Quick new tab button on mobile

[calalilly]

It'd be helpful to have a new tab button next to the address bar on mobile for easy access.

Currently, opening a new tab requires two clicks - one to open the tab window, and another on the "+" button to open the new tab. This also requires interaction with two different parts of the screen that are far apart from each other (top right vs bottom right), which is hard to do one-handed or in a hurry, especially on larger phones.

I'm a heavy tab user, and the option to have a "+" button directly next to the address bar would make it easier to open a new tab quickly.

[Tanglebrook]

This is the one thing that's preventing me from switching on mobile.

[jimi]

2 years and its still 2 clicks to open a new tab ! About time this was sorted no wonder people are deserting FF in droves. The Android version is going backwards in terms of customising, following the example set by the desktop version which took a giant leap backwards 5/6 years ago and still hasn't recovered to where it once was, way to kill what was the best browser.

You only have to look at FF's current market share to see the effect of the last few years of "improvements" from 20% to 2% even edge has a bigger share,  such a shame 😔

[cenumas]

Also in favor of this addition. It's the only reason I still use another browser app on my phone. Everytime I use the browser I need to search something or use something quickly, on the go, two presses is too much for that.

[andyf]

Hi Connect! I want to share some updates. We are updating the Android Navigation and adding the new tab button. More info here -> Android Navigation. This change is coming to iOS later on too. Stay tuned!

[Jon]

Good news...

This is currently 'In development' — check out @andyf's recent comment in the thread for more details and stay tuned for updates 🙌

[Aipom]

A simple but useful quality of life feature. It's always good to save a few clicks.

[Jon]

As @andyf said before, this feature is coming to iOS and is actually already available in Firefox iOS Beta 133 as an experiment - learn more here: Mobile glow-up: meet the new Firefox iOS Toolbar and Menu 

[madrian]

Unbelievable, we just needed to wait 133 versions to get this available.

[albertvaka]

@madriando you think the developers (who work on this for free, on their free time, and give their work to you without charging you) will be more likely or less likely to implement the features you want if you are rude to them?

[madrian]

@albertvakamore likely

"Firefox is maintained by the Mozilla Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation." BTW you think that FF developers are working for free?

[Rimmaar]

Add the **bleep**ing button!!!

[moeenbhuiyan]

Add a "New Tab" Icon on Firefox Mobile Address Bar

First, I want to thank you for your dedication to providing a fast, secure, and user-friendly browsing experience. Firefox has always stood out as a browser that values privacy and customization, and I deeply appreciate your efforts.  

As a frequent mobile user, I’ve noticed that many modern browsers, like Chrome, include a "New Tab" icon on the address bar for quick access. This feature enhances convenience and efficiency, especially for users multitasking or browsing on the go. While Firefox offers excellent features, opening a new tab currently requires navigating through the menu, which adds an extra step to an otherwise simple action.  

Adding a "New Tab" icon directly to the address bar would align with Firefox's goal of improving usability and accessibility for all users. The feature could benefit:  

- **Power users** who rely on seamless multitasking.  

- **Accessibility-conscious users** who prefer one-click solutions to reduce effort.  

- **New users** who seek intuitive navigation when switching to Firefox.  

Firefox has always been about putting users first, and small enhancements like this could further strengthen its appeal, ensuring a competitive edge in today’s crowded browser landscape.  

Thank you for considering this suggestion. I’m confident this feature would resonate with a majority of mobile users and make Firefox even more user-friendly.  

[Jon]

(Note: similar ideas have been merged into this thread)

[Jon]

@moeenbhuiyan thanks for the feedback and idea - it's been merged into this similar request, so the discussion stays focused in one space. And happy to report that this is currently being worked on. Stay tuned for more updates.