The Great Suspender (notrack)

Make your computer run smoothly by suspending the tabs you aren't using

The Great Suspender (notrack) - Enhance Chrome Performance

The Great Suspender (notrack) is a trustworthy Chrome extension that suspends tabs not being used, helping to ease the load off your computer. This version removes analytics tracking and rogue .js files, addressing privacy concerns. By ensuring the inactive tabs no longer use your computer's resources, it improves the overall performance. From the reputable developer aciidic, it's a secure alternative to other versions currently on the web store.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
By: bess
Users: 80,000+
Version: 7.1.12 (Last updated: 2023-10-27)
Creation date: 2021-06-09
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • history
  • unlimitedStorage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • file://*/*
  • chrome://favicon/*
  • contextMenus
  • cookies
Size: 508.93K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effective in managing RAM and improving PC performance
  • Many users expressed happiness about the extension's return after prior issues
  • Provides essential functionality for handling multiple tabs
  • Helps users with older machines that have limited resources
Cons
  • Issues with saved tabs and data loss when disabling the extension
  • Concerns about adherence to Chrome's best practices and possible future support discontinuation
  • Incompatibility with Chrome groups feature
  • Distracting icon reported by some users
Most mentioned
  • Concerns over the extension being no longer supported due to Chrome's policies
  • Data management issues, especially regarding tab restoration
  • Users expressing joy over the extension returning and working effectively
User reviews
Несколько лет пользовался расширением, очень выручало Хром, верни его, вашу функцию экономии нельзя настроить по времени
by Шлюпка Ноя, 2025-03-07

Please update to manifest v3. Support will end in June/July 2025.
by Renato, 2025-03-06

the best tool in the world
by Alaa Esmat, 2025-03-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

The Great Suspender (notrack) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of The Great Suspender (notrack). Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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