Tap To Tab

Double click (or finger tap twice) on any link to open it into a new Tab. Designed for tablets and laptop trackpads, which don't have two buttons on their mouse.

Tap To Tab

Tap To Tab is a powerful Firefox add-on that revolutionizes tab management for touch-screen tablets and laptops with trackpads. By simply double-clicking or performing a double finger tap on any link, you can instantly open it in a new tab, bypassing the cumbersome right-click menu.

Designed for efficiency, this extension mimics the standard "open link in new tab" feature, but with a faster execution, perfect for users who rely on touch inputs. Customize your experience with options to choose whether to show the new tab immediately or keep it in the background, position it next to the current tab or at the end of the tab strip, and even maintain a blacklist for specific domains. Say goodbye to cumbersome gestures and slow popup menus; Tap To Tab streamlines your browsing workflow effortlessly!

Manifest V2
By: em_te
Daily users: 889
-20
Rating: 4.32
(66)
Version: 0.5.3 (Last updated: 2020-05-12)
Version code: 5023432
Creation date: 2017-07-31
Weekly download count: 22
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 35.73K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Other platforms

Tap To Tab (v0.5.5)
6,000 4.80 (40)
Tap To Tab (v0.5.5)
4,331 4.80 (17)

User reviews

Pros
  • Easy to use with a touch pad; eliminates the need for middle-clicking.
  • Allows users to choose new tab positions, which is very useful.
  • Indispensable for improving usability of Firefox, especially amidst changes in recent updates.
  • Useful concept that enhances convenience for laptop users without a mouse.
Cons
  • Interferes with other add-ons, specifically those related to text selection, leading to unwanted link openings.
  • Issues with YouTube functionality, where videos sometimes do not load correctly until the page is refreshed.
  • Tabs do not always open at the end of the tab panel, contrary to selected settings.
Most mentioned
  • Interference with YouTube causing videos not to load properly.
  • Problems with integration with other text-selection add-ons.
  • Feature for choosing new tab position and concerns regarding it not functioning as expected.
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User reviews

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Tap To Tab 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

Tap To Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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