Reuse Tabs

Avoid duplicate tabs with the same URL by reusing and recycling existing tabs.

Maintain a decluttered workspace with Reuse Tabs, the Firefox add-on that ensures you never have the same website open in multiple tabs unnecessarily. By smartly refocusing on an existing tab with the URL you're about to open, Reuse Tabs helps to streamline your digital workspace, reduce redundancy, and keep your browser running smoothly.

How Reuse Tabs Works:

When you attempt to open a link, Reuse Tabs quickly checks if that URL is already open in another tab. If it is, the add-on automatically brings the existing tab to the forefront, preventing you from having multiple tabs of the same page. This not only helps to reduce clutter but also conserves system resources and enhances your browser's performance.

Key Features:

  • Intelligent Tab Management: Detects and focuses on tabs with matching URLs instantly.
  • Resource Efficiency: Saves memory and processing power by reducing the number of open tabs.
  • Enhanced Productivity: Keeps your workspace organized, helping you find the right information faster.
  • Easy to Use: Works in the background with no additional inputs required from the user.

Use Cases:

  • Project Research: When you're researching for a project and might click the same link from different sources, Reuse Tabs ensures you don't end up with a chaotic array of duplicate tabs, enabling you to maintain focus on the content that matters.

  • Shopping Efficiency: Keep your shopping streamlined. Clicking on the same product link from different comparison sites? Reuse Tabs will refocus on the product tab you already have open, making it easier to compare prices and details.

  • News and Articles: Stay informed without the mess. If you're checking multiple news aggregators or social media feeds, Reuse Tabs makes sure you read the article from the tab you first opened, keeping your reading list concise and manageable.

  • Online Courses and Learning: As you engage in online learning platforms, Reuse Tabs helps you avoid opening the same instructional material in new tabs, keeping your learning environment uncluttered and focused.

  • Working with Priority Matrix by Appfluence: For users of the Priority Matrix project management tool, Reuse Tabs is a perfect companion. As you work within your Priority Matrix environment, you may often click on links to the same resources multiple times throughout the day. Reuse Tabs will ensure that your browser doesn't get overloaded with duplicate tabs, allowing you to work within Priority Matrix with improved efficiency.

Compatibility:

Reuse Tabs is designed to work seamlessly with all types of web pages. However, it respects your browser's security and privacy settings, so some special pages like Firefox Add-On listings or certain system pages will not be affected by the add-on due to built-in restrictions.

Manifest V2
By:
Appfluence Inc
Daily users:
6 -1
Rating:
4.00
(3)
Version:
1.0.1 Last updated: 2024-03-01
Version code:
5699726
Creation date:
2024-02-20
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size:
2.62M
Email:
su*****@appfluence.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

User reviews

I would love this app if it had this feature Features: Whitelist: Allow users to specify URLs or domains that should not be deduplicated, even if they share the same base URL. This is particularly useful for websites that rely on parameter strings. Blacklist: Alternatively, users could enable a blacklist, where all websites deduplicate by default, except for those on the blacklist. This would enforce strict tab management for most sites while allowing exceptions where multiple tabs are needed. I’d like to request a feature that allows Unique Tabs to deduplicate open tabs based on their base URL rather than the entire URL. This would be incredibly useful for users who frequently revisit certain websites but end up with multiple tabs open for the same site, often due to slight variations in the URL (e.g., query strings or tracking parameters).

by geeknik, 2024-07-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reuse Tabs 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

Reuse Tabs is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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