# Tab hider

> 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\*.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `tab-hider`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andy McKay
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 47
- **Rating:** 4.67 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.4.5
- **Last updated:** 2021-11-13
- **First published:** 2018-01-22
- **Size:** 33 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tab-hider/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/andymckay/tab-hider/issues](https://github.com/andymckay/tab-hider/issues)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #16,496 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `alarms`
- `menus`
- `notifications`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `tabHide`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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/tab-hider)