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SilasYang
Strollin' around
Status: New idea

(For Firefox for Android)
Currently, when on a page with no browsing history (e.g. a newly opened tab, or a page opened directly from an external app), using the back gesture or system back button causes Firefox to create a new blank tab.

However:

  • In multi-tab workflows, users usually intend to return to the previously viewed tab, not to stay on an empty page.

  • Creating a new tab here is redundant, since โ€œNew Tabโ€ is already accessible via the Home button or long-press menu.

Proposal:
When the current tab has no back history, make the Back action switch to the previously active tab, aligning with user expectations and reducing unnecessary steps.

Benefits:

  • Smoother navigation when working with multiple tabs.

  • Saves time switching tabs manually.

  • Matches the intuitive meaning of โ€œBackโ€ as returning to the source, even across tabs.

๐Ÿ‘‰ If you like this idea, please give it kudos so it gains more visibility and has a chance to be adopted.

2 Comments
Status changed to: New idea
Jon
Community Manager
Community Manager

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igorlogius
Making moves

doenst sound like something i'd expect to happen when i click the back button