# 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.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `colorfultabs`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shivanand Sharma
- **Category:** appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 9,600
- **Weekly downloads:** 84
- **Rating:** 2.59 / 5 (502 ratings)
- **Version:** 34.8
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-12
- **First published:** 2005-10-16
- **Size:** 38 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/colorfultabs/)
- **Website:** [https://www.addongenie.com/forums](https://www.addongenie.com/forums)

## Description

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](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/1368/history/).

## Rankings

- #787 — Overall
- #48 — Tabs
- #114 — Appearance
- #12 — color
- #14 — new tabs
- #16 — tabellenkalkulation

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `menus`
- `tabs`
- `theme`
- `storage`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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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## Review summary

Feedback is mixed. Many users report the add-on stops functioning or only colors the active tab, especially after updates. It frequently disrupts themes by forcing a light UI and altering the browser chrome, harming readability. Privacy concerns arise from the 'Access your data for all websites' permission, and some users note conflicts with other extensions. A few users still praise the concept or call it fantastic when it works.

### Pros

- Tab coloring is the core appealing feature and concept.
- When it worked, it offered colorized tabs across multi-window setups (multi-row views).
- Some users praised the add-on as fantastic.

### Cons

- Often not working or becomes non-functional after updates.
- Forces a light theme and bright appearance, breaking dark themes and reducing readability.
- Alters the browser toolbar/URL bar color, causing visual disruption.
- Requests broad 'Access your data for all websites' permission, raising security concerns.
- Incompatibilities with other extensions (e.g., TreeStyle Tabs) and UI not matching screenshots.

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