# Tab Options - Open source

> Detects duplicate tabs, asks before closing duplicate tabs and focuses the existing one. Export and import tabs as html..between people and browsers.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `tab-options-open-source`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** bluepie
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 4
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2025-06-07
- **Size:** 91 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tab-options-open-source/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/aghontpi/Tab-Options](https://github.com/aghontpi/Tab-Options)

## Description

Detects duplicate tabs, asks before closing duplicate tabs and focuses the existing one. Export and import tabs

Tab Options is open source: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/26f43021c481204c79ea25b1ad268bc174e0147911e1f84493c854c6afdbe886/https%3A//github.com/aghontpi/Tab-Options" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/aghontpi/Tab-Options</a> &amp; an ultra-lightweight (&lt;20KB) tab‑management assistant that keeps Chrome/Firefox clutter‑free.
► Core features
• Instant Duplicate Detection – automatically finds and helps manage identical pages.
• One‑Click “Save for Later” &amp; Reopen – easily park tabs you don’t need right now and bring them back anytime.
• Import &amp; Export Tab Lists – back up or share your open and saved tabs as convenient HTML files.
• Bulk Tab Actions – save all open tabs, close duplicates, reopen all saved tabs, and delete all saved tabs with ease.
• Fullscreen View – open the extension in a dedicated new tab for a focused, distraction-free management experience.
• Live Counter Badge – see at a glance how many duplicates or open tabs you have.
• User-Friendly Interface – includes dark‑mode support and keyboard shortcuts for power users.
► How it works
Tab Options watches tab URLs (never page content) to spot exact duplicates.
When a duplicate appears, you can (1) switch to the original and close the new tab, or
(2) keep both tabs open.
► Privacy &amp; data handling
• No personal data, browsing history, or form inputs ever leave your browser.
• All settings and saved‑tab lists are stored only in local stoage.
• The extension does not sell, share, or use data for advertising or analytics..

## Rankings

- #48,156 — Overall
- #24 — options
- #75 — source
- #75 — source code
- #108 — resource

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `scripting`
- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High 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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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tab-options-open-source)