Quick Answer

Firefox tab groups let you collect related tabs under a name and colour. Drag one tab onto another to start a group, or use the tab's menu. Click the group label to collapse it while keeping tabs open. Use Save and Close Group when you want the set out of the tab bar until later.

Start with a group you can recognise

Pick two tabs for one real task, such as comparing keyboard layouts and checking the switch options on the gaming keyboards shortlist. Drag one onto the other, pause for the highlight, then release. Give the group a name that describes the task. A useful label is short enough to identify even when several groups sit beside one another.

Before you move the rest of the tabs, check that the first two actually appear under the label. You can then add the remaining pages you need. Leave unrelated tasks outside so the group is small enough to make sense when you come back. If you're deciding between machines in the all laptops on special range, for example, keep the candidate configurations together and save the final shortlist independently.

Manage a group of tabs

Collapse when you will return soon

Click the label to hide the tabs from the visible row. The group remains open. Click it again when you want to see the tabs. This is useful when you have more than one task active but want to read one set at a time. If your goal is to stop a page doing something in the background, collapsing the group does not by itself close the page. Choose the action that matches what you need.

Use the group menu's save and close option when you are done with the task for the moment. Reopen from the tab overview menu when you need the set again. Try that sequence first with two ordinary pages, before relying on it for a large session. Make a bookmark for anything you need to keep long term, especially if you plan to move computers or clean up browser data.

Distinguish organisation from sign-in

Grouping tabs does not set up separate accounts. Two tabs inside different groups can still use the same website sign-in. If the issue is opening the right account, check Firefox containers or use distinct profiles as appropriate. If the issue is losing a collection in a busy tab bar, groups are the feature to try.

The built-in group workflow costs R0. Firefox introduced tab groups on desktop in version 137, so check the installed version if the menu is absent. Labels and placement may differ between releases. Test on the actual machine where you browse, and do not assume a saved group will automatically travel to a different device. Saving an independent shortlist protects the links you need for a later purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a Firefox tab group?

Drag one tab onto another, pause for the highlight and drop it. Name the new group.

Does collapsing close the tabs?

No. Collapsing hides the group's tabs from the visible row while leaving them open.

Where do I reopen a saved group?

Check the tab overview menu for saved groups.

Are tab groups the same as containers?

No. Groups organise the tab bar. Containers separate website data and sign-ins.

Which desktop version introduced groups?

Firefox introduced tab groups in version 137.

Should I keep important links only in a tab group?

Save a separate bookmark or shortlist for links you need to retain long term.

Start with two tabs Try creating, collapsing and reopening a small named group first.