# Hostname in title

> Puts the hostname of the tab in the title.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/hostname-in-title](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hostname-in-title)

## Overview

- **ID:** `hostname-in-title`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** yalam96
- **Category:** appearance,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 62
- **Rating:** 4.67 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-05-02
- **Size:** 22 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hostname-in-title/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/flamingspaz/hostname-in-title/issues](https://github.com/flamingspaz/hostname-in-title/issues)

## Description

**Hostname in Title** is a handy Chrome extension that displays the hostname of each tab directly in its title. This feature is especially useful for secure password management tools like KeePass's auto-type functionality. Simply enable the extension and restart your browser to apply it to all open tabs. It enhances tab identification, making browsing and password management more efficient and secure.

The extension is open source and can be accessed on GitHub for transparency and contributions. Its lightweight design ensures minimal impact on browser performance while providing valuable functionality for advanced users.

## Rankings

- #14,518 — Overall
- #37 — name
- #187 — cost

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `*://*/*`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High 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/hostname-in-title)