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Always Open Privately by fbausch

Always opens certain websites (configurable list of websites) in a private window. Needs the permission to run in private windows.

Available on Firefox for Android™Available on Firefox for Android™
4.2 (13 reviews)4.2 (13 reviews)
146 Users146 Users
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About this extension
Firefox add-on to always open specific websites in private windows.

This Firefox add-on provides the functionality to configure a whitelist of domain names. If while browsing a domain name matches a domain on the whitelist, this add-on will try to prevent Firefox from loading the website in a non-private window, open a new private window and load the website there.

Because of how webextension add-ons work, it is not always possible to prevent Firefox from loading a website. However, this add-on will always open a new private window and load the website there.

Usage

Always Open Privately needs the permission to run in private windows. This setting may be set manually in the add-on manager in Firefox.

In the settings panel, add one domain per line.

Permissions

The add-on requires several permissions. It just asks for the absolutely required permissions.
  • webNavigation: to get notified about new URLs (new site visits)
  • tabs: to get the URL to be opened
  • activeTab: to stop loading a website
  • http://, https://: to be able to intercept requests to every possible domain
  • storage: to save add-on settings
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Permissions and data

Required permissions:

  • Access browser tabs
  • Access browser activity during navigation
  • Access your data for all websites

Data collection:

  • The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
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Version
2.4
Size
17.16 KB
Last updated
3 days ago (Jul 5, 2026)
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  • Privacy & Security
License
GNU General Public License v3.0 only
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