LoadTabOnSelect 3

Stops loading the content of the tab opened in the background, such as by clicking the middle mouse button. Reduces the instantaneous peak CPU load and network load when opening many links at once. Other miscellaneous functions related to tabs.
LoadTabOnSelect 3 is a Firefox add-on that stops the background loading of tabs opened in the background. It reduces CPU and network load when opening multiple links. It also provides additional tab management features like discarding, hiding, and restoring tabs.
Manifest V2
By:
zupffwhy
Daily users:
202 -8
Version:
1.2023.812.0 (Last updated: 2023-08-12)
Version code:
5607944
Creation date:
2018-07-29
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • history
  • menus
  • contextMenus
  • tabHide
  • sessions
  • notifications
  • See more
Size:
153.06K
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

User reviews


PLEASE FIX. IT DOESN'T PAUSE ANY TABS LOADED FROM A BOOKMARKS FOLDER WHEN EITHER RIGHT CLICKED OR "OPEN ALL" IT WORKED BEFORE THE UPDATE A FEW DAYS AGO ALSO NOT WHEN RIGHT CLICKED AND ALL
by Bondless2678, 2024-08-04

Fails to load the tab after switching to it.
by XiiDraco, 2024-02-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

LoadTabOnSelect 3 requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

LoadTabOnSelect 3 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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