Open Existing

Avoid opening duplicates. Moves existing tab of clicked links to next tab.
Open Existing is a Firefox add-on that prevents the opening of duplicate tabs. Instead of opening duplicates, it moves the existing tab next to the current one. Access browser tabs permission allows it to close duplicates and move old tabs. Access browser activity during navigation permission temporarily logs the URLs to detect duplicates.
Manifest V2
By: losnappas
Daily users: 3
Version: 4.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5728517
Creation date: 2017-08-29
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Size: 18.52K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: 19 hours ago

Add-on safety

Risk impact
Moderate risk impact

Open Existing 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
Moderate risk likelihood

Open Existing is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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