Who is UnloadTabs for?

UnloadTabs is an open-source project built for firefox users who need to manage browser tab memory and loading behavior.

Does UnloadTabs have a free plan?

Yes — UnloadTabs is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does UnloadTabs run on?

UnloadTabs runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is UnloadTabs still active?

Unverified. UnloadTabs has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to UnloadTabs?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Tab Unloader, Tab Unloader, and Tab Wrangler.

Who develops UnloadTabs?

UnloadTabs is developed by Niklas Gollenstede.

When did UnloadTabs launch?

UnloadTabs first shipped in 2016.

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UnloadTabs

Name: UnloadTabs
Author: Niklas Gollenstede

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

UnloadTabs is an open-source WebExtension for unloading browser tabs and preventing tabs from loading. It is intended for Firefox users who want finer control over tab resource usage and loading behavior.

Open SourceWebEmbeddable

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Overview

4 features

UnloadTabs is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It focuses on reducing browser memory and resource usage by unloading tabs and preventing unwanted tab loads. UnloadTabs is an open-source project aimed at firefox users who need to manage browser tab memory and loading behavior. The project is open source (Open Source). UnloadTabs is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Niklas Gollenstede builds and maintains UnloadTabs, and it first shipped in 2016. Key capabilities include tab unloading, load prevention, and tab management.

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

Tab unloading
Load prevention
Tab management
Firefox support

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed8 Sept · 10:13 UTC
UnloadTabs verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about UnloadTabs

What is UnloadTabs?: UnloadTabs focuses on reducing browser memory and resource usage by unloading tabs and preventing unwanted tab loads. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is UnloadTabs for?: UnloadTabs is an open-source project built for firefox users who need to manage browser tab memory and loading behavior.
Does UnloadTabs have a free plan?: Yes — UnloadTabs is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does UnloadTabs run on?: UnloadTabs runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is UnloadTabs still active?: Unverified. UnloadTabs has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to UnloadTabs?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Tab Unloader, Tab Unloader, and Tab Wrangler.Tab Unloader Tab Unloader Tab Wrangler
Who develops UnloadTabs?: UnloadTabs is developed by Niklas Gollenstede.
When did UnloadTabs launch?: UnloadTabs first shipped in 2016.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 8 Sept 2026
Built for: Firefox users who need to manage browser tab memory and loading behavior
Model: Open source
Solves: Reducing browser memory and resource usage by unloading tabs and preventing unwanted tab loads.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: unload-tabs

Developer

Niklas Gollenstede

Index record

Indexed: 8 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 8 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: unloadtabs-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 8 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/NiklasGollenstede/unload-tabs

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