Chrome Background Runner
Chrome Background Runner - Fast Chrome Reopening
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Extension summary
This extension only keeps Chrome running in the background.
This extension has no way of accessing your personal data anywhere while you are browsing, its sole purpose is to allow you to keep Chrome in the background.
It only keeps Chrome running in the background (keeps the main Chrome process open in the background) even when you close all Chrome windows. Therefore, Chrome starts faster when it is running in the background. You won't believe how fast Chrome opens.
With this extension, you can receive push notifications even when the browser is closed.
Note: Make sure that the "Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed" option is turned on in Chrome. (Settings > System > Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed)
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spammy, or outdated.- Works as intended and reliably keeps Chrome running in the background.
- Allows users to receive notifications when Chrome is closed.
- Fulfills a need for a feature that used to be in Chrome settings.
- Essential for keeping notifications active.
- Users express gratitude for finding this extension after searching for it.
User reviews
Gerard Vijverberg, 2024-11-21 
Erkan Altınörs, 2024-11-15 
Ali Emre Gürsu, 2024-11-15Extension safety
Risk impact
Chrome Background Runner does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Chrome Background Runner is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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