UnloadTabs

Unload your tabs to free resources and prevents them from loading unintentionally

UnloadTabs: Free Resources and Unload Unwanted Tabs in Firefox

UnloadTabs is an efficient Firefox add-on that not only allows users to free up resources by unloading unnecessary tabs, but also adds a context menu to unload the current loaded or other tabs. It averts loading tabs when the active tab shuts, offers shortcuts for navigation, and makes it clear which tabs are loaded through its unique grayed out features for unloaded tabs. It is also compatible with Tree Style Tab, Container Tabs, and Hidden Tabs.
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Add-on stats

By: NiklasG
Users: 3,572
-13
Rating: 4.43
(67)
Version: 0.8.5 (Last updated: 2019-09-06)
Creation date: 2016-06-10
Weekly download count: 64
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • menus
  • notifications
  • tabs
Size: 92.57K
URLs: Website

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# 1,436 ▲ 9
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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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Features:

  • adds a context menu entry to
    • unload the current loaded tab
    • unload all but the current tab
  • avoids loading tabs when the active tab is closed (see the installation notice for details)
  • adds shortcuts to jump to the next/previous loaded tab
    • the shortcut can be changed (in Firefox 60+)
  • compatible with
    • Tree Style Tab: adds context menus and styles to the sidebar (see options)
    • Container Tabs: unloaded tabs stay in the correct container
    • Hidden Tabs (e.g. Tab Groups): works only on currently visible tabs
  • makes clear which tabs are loaded by graying out unloaded tabs
    • this currently requires manual setup, see the installation notice
  • can be removed without leaving anything behind or closing unloaded tabs --> just try it
BUGS: Firefox' currently suffers from a number of bugs related to unloading tabs. Most notably, tabs may loose their icons or display as loading. Fixing that is Mozillas job. If you encounter any other problems, please report them as an issue or comment on an existing issue matching your problem. Please don't complain in a rating on the Add-ons download page. I can't respond to those.

Permissions used:

  • Display notifications: Only to report errors
  • Access browser tabs: This should be pretty obvious

User reviews

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Pros
  • Helps free up memory and CPU by unloading tabs, especially useful for users with many open tabs.
  • Integrates well with Tree Style Tab, enhancing usability.
  • Useful for users with bad internet speeds by reducing resource usage.
Cons
  • Issues with tab selection after closing tabs, leading to frustration.
  • Does not support unloading multiple tabs at once.
  • Can sometimes break the browser or cause other issues.
Most mentioned
  • Freed up memory and CPU resources.
  • Works well with many tabs open.
  • Functional but has usability bugs related to tab management.
User reviews
by Arash Yoosefdoost, 2024-11-18
Firefox has its own Tab Discard feature, if you dont have little RAM, dont use "Auto Tab Discard" or others. But this is really useful, mainly when having bad internet speeds
by firedoge, 2024-06-05
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

UnloadTabs requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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