# Regex Tab Filter

> Hides all tabs whose title or URL doesn't match a regular expression. To use, type 'tf' followed by a regular expression into the address bar.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `regex-tab-filter`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** thialfi
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 19
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (5 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2020-11-05
- **First published:** 2018-11-19
- **Size:** 22 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/regex-tab-filter/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/thialfi17/Regex-Tab-Filter](https://github.com/thialfi17/Regex-Tab-Filter)

## Description

Regex Tab Filter is a Firefox add-on that allows you to hide tabs based on regular expressions. Easily customize your browsing experience by filtering out tabs that don't match your criteria. Keep your browser organized and clutter-free with Regex Tab Filter.

## Rankings

- #25,093 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `tabHide`
- `menus`

## 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/regex-tab-filter)