Open in Private Mode Firefox

Open in Private Mode

By: Glin
Open the active tab in a private window via toolbar button or context-menu.
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Features & Capabilities

Open in Private Mode is a handy Chrome extension designed to open your current active tab in a private or incognito window effortlessly. With simple access via a toolbar button, right-click context menu, or keyboard shortcut (Alt + Shift + S), you can instantly browse privately without manually opening a new incognito window.

Additionally, the extension allows configuring a custom URL to open in private mode from the toolbar button, giving you flexibility. Users must enable the "Run in Private Windows" setting post-installation to ensure full functionality. The extension streamlines private browsing and protects your privacy seamlessly. For any issues, users can report bugs via the addon's homepage.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V3 Add-on Privacy & Security
By:
Glin
Daily users:
836 1
Rating:
3.85
(27)
Version:
0.1.4 Last updated: 2026-01-07
Version code:
6115220
Creation date:
2017-12-10
Risk:
Very low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
Size:
29.89KB
Email:
gl*****@yandex.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-10
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# 3,575
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Chrome
Open in Private Mode (v0.1.4)
2,000 4.50 (8)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Glin
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-in-private-mode/
Email:
gl*****@yandex.com
Website:
https://mybrowseraddon.com/open-in-private-mode.html

User Reviews

Reviews mostly agree the extension works for desktop users if you enable it to run in Private Windows. Common complaints: it appears broken without that permission, tab/context-menu functionality is missing or unreliable, and behavior can be inconsistent across Firefox versions.
Pros
  • Opens links in a private window reliably for users who enable the extension to run in Private Windows.
  • Simple and convenient to use — toolbar/button works for many users.
  • Lightweight and does what it promises on desktop for several reviewers.
Cons
  • Users must explicitly allow the add-on to run in Private Windows; otherwise it appears to do nothing (this requirement is not obvious).
  • Tab/context-menu support is missing or broken — users want an "Open in Private Mode" option for tab context menus and report the context menu not working.
  • Inconsistent behavior across Firefox versions and installs; multiple reports that it 'stops working' or 'nothing happens' for some users.
Recent reviews
It works (not the keyboard shortcut though)! Don't forget to allow use in Private Mode. It won't work otherwise.
by Mo*****, 2025-09-14
by Fi*****, 2025-05-26
by 远离*****, 2025-03-29
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Is Open in Private Mode Safe?

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Open in Private Mode does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Open in Private Mode is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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