Lone Tab

A new, unique session for every tab opened.

Lone Tab - Unique Session for Every Tab

Lone Tab is a Chrome extension that enables a unique session for each tab opened. It is especially useful for software testers or individuals who manage multiple accounts on a specific site.
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Extension stats

By: Ian Mckay
Users: 608
16
Rating: 2.95
(20)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-07-30)
Creation date: 2017-01-21
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • *://*/*
Size: 20.51K

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Extension summary

With this extension enabled, each tab will have a unique session. This is particularly useful for software testers or those with a large amount of accounts for a specific site.

To enable, click the icon and change the slider to the ON position. Any tabs created will now have it's own unique session.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as advertised for creating multiple sessions
  • Useful for testing web-based apps requiring different logins
  • Allows multiple online accounts to be opened simultaneously
Cons
  • Does not work for many users
  • Issues with session continuity (new tabs belong to the same session)
  • Need for better user interface indicators (icon badges, colorization)
Most mentioned
  • Does not work
  • Works as advertised
  • Need for better session management features
User reviews
Doesn't work.
by Tigress, 2024-12-03

This did not work. After toggling the extension to on, I still couldn't create multiple sessions.
by Anthony Ornek, 2024-09-10

Does not work at all.
by stefan holzhauer, 2024-06-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Lone Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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