# Multiple Tab Handler

> Allows you to select tabs by dragging and do something.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `multiple-tab-handler`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Piro (piro\_or)
- **Category:** appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 2,624
- **Weekly downloads:** 8
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (122 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2007-04-19
- **Size:** 132 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/multiple-tab-handler/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/piroor/multipletab/issues](https://github.com/piroor/multipletab/issues)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/multiple-tab-handler/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/multiple-tab-handler/privacy/)

## Description

**Multiple Tab Handler** is a powerful browser extension that enhances your tab management experience. It enables users to select multiple tabs by simply dragging over them and then perform various commands from a convenient menu. This extension supports all commands available in the Firefox tab context menu and can be enhanced with additional features by integrating with other tab-related add-ons.

The extension also enables users to close multiple tabs effortlessly by dragging over close buttons. It's designed to work seamlessly with the popular Tree Style Tab extension, allowing selection through long-press dragging in the sidebar. Whether you want to copy URLs, save tabs to files, or move tabs efficiently, Multiple Tab Handler simplifies multitasking and boosts productivity for heavy browser users.

## Rankings

- #1,856 — Overall
- #153 — Tabs
- #300 — Appearance
- #5 — handle
- #40 — drag
- #48 — tab

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `contextualIdentities`
- `cookies`
- `menus`
- `menus.overrideContext`
- `notifications`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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 was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Multiple Tab Handler is valued for bringing necessary multi-tab selection and management features to Firefox, fulfilling a gap in the browser's native capabilities. Users appreciate its basic functionality but report recent stability issues like tabs deselecting unexpectedly and inability to copy selected tabs, which undermines its usefulness. Feature requests include improved customization such as color scheme changes and middle-click tab closing. Some users also note a lack of new export options and occasional lag in selection visuals.

### Pros

- Provides essential multi-tab handling functionality absent in Firefox by default
- Allows selection and management of multiple tabs simultaneously
- Has been reliable for occasional use over time

### Cons

- Recent issues with tabs being deselected unexpectedly during selection
- Lack of features such as copying selected tabs
- No option to customize color schemes or close tabs with middle mouse click
- No new or advanced export functions and some visual/selection lag

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