Switch Container

Name: Switch Container
Rating: 4.5102 (49 reviews)
Author: MarsCat

By: MarsCat

Allows to switch the current tab to a different container.

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Features & Capabilities

Switch Container is a Firefox WebExtension that empowers users to seamlessly switch the current browser tab to a different container or convert it back into a regular tab. This flexibility enhances tab organization and privacy by enabling quick context changes without opening new tabs.

Users can customize the extension's icon appearance by toggling between a vibrant rainbow theme and a subtle gray theme through a simple right-click menu. However, users should note the security considerations involved in moving tabs between containers. It is recommended to review the provided security information before installation to ensure safe usage.

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By:

MarsCat

Daily users:

963

Rating:

4.51

(49)

Version:

1.3 Last updated: 2026-01-13

Version code:

6120525

Creation date:

2017-08-26

Risk:

Permissions:

Size:

16.53KB

Email:

mj*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-09

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Ranking

# 3,273 ▼ 12

Other rankings

#308 in Tabs ▼ 2

#4 in switch keyword 29

#9 in contain keyword 30

#27 in contact keyword 21

#53 in pitch keyword 35 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

MarsCat

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/switch-container/

Email:

mj*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://github.com/mjanetmars/switch-container

Permission Change History

2025-07-12: Version 1.0 → 1.1

Add Permissions: contextMenus storage

User Reviews

Reviewers praise Switch Container for being simple, reliable, and convenient. It offers quick, one-click access to containers and can reopen tabs in a chosen container, which many users find more efficient than built-in options. It’s valued for privacy-focused workflows and testing across different identities. Some users request features like context-menu switching, reordering entries, and multi-tab moves, and a few report lag on initial load or compatibility issues with older Firefox versions. Overall, a lightweight, must-have tool for container management.

Pros

Simple and effective; does what it says.
One-click access to containers and opening tabs in them; easy to use.
Reopens the tab in a chosen container, reducing clicks.
Very useful for privacy and testing across different identities/roles/hats.
Better than Mozilla's Multi-Account Container.

Cons

Recent reviews

Unverzichtbar seit über 7 Jahre. Eine Must-Have Erweiterung. Vielen Dank an die Entwickler! P.S. Das neue Theme ist Klasse. Vielen Dank

by TH*****, 2026-04-15

EDIT 2026-01-15 MarsCat kindly and quickly fixed the bug below, so I say THANK YOU! And am happy to change my rating to 5 stars :) ORIGINAL Does what it says! Simple and effective. My only gripe is that, if you only have 1 tab open, and try and switch it, the auto closing of the old tab (in order to open a new tab in the new container) causes the whole browser to close. If you have more than 1 tab active, then this doesn't happen.

by AN*****, 2026-01-13

how do i change the icon of the extension back? -edit- thanks for the icon theme toggle in v1.1

by Cu*****, 2025-07-12

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Is Switch Container 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.

Switch Container 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

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.

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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