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The multi-account containers extension provides a "Sort Tabs by Container" option, which allows the user to sort tabs by container. This sort tabs when this option is selected. I would like to request a feature to automatically sort tabs by container so that tabs are sorted by container automatically when tabs are created. ... View more

We need an option to see all history as we scroll down by pressing history button on toolbar and a list of closed tabs under reopen closed tab button. ... View more

The latest update removed the “Inactive Tabs” feature in the Mobile Browser, and instead displays all tabs in the window in order of when they were first opened.  Requesting to restore the Inactive Tabs function as a means of neat organization and aesthetics by removing clutter. Simply put—if I wanted to have all my tabs displayed like Safari, I would have used Safari. Thank you! ... View more

TB versions always switch to next tab when using CTRL+TAB, which cripples keyboard workflow using multiple tabs. Please allow to switch tabs to previous one using keyboard MRU style, like in Firefox. ... View more

An option to prevent the tab from reloading/redirecting/closing until you "unfreeze." Would be useful for certain news sites that automatically reload every few minutes while I'm reading the article. If the user presses a link, the close button, the reload button or hits F5/Ctrl+R, a prompt appears, saying "you have frozen this tab. To close, reload or visit another page, you must unfreeze it first. Do you want to unfreeze this tab?" Should be useful for sites (forms to fill in for example) that you don't want to accidentally reload, but that don't automatically display the "This page is asking you to confirm its closure" message. Essentially, the freeze tab option would be an option that manually enables the "This page is asking you to confirm..." message, and blocks automatic redirections/reloads. Could be an option in the tab right-click menu, a button in the menu bar or a keyboard shortcut. ... View more

Title. The articles on new tab are painfully american. I keep getting articles about the basketball league, american politics and local issues I cannot relate to because of the culture gap. What if there was a way to toggle customization of the articles shown by area (e.g. european sites) or language?  ... View more

I am using MacOS (work laptop) and GNOME (personal laptop) and both environment use a top menu.  For this reason I find it hard to use the tabs at the top and recently discovered the vertical tabs option which is awesome.  The only issue is that it takes more space so I set it to the narrowest possible.  This is great except that, since the tabs are now very small, I find it very easy to accidentally click on the close ("X") or the mute button.  I do not need these buttons at all as I just use the (ctrl/cmd)+w or mouse middle click.  I already closed some tabs like that by accident.  Sometime these could be easily re-opened but sometimes can loose the data that was already filled up and need to start over.  Please please please, provide an option to not have floating/hidden buttons on the tabs so I will not have to reload accidentally closed websites and a redo my work again. Thank you for the great for Firefox, Thunderbird and Rust! Regards, Mozilla fanboy 🙂 ... View more

I'm a UX designer. I have set up my ff for pc in the most optimum way, usability wise. Very good looking too:D -Please check the ss attached. Just one pain point-sub setting for vertical tabs is added along with history, bookm and chatgpt icons in the control tab under the vertical tabs. I need to resize the width of the vert tabs even smaller, only keeping 3 icons. I don't wanna turn off bookmarks, so I'm forced to keep the sub setting. please put it last in the general settings page since this sub setting for vert tabs is rarely used. Checking the heatmap would confirm my point   ... View more

A recent update removed a great feature. On Desktop Firefox, I used to be able to open the Tabs From Other Devices Sidebar, and right click on (say) Pixel 7 > Open All Tabs. This has been removed recently and I can only left click a device to collapse all tabs underneath it.  This was a really good feature. It was the quickest and most reliable way to move dozens of tabs from mobile to desktop. I can still push, not pull (i.e. on mobile select all tabs > share > Firefox Desktop) but this is very unreliable. They only push 3-4 at a time, and recently I pushed ~ 80 tabs but only 40 arrived, which I realised after closing (I'm now manually reconciling tabs to ensure they made it which is ridiculous). ... View more

Hi! I love the concept of containers but as I began using them, I thought they worked a way that they finally did not.  At first I thought that the assigned tabs to a certain container would kind of remember them. Another way of bookmarking them. But as soon as you close a group or a tab within the group, they are gone. My best example to understand what I mean is the banking container.  I log on certain websites for my banking business. They are always the same, indeed.  I thought that opening a container would call all the tabs I previously opened before.  Since I do business with always the same banking institutions and sites, I thought that a container remembering a set of established tabs calling the same sites would be nice.  Long life to Mozilla!  ... View more

