# Tab Anchor Range

> TabClose, TabSort, TabMove & TabSearch: Quickly close, sort, or move tabs using a simple anchor system. Set an anchor, select a range, and act on it instantly. Includes a convenient floating button for fast access.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tab-anchor-range](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tab-anchor-range)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tab-anchor-range`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** colemeg
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-19
- **First published:** 2026-04-16
- **Size:** 97 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-04-19
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tab-anchor-range/)

## Description

This addons helps to manage multiple tabs efficiently with a simple anchor-point system.
Click one tab to set the anchor, click another to select the range, then close, sort, or move them in one go.

Key Features:
Close any range of tabs (with exclusions and safety prompt)
Close all tabs before or after the anchor
Sort tabs by title, domain, or domain + title
Move tabs to any position
Fast search by title or URL

Floating Button — the hidden gem:
A draggable on-screen button for instant access without using the toolbar

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `<all_urls>`
- `clipboardRead`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High 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 is not longer available in the store

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tab-anchor-range)