Limit Tabs

Name: Limit Tabs
Rating: 4.7561 (82 reviews)
Author: RudyF

By: RudyF

Limits tabs to maintain system responsiveness.

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Features & Capabilities

Limit Tabs is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help users maintain optimal browser performance by automatically managing open tabs. It limits the number of tabs by closing one whenever new tabs exceed a set limit, ensuring your system remains responsive.

Key features include options to remove the newest tab, the least recently used tab, or tabs on either end of the tab bar. Pinned tabs are protected from closure. Users can set tab limits per window or apply a global limit across all windows. The extension is user-friendly with toggle functionality via the toolbar icon and customizable preferences to tailor the tab management according to individual needs. Originally developed to aid with managing excessive tabs for an autistic user, it now benefits anyone looking to reduce browser clutter and improve system responsiveness.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

RudyF

Daily users:

920 -2

Rating:

4.76

(82)

Version:

2.2.10 Last updated: 2025-05-09

Version code:

5945873

Creation date:

2018-04-23

Risk:

Permissions:

storage

Size:

56.49KB

Email:

ru*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 3,405 ▼ 12

Other rankings

#325 in Tabs ▼ 4

#2 in limit keyword 20

#48 in response keyword 11 ▼ 1

#49 in new tabs keyword 42

#66 in system keyword 20

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Developed by:

RudyF

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/rudolf-fernandes/

Email:

ru*****@gmail.com

User Reviews

"Limit Tabs" is praised for effectively controlling tab overload and improving browser speed, especially beneficial for users with ADHD or autism. Its simple design and customization options are appreciated. However, multiple users mention confusing settings language, absence of any lock to prevent limit changes, lack of sound volume control, and inconsistent handling of pinned tabs. There is also a noted workaround around per-window limits. Overall, it is a well-liked tool that aids users in managing tab chaos despite some usability and feature limitations.

Pros

Effectively limits the number of open tabs, helping users manage tab hoarding and improve browser responsiveness.
Helps users with attention difficulties, such as autism or ADHD, keep better control over their browsing.
Simple and thoughtful design that performs its intended function well.
Offers customization options for tab limit enforcement across windows and tab removal strategies.
Positive impact on system performance by preventing excessive tabs from slowing down the computer.

Cons

Settings language can be confusing, particularly about how the maximum tab number is interpreted and phrasing of options.
No ability to lock or password-protect the tab limit, allowing users to change or disable the limit at any time.
Lack of volume control for the alert sound, which can be too loud or annoying for some users.
The add-on sometimes does not count pinned tabs toward the limit, leading to inconsistent behavior.
Potential workaround to bypass per-window limits by opening new windows and dragging tabs between them.

Recent reviews

by ma*****, 2026-03-30

by aq*****, 2025-07-12

Hello, this extension is so good for me. Thank you for developing it. I wish you all the best.

by mo*****, 2025-06-08

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Is Limit Tabs Safe?

Risk impact

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Limit Tabs does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Risk likelihood

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Limit Tabs has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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