Firefox use too much memory

Hi
I had this problem one weak ago, I did all suggestion that this link said and it didn't help:
https://support.mozilla.org/ar/kb/firefox-uses-too-much-memory-ram#w_disabling-memory-consuming-plugins
I don't have many taps oppened only 47 taps.
My firefox now usiing 2GB ram, can anyone help me how to fix it?
Thank you

Hello,
Can you please follow the instructions in the ''Memory troubleshooting tools'' section of the [[Firefox uses too much memory (RAM) - How to fix]] support article and provide the about:memory section details in this ticket. We can take a look at it and suggest possible options.
Thank you

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