Auto-reduce Tabs

Close tabs before getting too many; Forcibly limits the number of tabs. You can change the limit.

Auto-reduce Tabs - Limit Browser Tabs

Auto-reduce Tabs is a Firefox add-on that forcibly limits the number of browser tabs, reducing memory/CPU usage, conserving power, and keeping the desktop clean.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 10
-1
Version: 0.1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5727082
Creation date: 2016-07-27
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 14.03K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews


A pretty clunky way to handle the issue. No options other than setting a maximum number of open tabs. Once max is reached, oldest tabs begin to close automatically with no way to recover them. Tab Wrangler is a MUCH more elegant solution.
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
Very low risk impact

Auto-reduce Tabs does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

Auto-reduce Tabs has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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