What is xTab?
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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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- Helps with tab management and productivity.
- Effective in limiting the number of open tabs.
- Simple and easy to use.
- 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.
- 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.
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xTab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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xTab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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