Tile Tabs WE

Take tabs from parent windows and arrange them in layouts of tiled sub-windows, using the toolbar button, context menu or keyboard shortcuts. Makes it easy to browse, compare or monitor multiple pages. Synchronize scroll. Save and re-open layouts.

Tile Tabs WE - Efficient Multi-Browsing Extension for Firefox

'Tile Tabs WE' is a browser extension available for Firefox and Chrome. It allows users to arrange tabs from a parent window into tiled sub-windows within the area of the parent browser window. Users can compare multiple web pages using synchronized scrolling and can save and re-open layouts. The extension provides keyboard shortcuts for ease of operation and offers several features such as tab bar toggling, layout refreshing, and more. The addition of the Quick Menu icon enables easy access to commonly used commands.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: DW-dev
Daily users: 11,443
-166
Version: 15.5 (Last updated: 2023-03-17)
Version code: 5539060
Creation date: 2016-08-21
Weekly download count: 233
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • http://-tile-tabs-we-/*
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • bookmarks
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 77.67K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Tile Tabs WE (v31.3)
60,000 3.61 (107)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • It can recall saved layouts of windows with tabs after a restart, provided it's set up correctly
  • It has the potential to organize tabs across multiple monitors effectively
  • Once set up correctly, it can work well for specific use cases like media playback and reading simultaneously
Cons
  • Closing one window can unexpectedly close all windows created by the addon
  • Saved layouts may not retain tabs as expected, leading to loss of content
  • Conflicts with other Firefox addons like Simple Tab Groups
  • The layout positioning can be strange on certain systems, leaving gaps
  • Requires clear instructions, as many users find it confusing to use
Most mentioned
  • The addon opens extra windows instead of tiling within a single window
  • Users experience issues with tabs closing unexpectedly
  • There are problems with saved layouts not recalling tabs correctly
  • The need for clearer instructions and guidance within the add-on
User reviews
Chrome screenshots on a Firefox extension listing, bro doesn't have any self-respect.
by uneliasmarsu, 2025-03-09


by Slubiczanin, 2024-12-29
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Tile Tabs WE 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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