Lightning Reopen

Keep Chrome open in the background for faster re-opening
What is Lightning Reopen?
"Lightning Reopen" is a Chrome extension specifically designed for users who experience slow Chrome startup due to the heavy load from multiple extensions. It allows Chrome to run quietly in the background, thus minimizing loading time, eliminating lag and enhancing overall browser performance. It only uses minimal permissions, with no access to personal data, cryptominers or API calls – guaranteeing your safety and privacy while surfing.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-09-14
By: SeinopSys
Users: 60,000+
Rating: 4.98 (55)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-08-01)
Creation date: 2019-10-30
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • background
Size: 22.59K

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Extension summary

Do you have a million extensions installed that take absolutely ages to load when you open a new Chrome window, causing freezes and stuttering? Do you want to get notifications from your browser extensions without having to keep a Chrome window open and cluttering your taskbar? Do you have more RAM than you know what to do with?

If you answered yes to at least one of the questions above then this extension is for you! After installing, Chrome will sit in your notification area and remain open in the background, which means that when you open a new Chrome window all your extensions will not need to re-initialize themselves resulting in a lot faster startup and next to no lag.

For the longest time I've been just installing Dropbox for Gmail on all my machines to get this effect, but taking a look at what permissions it has made me realize that maybe I should not be doing that. I decided to make my own background extension with no permissions, no cryptominers and no API calls "phoning home".

That's right, this extension literally has no way to access any of your personal data anywhere while you're browsing, its only purpose is to let you keep Chrome in the background. Even if at any point the extension were to be compromised you would be prompted for any extra permissions, which you should never agree to. You have my word that this extension will never be sold to any shady extension marketing company looking to inject ads and/or trackers into every page you visit.

This extension is open source, you can find the source code here: https://github.com/SeinopSys/LightningReopen

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
  • Works as intended
  • Keeps password managers like Bitwarden and 1Password unlocked
  • Open source with no permissions required
  • Useful for notifications
  • Solves multiple user problems effectively
Cons
  • Requires a third-party extension for certain settings
  • Issues with Chrome reopening automatically after a PC reboot
  • Some users desire better visibility in search results
Most mentioned
  • Perfect!
  • Works as intended
  • Very useful
  • No hassle
  • Thank you for creating this
Recent reviews
Works as intended, update for manifest v3 please
by Rudranil Ghosh, 2024-09-07

Good!
by Jorge Juan, 2024-07-19

very useful to keep bitwarden unlocked even when i close the browser 👍
by Daniel, 2024-07-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Lightning Reopen is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Lightning Reopen may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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