- Firefox is implementing a native split view feature currently available in test versions such as Beta or Nightly.
- There are powerful extensions like Super Split View that allow you to manage multiple pages in a single tab.
- Browsers based on the Firefox engine, such as Zen Browser or Floorp, already integrate tab tiling natively.
If you're one of those people who always has a million tabs open and goes crazy jumping from one to another to compare data or copy text, you know that efficient multitasking is the holy grail of browsing. For a long time, Mozilla lagged behind in this area, while the competition already let us split the screen effortlessly, but things are changing, and Firefox is stepping up its game so we don't have to manually move windows all over the desktop.
The reality is that, while not everyone has this feature enabled in their standard version, there are already several ways to achieve it . From trying experimental versions of the browser to installing add-ons that do the heavy lifting, there are options for everyone. Let's take a closer look at how you can make your Firefox behave like a true command center with parallel pages.
Firefox's new native functionality
Mozilla has been working on what's known as Split Tabs . This tool, which first appeared in the Nightly and Beta versions (specifically mentioned in version 149 Beta), allows users to view two websites in the same window without any hassle. To use it, the process is quite intuitive: simply right-click on the tab you want to split and select the "Add Split View" option.
Once the mode is activated, the browser lets us choose which of the other open tabs we want to place in the second panel. If at any point we get tired of seeing both pages together, we simply repeat the right-click process and select " Split tab ." Although this feature is still being refined, it promises to include resizing controls via a central bar and full support for screen readers and keyboard shortcuts, aiming for complete accessibility.
Extensions and add-ons: the immediate solution
If you don't want to install beta versions that can sometimes cause problems, add-ons are your best bet. Currently, Super Split View is probably the most robust option, as it allows you to arrange up to four pages tiled within a single tab using iframes, or maintain full browser functionality in separate windows. It's ideal for those looking for an intensive workflow.
For those who prefer something lighter, there's the Split-Screen Browser Tool , which is basically a quick way to put two URLs side-by-side without much hassle. There are also the classic Tile Tabs WE or Tile Pages WE, which, although they work more by organizing separate windows than by splitting a single tab, achieve a visual effect very similar to a tiled environment.
Firefox-based alternatives
Sometimes, the solution isn't a plugin, but rather changing the browser's "shell." There are Firefox forks that have adopted Mozilla's engine but added split-screen view as a core feature . Zen Browser is the most striking example, implementing a workspace-based, tile-based design reminiscent of Arc Browser. On the other hand, Floorp , a powerful Japanese option, also favors integrated tiling, offering a much more polished and stable experience than Mozilla's official experiments.
To put this in context, it's interesting to see how others have handled this. Microsoft Edge, for example, has had a very mature implementation for some time, including thumbnail previews of tabs before splitting them, something Firefox has yet to replicate. Google Chrome has also entered the fray with its own split view, even allowing you to drag tabs to the edges of the window to automatically create the split—a very convenient feature for those who hate context menus.
Old experiments and the legacy of Side View
We can't forget that Mozilla already experimented with this years ago through Test Pilot with a project called Side View. This allowed opening a page in a sidebar, although it had the drawback that many websites loaded in mobile format due to the narrowness of the panel. While that experiment didn't become the final feature, it laid the groundwork for the much more flexible sidebar integration we have today , where we can even insert AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini while browsing another website.
Whether by taking advantage of the latest beta versions, installing extensions like Super Split View, or switching to browsers like Zen or Floorp, it's now entirely possible to stop constantly switching tabs. The trend is clear: modern browsing is moving towards making the most of screen space , allowing users to decide exactly how they want to organize their information without wasting time on repetitive gestures.