Tab hider

Name: Tab hider
Rating: 4.6667 (3 reviews)
Author: Andy McKay

Provides a "Hide this tab" when you right click on a tab. Firefox 59 and above only. The API this extension uses is experimental. To use this extension, you must go to *about:config* and set *extensions.webextensions.tabhide.enabled* to *true*.

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Features & Capabilities

Tab Hider is a Firefox extension that adds a convenient 'Hide this tab' option to the right-click context menu on tabs, allowing users to quickly hide browser tabs without closing them. This feature is especially useful for managing tabs discreetly during browsing sessions. Compatible only with Firefox 59 and above, the extension requires users to enable the experimental API by navigating to about:config and setting extensions.webextensions.tabhide.enabled to true.

Designed for efficiency and privacy, Tab Hider is optimal for users who want to declutter their tab bar or temporarily hide sensitive tabs without losing their session state. The extension integrates seamlessly with Firefox’s tab management system, enhancing productivity and user control over open tabs.

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Version:

0.4.5 Last updated: 2021-11-13

Version code:

5323084

Creation date:

2018-01-22

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Size:

33.36KB

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-18

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# 16,035 ▼ 590

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Developed by:

Andy McKay

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tab-hider/

Website:

https://github.com/andymckay/tab-hider/issues

User Reviews

amazing. very good for playing games in school.

by ""*****, 2025-07-02

by 敬念*****, 2025-04-20

by 天灭*****, 2025-03-14

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Is Tab hider 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.

Tab hider 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.
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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.

Tab hider has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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