Skip to content
Back to the index

tabPreLoader

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 13 Sep 2026. How this is checked

tabPreLoader is an open-source Firefox add-on that preloads tabs next to the active tab after Firefox restarts. It is intended for users who restore browser sessions and want nearby tabs to become available more quickly.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebEmbeddablemacOSWindowsLinux
tabPreLoader preview
Visit github.com

Overview

4 features

Purpose: Reducing wait times by preloading tabs next to the active tab after Firefox restarts.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Firefox users who restore multiple tabs after restarting the browser

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable, macos, windows, linux

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: github.com · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

tabPreLoader sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on reducing wait times by preloading tabs next to the active tab after Firefox restarts. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for firefox users who restore multiple tabs after restarting the browser. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

It is developed by jmozmoz, and it first shipped in 2013. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 4 catalogued features are tab preloading, firefox integration, and session restart support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Tab preloading
  • Firefox integration
  • Session restart support
  • Active-tab prioritization

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
firefox-addontab-preloadingbrowser-performancesession-restore

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserEmbeddablemacOSWindowsLinux

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceOpen SourceFree tierStore listing found
Legal
Privacy Policy Terms of Service

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed13 Sep · 12:47 UTC
    tabPreLoader seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about tabPreLoader

What is tabPreLoader?
Inferred · not functionally tested: TabPreLoader focuses on reducing wait times by preloading tabs next to the active tab after Firefox restarts. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use tabPreLoader?
Inferred · not functionally tested: tabPreLoader is an open-source project built for firefox users who restore multiple tabs after restarting the browser.
Does tabPreLoader have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — tabPreLoader is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does tabPreLoader run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: tabPreLoader runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is tabPreLoader still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to tabPreLoader?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include < prevTab, Tab Preview On Hover, and Shajirr/Sequential-Tab-Loader.< prevTabTab Preview On HoverShajirr/Sequential-Tab-Loader
Who develops tabPreLoader?
tabPreLoader is developed by jmozmoz.
When did tabPreLoader launch?
tabPreLoader first shipped in 2013.

Similar projects

Closest matches by what these projects do