Tab Rotator

The Tab Rotator automatically switches between the open tabs of a browser window after a certain amount of time.
What is Tab Rotator?
"Tab Rotator" is a Firefox extension designed to manage and automate tab rotation. By presetting a time interval, users can smoothly transition between different opened tabs without manual switching. The add-on allows customization for each tab's display duration, automatic start on the browser's launch, and a refreshing function for each tab once displayed. With Tab Rotator, experience a more productive and streamlined browsing journey.
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Add-on stats

Rating: 4.30 (47)
Version: 2.0.3resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2010-07-28
Weekly download count: 254
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 18.04K

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# 870 ▼ 6
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The Tab Rotator can be started and ended either by pressing Shift+F11 or by clicking on the Tab Rotator Icon, once it is added to the User Interface.

The time interval after which the next tab should be shown, can by adjusted via the Addons Options-Page. Additionally the user can specify, if each tab should be reloaded after it was displayed and/or if the Tab Rotator should start automatically, when the browser starts.

Custom times for each tab As of version 2.0 it is possible to set a custom time for each tab, entering multiple numbers separated by semicolons in the settings page of the duration. Each tab will use the time of the corresponding number of that list. If there are more tabs than entries in the list, each tab that doesn't have an entry will use the time of the first tab. E.g. when the user enters "10;30;15" as the rotation time, it means that the first tab will be displayed for 10 seconds, the second tab for 30 seconds, the third tab for 15 seconds and the fourth and any further tabs for 10 seconds as well.

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
  • Works well for rotating tabs in one window.
  • Helps in managing multiple tabs effectively.
  • Solves specific user problems related to tab management.
Cons
  • Does not work independently in multiple browser windows.
  • Lacks features like pause on mouse movement or exclusion of pinned tabs.
  • The toolbar icon can be confusing.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work in multiple windows.
  • Needs the ability to exclude pinned tabs.
  • Pause feature on mouse move is requested.
Recent reviews
It's good but it doesn't work in just one browser window. If you have two Firefox windows open, it rotates them both, whereas in other Chromium-based browsers it does change tabs only in the window you need.
by Joel Cantú Vázquez, 2024-10-15
Works well, thanks. I use it to rotate tabs in one window while working in another (rotate tabs in initially active window option)
by Firefox user 17851417, 2024-06-13
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Tab Rotator does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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