Dozens of open tabs in Firefox on iPhone can slow the app and make it hard to find anything. Firefox can close them all at once instead of swiping each one away. The exact button location has changed between versions, so look for Close All Tabs in the tab view or the tab button’s menu.
Quick Answer
Press and hold the tabs button (the square with a number) and tap Close All Tabs, or open the tab view and use its menu to close all tabs. Confirm when asked.
How to Close All Tabs at Once in Firefox on iPhone
- Open Firefox.
- Press and hold the tabs button (the number in a square) at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap Close All Tabs and confirm.
- If that option is missing, tap the tabs button to open the tab view, then use its menu (three dots or Edit) and choose Close All Tabs.
- To close private tabs, switch to the Private tab view and repeat.
Tab Management in Firefox for iPhone
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Close one tab | Swipe it away or tap its X |
| Close all tabs | Press and hold the tabs button |
| Reopen a closed tab | History, Recently Closed |
| Auto-close old tabs | Settings, Tabs, Close Tabs (if available) |
Troubleshooting
- You closed tabs by mistake: open History and tap Recently Closed to restore them.
- The option does not appear: update Firefox from the App Store.
- For pop-up settings, see how to allow pop-ups in Firefox on iPhone.
- For Safari, read how to close all tabs on iPhone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does closing tabs delete bookmarks?
No. Bookmarks and history stay.
Will closing tabs log me out of sites?
Usually not, unless you also clear cookies.
Can Firefox close tabs automatically?
Recent versions offer an option to close inactive tabs; check Settings, Tabs.
Summary
- Press and hold the tabs button.
- Tap Close All Tabs.
- Confirm.
- Restore from Recently Closed if needed.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
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