The Great Suspender (notrack)

Name: The Great Suspender (notrack)
Rating: 4.215189873417722 (79 reviews)
Author: bess

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

The Great Suspender (notrack)

Optimize your browsing experience with The Great Suspender (notrack), a modified Chrome extension designed to improve your computer's performance. By suspending tabs you aren’t actively using, this extension allows for smoother multitasking and reduced memory usage.

This version is built without analytics tracking, ensuring your browsing data remains private. It is based on the trustworthy 7.1.12 release by aciidic, providing a dependable and secure option for users seeking to manage their tab clutter. To switch from a different version of The Great Suspender, make sure to export your tabs before installing to retain your workflow. Check our Import/Export Instructions to get started!

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By: bess

Users: 60,000+

Rating: 4.22

(79)

Version: 7.1.12 (Last updated: 2023-10-27)

Creation date: 2021-06-09

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage
history
unlimitedStorage
http://*/*
https://*/*
file://*/*
chrome://favicon/*
contextMenus
cookies

Size: 508.93K

Email: be*****@bess.ai

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

Updated: 15 hours ago

Ranking

# 2,946 ▲ 86

Other rankings

#22142 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 5 #104 in web analytics keyword 49 ▼ 20 #274 in version keyword 18 ▼ 53 #275 in tracking keyword 31 ▼ 30 #300 in store keyword 55 ▼ 35

User reviews

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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

fantastic tool, please dont let it die. if you dont have time to maintain it, please send it to me and i will do it.

Peter G, 2025-03-22

이거 잘쓰고 있었는데... 이제 못쓰는건가

PO98IUU NKBYUT, 2025-03-13

It's a great extension. Only downside I've found so far is that I have to manually allow it every time I open the browser as it is no longer supported.

Wim Eats World, 2025-03-10

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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

The Great Suspender (notrack) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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