# Search and Switch Containers

> To use, type 'co' part of the name of the container you want to swithc to into the url bar. This addon will switch the current container to that one. Icon Switch By Oksana Latysheva CC-BY https://thenounproject.com/search/?q=user%20switch&i=943358

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/search-and-switch-containers](https://chrome-stats.com/d/search-and-switch-containers)

## Overview

- **ID:** `search-and-switch-containers`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andrei Petcu
- **Category:** privacy-security,other
- **Daily users:** 62
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (12 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-30
- **First published:** 2017-11-26
- **Size:** 36 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/search-and-switch-containers/)

## Description

Search and Switch Containers is a handy Chrome extension designed to streamline your workflow by enabling quick switching between browser containers. Simply type 'co' followed by part of the container's name directly into the URL bar, and the extension will seamlessly switch your current container to the selected one.

This extension improves productivity by minimizing the steps needed to navigate between different containers, making it ideal for users who utilize containerization for managing multiple sessions or identities. With a clean UI and an intuitive activation command, managing containers becomes effortless.

Built with user experience in mind, the extension features an icon designed by Oksana Latysheva (CC-BY), enhancing visual recognition. It's perfect for developers, privacy-conscious users, or anyone juggling various browsing contexts.

## Rankings

- #14,583 — Overall
- #63 — switch
- #89 — contain
- #119 — contact

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `cookies`
- `contextualIdentities`

## 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/search-and-switch-containers)