ColorfulTabs

The first addon you should be installing on a fresh Firefox install. A must have. The most beautiful yet the simplest add-on that makes a strong colorful appeal. Colors every tab in a different color.
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ColorfulTabs is the essential Firefox add-on that colors every tab in a different hue, making it easy to distinguish between tabs while adding a vibrant look to your browser. Praised for its simplicity and beauty, this addon transforms your browsing interface by giving each tab a unique color, enhancing productivity and aesthetics. Join millions of users who love how ColorfulTabs enriches their Firefox experience.

Whether you're managing numerous tabs or just want a more appealing interface, ColorfulTabs is the go-to extension for fresh Firefox installs. Its straightforward design ensures seamless integration without compromising browser performance. Explore previous versions here.

Manifest V2 Add-on
By:
Shivanand Sharma
Daily users:
11,880 -82
Rating:
2.56
(499)
Version:
34.8 Last updated: 2021-04-12
Version code:
5214439
Creation date:
2005-10-16
Risk:
High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • menus
  • tabs
  • theme
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size:
39.38K
Email:
te*****@binaryturf.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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# 696 ▼ 1
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User reviews

Users appreciate ColorfulTabs' concept of coloring tabs for easier management, especially with many open tabs. However, recent updates have caused significant issues such as only one tab being colored, forced bright themes overriding dark modes, security concerns over permissions, and conflicts with other add-ons. Many express frustration and report that the add-on is currently dysfunctional or detrimental to their browsing experience.
Pros
  • Provides colorful tabs that help distinguish between open tabs
  • Useful when managing many open windows or multi-row tab layouts
  • Great add-on when working properly, enhancing tab management experience
Cons
  • Does not work as expected currently; only colors one tab (usually the active tab)
  • Overrides and breaks existing dark themes by forcing a bright or white color scheme
  • Requires intrusive permissions such as 'Access your data for all websites', raising security concerns
  • Changes background of entire browser or toolbar instead of just tabs, leading to readability and usability issues
  • Conflicts with other add-ons like TreeStyle Tabs, causing loss of tab control
Recent reviews
It was useless 3 years ago, and it's useless today ! All the tabs remain the same colour UNLESS you click on one of them !!!!!!! The Extension SHOULD colour all tabs at the top of the screen a different colour, because by default they are all white. But it doesn't.
by ma*****, 2025-05-28
I have not been able to get more than 1 tab colored and that one is the open tab. I would love to have my tab colors back
by Fi*****, 2025-05-03
Not working, no trace of any way to select a colour for any tab, I uninstalled it
by Mo*****, 2025-04-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ColorfulTabs 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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Risk likelihood

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

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