Disable Tab Detach 2

Name: Disable Tab Detach 2
Rating: 4.96 (25 reviews)
Author: zupffwhy

Disable tab tearing. Prevents unintentionally detaching a tab from the window. When the tab is detached from the window, return it to the original position.

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Features & Capabilities

Disable Tab Detach 2 is a handy Chrome extension designed to prevent the accidental detachment of tabs from your browser window. If a tab is inadvertently torn away, the extension automatically returns it to its original position, helping you maintain your browsing workspace without disruption.

This extension is a fork of the original Disable Tab Detach with several improvements such as enhanced handling of pinned tabs and reverting even when multiple tabs are selected. Users can temporarily disable the add-on via a browser action button, and it supports running in private windows with permission. While a quick hack with limited testing, it aims to enhance tab management efficiency during browsing sessions.

Support and translations are encouraged via Crowdin, and donations are welcomed through multiple platforms including Kampa, Amazon, and PayPal.me. Note that Mozilla’s Firefox 74 and later versions may include similar built-in functionality, potentially making this add-on redundant for Firefox users.

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Version:

2025.1203.0 Last updated: 2025-12-04

Version code:

6089741

Creation date:

2018-12-24

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Size:

21.24KB

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-11

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# 4,877 ▼ 18

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#11 in disable keyword 24

#20 in tableur keyword 15

#75 in invite keyword 11 ▼ 1

#113 in prevent keyword 35 ▼ 1

#125 in return keyword 41 ▼ 3

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zupffwhy

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/disable-tab-detach-2/

User Reviews

Reviews overwhelmingly praise the add-on for reliably stopping accidental tab detaches, being simple and unobtrusive, and for its popular auto re-enable timer. Users also note it preserves intentional tab moves. There are no widespread complaints; only isolated, minor quibbles mentioned by individuals.

Pros

Effectively prevents accidental tab detaching/tearing — reliably stops tabs from opening new windows.
Works consistently and simply — multiple users say it "works perfectly" or "does the job".
Auto re-enable timer (temporary enable of tab dragging) — praised as a brilliant, useful feature.
Doesn’t interfere with intentional tab moves (e.g., moving tabs to existing windows) — preserves expected behavior.

Cons

Recent reviews

It is really trippy to see a new Firefox window briefly open with the accidentally dragged tab, after which it immediately gets moved back to the main Firefox window. Also, enabling tab dragging is temporary (I set the timer to 5 seconds) after which tab dragging is disabled again automatically. This is absolutely brilliant! So far it seems to work! Thanks Zupffwhy!

by Sa*****, 2025-11-04

Exactly what's needed. Works perfectly. Hooray!

by nk*****, 2025-03-15

The only thing that bothers me is that the icon for when it is enabled is not transparent like the icon for when it is disabled. Other that it works really great.

by In*****, 2025-03-09

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Is Disable Tab Detach 2 Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Disable Tab Detach 2 requires a few sensitive permissions. 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.

Risk likelihood

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Disable Tab Detach 2 is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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