Load Background Tabs on Select
By: igorlogius
Prevents background tabs from loading until they have been activated
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Features & Capabilities
User Growth & Download Statistics
- By:
- igorlogius
- Daily users:
- 137 -4
- Rating:
- 4.67 (24)
- Version:
- 1.2.16 Last updated: 2026-03-25
- Version code:
- 6195363
- Creation date:
- 2021-07-16
- Risk:
- Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- Size:
- 12.83KB
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Add-ons Store
- Data ingested on:
- 2026-06-21
- Compare stats and ranking:
- Load Background Tabs on Select vs Load Background Tabs Lazily
- Load Background Tabs on Select vs LoadTabOnSelect Evolution
- Load Background Tabs on Select vs LoadTabOnSelect 3
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Permission Change History
2023-09-19: Version 1.1.4 → 1.2.4
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User Reviews
by Fi*****, 2025-11-29
I've just started to use this and it appears to be working as advertised. However it needs some documentation. The little video doesn't explain how to configure the preferences or even what they are intended to do????
Given the name, "Load Background Tabs on Select" -- I expect the default behaviour to 'hold' tab loading until it is selected. The Prefernces box suggest that I can add RegEx. Logically, I thought the regex would be patterns to match to "Allow Background Load", that is the opposite of the default "hold" behaviour. As far as I can see, that is not what "Preference" box does.
I went looking for some rudimentary documentation on the purpose of the "Preferences" RegEx list. none found. i recommend a few lines on the Add-on page to describe the use of the "Preferences" list. Then we would be a 5 star add-on :-)
by ap*****, 2025-08-27
by 远离*****, 2025-04-15
Is Load Background Tabs on Select Safe?
Risk impact
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Load Background Tabs on Select 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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Load Background Tabs on Select is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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