Tab Hibernate

Send tabs you don't use to into hibernation to save up on memory usage

Tab Hibernate - Optimize Your PC's Performance

Tab Hibernate is a useful Chrome extension designed to optimize your computer's performance. If you find your PC getting slow due to a large number of open tabs, Tab Hibernate is the perfect solution. It ushers unused tabs into a sleep mode, thereby saving memory and reducing CPU usage. Not only will your PC run faster, but its battery life will also be extended, making it more efficient and responsive. Do share your feedback and help us to enhance your user experience.
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Extension stats

By: dcohenb
Users: 5,000+
Rating: 3.68
(74)
Version: 0.3.2 (Last updated: 2017-10-07)
Creation date: 2017-10-07
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 109.57K

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Extension summary

Is Your computer slow? unresponsive? Are you the type of person who keeps lots of tabs open all the time? Tab Hibernate to the rescue!

Tab Hibernate puts all your unused tabs into sleep mode. that way they don't take up memory or CPU usage.

Your PC will be faster, Battery will last longer and your computer will be more responsive!

We would love to get your feedback and improve. if you like our extension please rate us and leave a comment.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Main function works well for some users
  • Helps reduce RAM/CPU usage
  • Keeps Chrome in check
  • Has configuration options that some users appreciate
Cons
  • Does not work on multiple windows
  • Inconsistent tab hibernation functionality
  • Loses content from partially filled forms
  • Does not work with incognito tabs
  • Buggy behavior leading to loss of tabs
Most mentioned
  • Inability to hibernate tabs in multiple windows
  • Hibernated tabs become blank or lose content
  • Issues with waking up hibernated tabs
  • Functionality gaps leading to user frustration
User reviews
Missing features, the ones present are not working properly
by Davide Lancini, 2024-05-25

Nice extension to have but it bugs out sometimes (doesn't auto-hibernate some tabs) and it lacks a button on the right-click menu.
by Kusanagi Ryuuichi, 2024-05-02

it's bugging, the tab hibernate made me lost all my site i pinned.. all hibernated tab become blank pages..
by ron ni, 2024-01-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tab Hibernate requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Tab Hibernate has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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