Temporary Containers

Open tabs, websites, and links in automatically managed disposable containers which isolate the data websites store (cookies, storage, and more) from each other, enhancing your privacy and security while you browse.

Temporary Containers: Enhance Your Firefox Browsing Privacy

Temporary Containers is a Firefox add-on designed to enhance your privacy and security as you browse. It allows you to open tabs, websites, and links in disposable containers that isolate attached data and are deleted after use. This process bars websites from sharing stored data such as cookies, effectively protecting your privacy and personal information.
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Add-on stats

By: stoically
Users: 13,808
-22
Rating: 4.74
(272)
Version: 1.9.2 (Last updated: 2021-02-08)
Creation date: 2017-11-23
Weekly download count: 251
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
  • contextualIdentities
  • cookies
  • management
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 837.32K

Ranking

# 648 ▲ 3
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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Easily open disposable containers that isolate attached data and are deleted after usage: Fully automatic, based on navigation-target, for certain websites, with configured mouse clicks on links or just by using the toolbar icon.

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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 great and is easy to use
  • Helps stop companies from tracking users across the web
  • Offers great customization options for containers
  • Has been a long-term favorite for privacy-conscious users
Cons
  • Issues with functionality in private browsing settings
  • Tabs may get stuck when opening multiple links rapidly
  • No recent updates since the developer passed away
  • Cookies in different containers can still be shared
Most mentioned
  • Need for dark mode
  • Request for features to convert temporary containers to permanent ones
  • Developer not being user considerate regarding private browsing
  • Dissatisfaction with privacy claims
User reviews
by Firefox user 13866866, 2025-01-02
by Tempdirz, 2024-12-11
by firuz, 2024-12-05
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Temporary Containers requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Temporary Containers has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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