# MaxTabsLimit

> Limit the number of tabs that can be opened

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `maxtabslimit`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** gebirgsbaerbel
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 132
- **Weekly downloads:** 7
- **Rating:** 4.86 / 5 (7 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.23
- **Last updated:** 2022-06-10
- **First published:** 2021-01-29
- **Size:** 35 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/maxtabslimit/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/gebirgsbaerbel/max-tabs-limit](https://github.com/gebirgsbaerbel/max-tabs-limit)

## Description

**MaxTabsLimit** is a Chrome extension designed to help users manage their browser tabs efficiently. If you often find yourself overwhelmed by numerous open tabs, this tool restricts the number of tabs you can open simultaneously, preventing tab hoarding and clutter.

With MaxTabsLimit, you can quickly see how many tabs you currently have opened. It also allows you to access preferences and add-ons tabs regardless of your tab limit, ensuring essential navigation remains uninterrupted. This extension enhances productivity by maintaining browser organization and helping you focus on relevant content without distraction.

## Rankings

- #10,117 — Overall
- #10 — limit
- #94 — restore tabs
- #117 — number
- #133 — new tabs

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `notifications`
- `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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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/maxtabslimit)