# Switch Container

> Allows to switch the current tab to a different container.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `switch-container`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MarsCat
- **Category:** privacy-security,tabs
- **Daily users:** 939
- **Weekly downloads:** 10
- **Rating:** 4.51 / 5 (49 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-13
- **First published:** 2017-08-26
- **Size:** 17 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/switch-container/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/mjanetmars/switch-container](https://github.com/mjanetmars/switch-container)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #3,410 — Overall
- #319 — Tabs
- #4 — switch
- #9 — contain
- #31 — contact
- #57 — pitch

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `cookies`
- `contextualIdentities`
- `contextMenus`
- `storage`

## 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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## Review summary

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.

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