xTab

Limit the maximum number of tabs that can be open at the same time.
What is xTab?
"xTab" is a Chrome extension designed to limit the maximum number of tabs open at any one time. Users can customize tab limits and choose which tabs to close based on various criteria like least recently used, least accessed, or oldest. It offers an option to block new tabs from opening once the limit is reached and protects pinned and audio-playing tabs. Ideal for improving productivity and keeping browser clutter at bay.

Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Rating: 3.86 (125)
Version: 2.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-08-20)
Creation date: 2019-11-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 98.49K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

xTab is a Chrome extension that lets you limit the maximum number of tabs that can be open at one time.

You can set the tab limit to any number and choose what tab should be removed when you hit that limit:

  • Least recently used (default)
  • Least accessed
  • Oldest

You can alternatively block new tabs from opening completely once the limit has been reached.

Pinned tabs, tabs playing audio, and tabs that you have never visited (opened in the background) will not be closed.

If you are looking to install in an enterprise environment and customize settings using a group policy please contact us here: https://xtab.app

Note that after the extension is installed, if you do not change the default settings, it will close any tabs you have open beyond a 20 tab limit. For example, if you have 50 tabs open when the extension is installed, the next tab you open will remove 30 tabs. You can avoid this behavior by changing the default settings as soon as it is installed.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps with tab management and productivity.
  • Effective in limiting the number of open tabs.
  • Simple and easy to use.
Cons
  • Frequently stops working or malfunctions across different browsers.
  • User interface issues, such as settings not displaying correctly.
  • Can bypass tab limits by opening new browser windows.
Most mentioned
  • Not working on certain browsers (e.g., MS Edge, Opera).
  • Interface issues where settings do not show.
  • Problems with tabs being opened despite the set limit.
Recent reviews
by Casper Lönnqvist, 2024-11-10

Parfait pour limiter ma charge mentale (et de RAM)
by Guillaume S, 2024-10-25

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 likelihood

xTab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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