xTab

Limit the maximum number of tabs that can be open at the same time.

xTab is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help users control their browser tab overload by limiting the number of tabs that can be open simultaneously. Users can set their preferred tab maximum and choose which tabs get removed when the limit is reached — least recently used, least accessed, or oldest. Alternatively, xTab can block new tabs from opening once the limit is reached, ensuring focused browsing.

Designed with flexibility in mind, xTab respects pinned tabs, playing audio tabs, and tabs never visited, preventing their automatic closure. The extension also supports enterprise customization via group policy, ideal for organizational deployment. Regular updates have enhanced stability, compatibility with Chrome's manifest v3, and user interface clarity. Whether you're a casual user overwhelmed by many tabs or managing tabs in a professional setting, xTab provides a smooth and efficient tab management solution.

User reviews

xTab is appreciated for managing and limiting open browser tabs, aiding productivity and reducing RAM usage. Users find it simple and effective with customizable settings. However, multiple reviews report it stopped working properly on browsers like Edge, Opera, and Brave after recent updates, showing bugs such as tabs opening in new windows and interface issues like missing settings display. There are also concerns about data loss after crashes and the extension's badge disappearing unpredictably. Despite these issues, many users have relied on it for years and consider it highly useful when functioning correctly.
Pros
  • Effectively limits the number of open tabs, helping improve productivity and reduce RAM usage.
  • Simple, clean, and easy to use interface as experienced by many users.
  • Helps users maintain focus by controlling tab overload.
  • Has been reliable and useful for several years before recent issues.
  • Allows customization in settings, such as closing least-used tabs to manage tab limits.
Cons
  • Stopped working or malfunctioning on some browsers like MS Edge, Opera, and Brave, especially after recent updates.
  • Settings interface sometimes doesn't display properly, showing only a small or blank box.
  • Bugs cause tabs to open in new windows or cause unexpected closing of multiple tabs.
  • Issues with browser recovery after crashes or improper shutdowns, leading to loss of tabs.
  • Extension badge icon disappears intermittently, requiring reinstallation.
Recent reviews
Parfait pour limiter ma charge mentale (et de RAM)
by Guillaume S, 2024-10-25

24.11.2024 MS Edge 131 заработало опять, странно!!! 21.10.2024 г. Перестало работать!!!! MS Edge 130.0.2849.46 вместо настроек белое окно и количество вкладок перестало ограничивать. В Google Chrome и ЯндексБраузере работает!!!

everything's perfect, helped me to cure my less focus time.
by The Phoenix, 2024-10-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

xTab requires a few sensitive permissions. 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.
Risk likelihood

xTab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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