Tab Tosser

Automatically close tabs that have been ignored for too long. Free yourself of digital clutter.

Add-on stats

Users: 59
-4
Rating: 5.00
(4)
Version: 3.3.1 (Last updated: 2024-02-11)
Creation date: 2019-01-03
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • idle
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 32.88K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

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

Features:

  • Gentle setup: won’t close any tabs immediately
  • Configurable length of time a tab must be ignored before closing
  • Vacation detection ensures you don't lose tabs when you're away from keyboard
  • Recently closed tabs by Tab Tosser are logged to the extension settings page just in case
  • Pinned tabs are never closed by Tab Tosser
  • Only runs when browser is idle
  • Privacy by design: almost no data stored and what is stored never leaves your device

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Tab Tosser requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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