Auto Tab Discard
Increase browser speed and reduce memory load and when you have numerous open tabs.
Auto Tab Discard Add-On for Firefox | Boost Browser Performance
"Auto Tab Discard" is a Firefox add-on designed to improve browser performance and conserve memory. It does this by managing inactive tabs, reducing their memory usage. Key features include automatic or manual discarding of idle tabs, preservation of the discarded state after browser restarts, and a clear system for indicating the state of tabs. This extension provides various options for determining when tabs should be discarded, such as when they are pinned or are playing media.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: tlintspr
Rating: 4.50 
1 new ratings
(904)
Weekly download count: 1,514
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- idle
- storage
- contextMenus
- notifications
- alarms
- *://*/*
Size: 162.80K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 258 ▲ 2
Other platforms
Not available on Android
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Very useful for managing sleeping tabs automatically and/or manually
- Lifesaver for users working with dozens of tabs and tab groups
- Great for laptops and tablets
- User-friendly compared to other similar extensions
- Has a history of being effective over an extended period
Cons
- No longer works properly with new tabs
- No updates in a long time
- Does not unload pinned tabs at browser startup
- Some users reported crashes with new tabs
- Functional limitations compared to competitors
Most mentioned
- Lack of updates and maintenance
- Crashing issues with new tabs
- Request for additional features like discard confirmation and better tab management
- Overall functionality concerns and wish for improvements compared to similar extensions
User reviews
by DaemonCipher, 2025-03-07
All new tabs crash with this extension now. If the add-on won't be updated, there's no point in continuing to use it
by Firefox user 14119405, 2025-02-27
i would just like to know when a update will be made because it's been 2 years
by TheZupZup, 2025-02-27
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Auto Tab Discard requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
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Risk likelihood analysis details
- Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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