Its all in the title... can we get that feature ? Theres no extension or a way to do it at all on android... please give us an option to do so...  It can be to gray or black or anything darker and less annoying. A color picker would be perfect. Tnx. ... View more

On Firefox mobile (Android), instead of tapping 10 times for each entry, there should be a delete button that cleans all closed tabs entries with one click. ... View more

(For Firefox for Android) Right now, when using the built-in Translate Page feature, users must manually select the target language every time—even if they always translate into the same one. Proposal: Add a setting to choose a default target language for translation. When translating, Firefox should auto-select this default. Users can still change the target language manually when needed. Benefits: Saves time by removing repetitive language selection. Improves experience for frequent translation users. Matches user expectations from other browsers and translation tools. 👉 If you like this idea, please give it kudos so it gains more visibility and has a chance to be adopted. ... View more

(For Firefox for Android) Currently, Firefox offers Collections to save and reopen sites. But reopening from Collections always opens in a new tab, which means: Waiting for the page to reload. Getting duplicate tabs if the site is already open. Proposal: Add a “Pin Tab” feature in the tab list, allowing users to keep certain tabs always open and easy to access—without reloading or duplicating. Pinned tabs should: Persist across sessions. Not be closed accidentally. Stay in place when opening new links. Benefits: Faster access to frequently used sites without reloads. Prevents duplicate tabs of the same site. Improves efficiency for web apps like email, messaging, and dashboards. 👉 If you like this idea, please give it kudos so it gains more visibility and has a chance to be adopted. ... View more

(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 “New Tab” 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 “Back” as returning to the source, even across tabs. 👉 If you like this idea, please give it kudos so it gains more visibility and has a chance to be adopted. ... View more

(For Firefox for Android) Right now, when opening a link in a new tab, Firefox places it all the way on the far right of the tab strip. With many tabs open, this becomes inconvenient—especially when the current tab is far from the right edge. After checking the new tab, returning to the original tab requires unnecessary scrolling or searching. Proposal: Place new tabs opened from the current page directly next to the current tab to keep related tabs grouped and make navigation faster. Benefits: Keeps related tabs together, boosting workflow efficiency. No need to scroll the tab strip to return to the original tab. Matches behavior of other browsers and Firefox desktop (browser.tabs.insertAfterCurrent = true). 👉 If you like this idea, please give it kudos so it gains more visibility and has a chance to be adopted. ... View more

