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 - A Firefox Add-On for Effortless Tab Management
'Tap To Tab' is a Firefox add-on tailored for touch-screen tablets and trackpad laptops. Its main functionality allows users to double-click any link and automatically open it in a new tab. The extension offers configuration settings to manage the location of the new tab, show or hide the newly opened tab and to establish a blacklist for specific domain names. It simplifies and speeds up the browsing experience, particularly on devices without a traditional two button mouse.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 21
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 35.73K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. 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.
User reviews
by 退出中共邪教党团队保命, 2025-03-02
by Kshyhoo, 2024-08-03
https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uBlock-issues/issues/3201
by Eden, 2024-04-11
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
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Tap To Tab. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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