Tabs Backup & Restore

With 'Tabs Backup & Restore' you will never lose your work again! Backup an entire Chrome session (windows and tabs).
What is Tabs Backup & Restore?
'Tabs Backup & Restore' is a Chrome extension that guarantees you never lose your work. It allows you to backup all opened windows and tabs in a Chrome session, and restore them as needed. These backups can be automated or done manually, based on the user's preference. With its Advanced Restore options, users can closely navigate their backups and choose a partial selection for restoration.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2012-11-14)
Creation date: 2012-11-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 322.56K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

With Tabs Backup & Restore you will never lose your work again!

Backup an entire Chrome session (all opened windows and tabs) and restore it when needed.

Backups are created automatically (every XX minutes, definable in the Options Page), but can also be created manually whenever you want.

NEW: Advanced Restore options (browse the content of your backups and restore a partial selection). Improved layout and added some animations.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use and works perfectly for many users.
  • Provides peace of mind against losing open tabs during updates or crashes.
  • Has successfully saved users' sessions during Chrome crashes.
  • Advanced restore options available for specific use cases.
Cons
  • Fails to restore all tabs in some cases, particularly with local files like PDFs.
  • Limited to recent history, usually only 1 or 2 days worth.
  • Does not work well with tab groups and may crash the browser.
  • Lacks the ability to label backups, making it difficult to find specific ones.
Most mentioned
  • Restoration issues, especially with local files.
  • Limited functionality for backup history.
  • Useful for recovering tabs after crashes.
  • Does not work well with Vivaldi browser.
  • Advanced restore feature is sometimes necessary.
Recent reviews
Can't export( Where are the backups themselves located?
by Artemi Lebedev, 2024-06-05

Fajne rozszerzenie, ale niestety w momencie kiedy zrestartowałem komputer to restore nie działa na wszystkie okna, tylko na jedno, próbowałem advanced restore i nic. Klikam przywróć ale nie otwiera tego okna.
by Piotr Ficner, 2024-05-15

Desde um mês atrás, parou de funcionar. Antes era excelente. Não encontrei outra extensão igual.
by Jefferson Pena, 2024-03-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tabs Backup & Restore requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Tabs Backup & Restore has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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