Firefox Tab Manager Feature Proposal Overlay-Based Tab Management for Enhanced Browsing Experience Executive Summary We propose the development of a new Overlay Tab Manager feature for Firefox that provides users with an innovative approach to tab management through a keyboard-activated popup interface. This feature aims to maximize screen real estate for web content while maintaining efficient tab navigation and management capabilities. Problem Statement Current browser interfaces dedicate significant screen space to navigation elements (tab bar, bookmarks toolbar, navigation bar), which can: Reduce available viewport area for web content by up to 15-20% Create visual clutter in the browsing experience Limit effective use of widescreen displays Provide suboptimal tab management for users with many open tabs Proposed Solution Core Feature: Overlay Tab Manager An overlay-based tab management interface that appears on-demand via keyboard shortcut, featuring: Primary Interface: Activation: Customizable keyboard shortcut (default: Ctrl + Space) Design: Centered overlay with glassmorphism effect and backdrop blur Layout: Grid-based visual representation of open tabs Animation: Smooth fade-in/scale animations for enhanced UX Key Capabilities: Tab Visualization: Visual thumbnail or icon representation of each tab Quick Navigation: Click or keyboard navigation to switch between tabs Multi-Selection: Batch operations on multiple tabs (close, group, move) Search Functionality: Real-time tab filtering by title or URL Contextual Actions: Right-click menu for tab-specific operations User Benefits 1. Enhanced Customization & User Control Flexible UI Configuration: Users can hide traditional tab bars and toolbars Personalized Workflow: Customizable keyboard shortcuts and grid layouts Adaptive Interface: Scales with user's tab management needs 2. Maximized Content Area Full-Screen Browsing: Up to 20% more vertical space for web content Immersive Experience: Cleaner, distraction-free browsing interface Better Utilization: Optimal use of modern widescreen displays 3. Improved Tab Management Scalable Organization: Efficient handling of 20+ tabs simultaneously Visual Overview: Quick visual identification of tab content Batch Operations: Streamlined workflows for power users Technical Implementation Considerations Core Components - Overlay rendering system with hardware acceleration - Keyboard event handling and shortcut management - Tab thumbnail generation and caching - Search indexing for tab content - Animation framework for smooth transitions Integration Points Firefox UI: Seamless integration with existing tab management APIs Theming System: Respect user's Firefox theme preferences Accessibility: Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support Performance: Optimized rendering for minimal resource impact Browser API Requirements Access to tab metadata (title, URL, favicon) Tab creation, switching, and closing capabilities Tab grouping and organization features Optional: Tab preview/thumbnail generation User Experience Design Interaction Patterns Primary Navigation: Ctrl + Space → Visual grid → Click/Enter to switch Multi-Selection: Ctrl + Click for batch operations Search Mode: Type to filter tabs instantly Contextual Actions: Right-click for tab-specific options Visual Design Principles Modern Aesthetics: Glass morphism with subtle shadows and blur effects Responsive Layout: Adaptive grid based on tab count and screen size Accessibility: High contrast options and keyboard-only navigation Performance: Smooth 60fps animations with GPU acceleration Implementation Phases Phase 1: Core Functionality (MVP) Basic overlay interface with grid layout Tab switching and keyboard shortcuts Search functionality Close/create tab operations Phase 2: Enhanced Features Tab thumbnails and previews Multi-selection and batch operations Customizable keyboard shortcuts Theme integration Phase 3: Advanced Capabilities Tab grouping and organization Session management Advanced filtering options Performance optimizations Success Metrics User Adoption Feature usage frequency among Firefox users User retention after feature discovery Positive feedback in user surveys Performance Impact Minimal memory footprint (<5MB additional usage) Fast activation time (<100ms overlay appearance) Smooth animations (60fps on modern hardware) User Experience Increased user satisfaction with tab management Reduced time spent on tab-related tasks Higher engagement with full-screen browsing Competitive Advantage This feature would differentiate Firefox by: Innovation Leadership: First major browser to offer overlay-based tab management User Empowerment: Maximum customization and control over browsing interface Screen Efficiency: Superior content-to-chrome ratio compared to competitors Power User Appeal: Advanced tab management capabilities for heavy users Community Integration Development Approach Open Development: Transparent development process with community input User Feedback: Beta testing with Firefox Nightly users Add-on Ecosystem: APIs for extension developers to build upon Documentation: Comprehensive user and developer guides Collaboration Opportunities UX Research: User studies to refine interface design Accessibility Review: Partnership with accessibility experts Performance Testing: Community-driven performance benchmarking Localization: Community translation efforts Conclusion The Overlay Tab Manager represents an opportunity for Firefox to lead innovation in browser interface design while addressing real user needs for better tab management and screen utilization. This feature aligns with Firefox's mission of putting users in control of their browsing experience while providing a compelling differentiator in the competitive browser market. We believe this feature would significantly enhance the Firefox user experience and invite community discussion and feedback to refine this proposal for potential implementation. Next Steps: Community feedback and discussion Technical feasibility assessment UX research and user testing Prototype development Integration planning with Firefox roadmap Contact & Discussion: Mozilla Community Forums Firefox Feature Request Tracker Developer Mailing Lists Demo: Firefox Tab Manager Feature Demo Example    ... View more

Sometimes I want to open e.g. an email link in a specific tab group rather than just at the top of the tabs list. I haven't found an addon that does this either. ... View more

(For Firefox for Android) Right now, when opening a link in a new tab, Firefox places it all the way on the far right of the tab strip. With many tabs open, this becomes inconvenient—especially when the current tab is far from the right edge. After checking the new tab, returning to the original tab requires unnecessary scrolling or searching. Proposal: Place new tabs opened from the current page directly next to the current tab to keep related tabs grouped and make navigation faster. Benefits: Keeps related tabs together, boosting workflow efficiency. No need to scroll the tab strip to return to the original tab. Matches behavior of other browsers and Firefox desktop (browser.tabs.insertAfterCurrent = true). 👉 If you like this idea, please give it kudos so it gains more visibility and has a chance to be adopted. Recommended Tags: Firefox for Android · Android · Tabs · Navigation ... View more