# Lean Tab Limiter

> Limits the number of tabs that can be open. This extension allows you to define a global limit number of tabs, beyond which you will not be able to open a new tab or a new window, in order to keep your browsing session sanity ;)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/lean-tab-limiter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/lean-tab-limiter)

## Overview

- **ID:** `lean-tab-limiter`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Etienne Guerlain
- **Category:** other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 131
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 4.29 / 5 (7 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-26
- **First published:** 2018-08-18
- **Size:** 11 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/lean-tab-limiter/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/eguerlain/lean-tab-limiter.git](https://github.com/eguerlain/lean-tab-limiter.git)

## Description

Lean Tab Limiter is a handy Chrome extension designed to help you manage your browsing sessions by limiting the number of tabs you can have open simultaneously. By setting a global limit on open tabs, this extension prevents new tabs or windows from opening once the defined limit is reached. This helps maintain your browser's performance, reduces clutter, and keeps your browsing experience focused and organized. Ideal for users looking to minimize distractions and improve productivity, Lean Tab Limiter ensures your tab management stays sane and efficient.

## Rankings

- #10,154 — Overall
- #15 — limit
- #127 — learn
- #199 — lead
- #222 — define

## 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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