Tab Wrangler

Tab Wrangler

Automatically closes inactive tabs and makes it easy to get them back

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What is Tab Wrangler?
Tab Wrangler is a Chrome extension that automatically closes inactive tabs and saves them for easy re-opening. It prevents tab overload and can be configured to fit your preferences. Watch our walkthrough for more details.
Stats
Rating: 4.44 (922)
Version: 7.5.1 (Last updated: 2024-05-22)
Creation date: 2020-02-11
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • contextMenus
  • sessions
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 392.19K
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Tab Wrangler
Tab Wrangler (v7.5.1)
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Summary
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Too many tabs? Do you have a tab addiction? Tab Wrangler closes tabs that haven't been used recently.

See how Tab Wrangler can free your Chrome from tab clutter in our walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtP7pysqHY8

  • Automatically closes idle tabs after designated time
  • Prevent auto-closing from your favorite sites
  • Saves closed tabs, easy to re-open
  • Chrome sync saves settings between computers
  • Doesn't close pinned tabs
  • Lock tabs from closing

But don't worry, auto-closed tabs are stored safe and sound in the Tab Corral. Tab Wrangler is highly configurable and will save your computer and your brain from tab overload.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helpful for productivity
  • Easy to use GUI
  • Automatically closes tabs
  • Allows for tab grouping
Cons
  • Stopped working for some users
  • Issues with auto-close functionality
  • Limited tab retention
Most mentioned
  • Stopped working
  • Great for productivity
  • Easy to use
  • Auto-close feature
Recent reviews
by Shahram Yasnafar Shahram Yasnafar, 2024-07-14

by Dávid Brutóczki Dávid Brutóczki, 2024-07-13

Really helpful for those who have a problem with keeping too many tabs open which has negative impacts on their productivity.
by Obaid Samadian Obaid Samadian, 2024-07-12
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Safety
Risk impact

Tab Wrangler may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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