  • Useful for managing multiple containers
Recent reviews
by LukEG, 2022-11-13
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Safety
Risk impact

Switch Container 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

Switch Container is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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Switch Container