Why ? Currently, Firefox’s default tab design colors all unselected tabs uniformly (typically white), making it difficult to visually distinguish between multiple open tabs, especially when 20 or more tabs are open. This often leads to accidental clicks on the close (“x”) button or difficulty quickly selecting the desired tab. There are currently no extensions capable of doing this for UNSELECTED horizontal tabs - so presumably it is an extension limitation by design.
I propose adding an optional toggle setting (OFF by default) that automatically assigns different background colors to unselected tabs (only the tab bit at the top of the screen) immediately upon opening. The colors could be generated based on domain, tab order, or a consistent color palette, providing immediate visual differentiation without user intervention.
Benefits: (AI wrote this bit)
Enhances usability for users with many open tabs by making tabs easier to identify at a glance.
Reduces accidental tab closures caused by clicking the close button unintentionally.
Maintains Firefox’s clean default UI by keeping the feature off by default, respecting users who prefer uniform tabs.
Empowers users with greater customization and accessibility options.
Aligns with Firefox’s focus on user-centric design and customization.
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