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[Feature Request] Unload multiple tabs #209

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@gthzee

Can we make unload tab similar to 'close multiple tabs'?
like :
unload tab to left
unload tab to right
unload other tabs (except active/current tab)

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  1. Vangelis66 commented on Jul 8, 2026

    @Vangelis66

    Not exactly what you want, but have a look at below extension:

    https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/auto-tab-discard/

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    where Discard==unload 😉 ...

  2. gthzee commented on Jul 9, 2026

    @gthzee
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    it's better if it native rather than addons. because it already there. just add few.

  3. K4sum1 commented on Jul 9, 2026

    @K4sum1
    Member

    You can shift + click to select multiple tabs and then you can right click and unload them all. This is still a good idea though.

  4. matmir557 commented on Jul 9, 2026

    @matmir557

    I prefer "Foxy Gestures" addon for that.
    https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/foxy-gestures/

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  5. savemyram commented on Jul 13, 2026

    @savemyram

    I'll see if can get a working modification off the ground for this at some point if there's an interest.

    Edit: Yes this is possible and I've got it working. It requires modifications to three files: main-popupset-.inc.xhtml, tabbrowser.js and tabContextMenu.ftl, making use of functionality mostly already there. Right now it's just two additional unload menu items for left and right unloads, but I suppose those could be nested via an arrow of the already existing "Unload Tab" option.

    Edit 2: @the-r3dacted I've got it working as a pop out menu from the existing unload menu item.

  6. savemyram commented on Jul 19, 2026

    @savemyram

    @gthzee I just received notification that my pull request for your request has been merged into the 152 build, so be on the look out for this in the near future. Enjoy!

  7. Vangelis66 commented on Jul 19, 2026

    @Vangelis66

    that my pull request for your request has been merged into the 152 build

    Actually, things don't look good yet:

    #217 (comment)

    #217 (comment)

  8. savemyram commented on Aug 6, 2026

    @savemyram

    @gthzee I finally...found the will to get the last part of this working and have submitted a PR pending merge into the next release...hopefully.

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