# Autofox

> Tab based digital signage extension used by Andritz Inc. and available for anyone to use.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/autofox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/autofox)

## Overview

- **ID:** `autofox`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** John Stephens
- **Category:** other,tabs
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-08-10
- **Size:** 16 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/autofox/)

## Description

Autofox is a tab based digital signage extension for Firefox. It rotates through open tabs on an adjustable timer, refreshing all tabs every 10 minutes. This add-on is used by Andritz Inc. and is also available for anyone to use. The rotation can be controlled through the Start and Stop buttons in the popup menu.

## Rankings

- #130,662 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/autofox)