Disable Tab Detach 2

Disable tab tearing. Prevents unintentionally detaching a tab from the window. When the tab is detached from the window, return it to the original position.

Disable Tab Detach 2 is a Firefox add-on designed to prevent unintentional tab tearing. This tool will keep your tabs from being detached from the window, restoring them to their original position if they're accidentally moved. It features improved handling of pinned tabs, and allows temporary disabling of the functionality with a simple click of the browser action button. This add-on is essential for users who want to maintain a tidy and organized browser experience.

Additionally, users are invited to contribute to its translation via Crowdin, ensuring accessibility for all. Users can also support its development through donations on platforms like Kampa! and PayPal.

Manifest V2
By: zupffwhy
Daily users: 572
-1
Rating: 4.96
(25)
Version: 2023.410.0 (Last updated: 2023-04-10)
Version code: 5550565
Creation date: 2018-12-24
Weekly download count: 6
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • menus
Size: 20.98K
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Works perfectly to disable tab detaching
  • Simple and effective
  • Solves the problem of accidentally dragging tabs out
  • Auto re-enable timer feature is brilliant
  • Does not interfere with moving tabs to an existing window
Cons
  • Icon for enabled state is not transparent
  • Slightly slower than its most notable competitor
  • No significant issues mentioned
Most mentioned
  • Effectively disables the tab detach feature
  • User-friendly and easy to use
  • Expresses gratitude for solving a common annoyance
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Exactly what's needed. Works perfectly. Hooray!
by nknm, 2025-03-15

The only thing that bothers me is that the icon for when it is enabled is not transparent like the icon for when it is disabled. Other that it works really great.
by IntoTheDrink, 2025-03-09

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Add-on safety

Risk impact
Moderate risk impact

Disable Tab Detach 2 requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

Disable Tab Detach 2 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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