Simple Window Saver

Name: Simple Window Saver
Rating: 4.5 (522 reviews)
Author: nickbaum

Save and restore windows.

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Simple Window Saver is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to save and restore browser windows seamlessly. It allows users to maintain separate windows for different purposes like work, social media, or personal research, making tab management effortless. Unlike complex session managers, it focuses on simplicity and efficiency, tracking saved windows and changes without unnecessary features.

The extension features display enhancements such as retina icons and tab counts, supports pinned tabs, and prioritizes recently opened windows for accessibility. Privacy is upheld by collecting only anonymous usage data, avoiding tracking of specific URLs or tab titles. Regular updates and community contributions ensure reliable performance and ongoing improvements, making Simple Window Saver an ideal tool for organized browsing.

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Version:

1.4 Last updated: 2012-12-10

Creation date:

2012-12-10

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Permissions:

tabs

Size:

19.07KB

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-11

Ranking

# 9,609 ▲ 77

Other rankings

#10479 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 10

#19 in windows keyword 48

#71 in simple keyword 40 ▼ 11

#124 in give keyword 7 ▼ 9

#135 in restore tabs keyword 19 ▼ 4

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User reviews

Pros

Simple to use with the ability to name and save windows as a group.
Great organizer for workflows, especially for users with many tabs open.
Time-saving tool, enhancing productivity by managing multiple sessions easily.
Reliable in function when it works, with many users enjoying its core features.

Cons

Frequent bugs where saved windows get lost or fail to restore after updates.
Issues with saved windows not functioning properly, especially after updates.
Tendency for the extension to clear all saved windows unexpectedly, leading to frustration.
Does not save tab groups, which users find limiting.

Recent reviews

Got a new laptop and learned that Chrome might stop supporting this extension because it doesn't follow best practices. I added and tried several other tab savers, but I had to come back to this one--it's the simplest to use! It allows me to name windows and save them as a group, then easily access and update so I can open them as a group again. My only wish is that I could have saved my old windows on my last laptop.

Ka*****, 2025-03-04

Note here for anyone who can no longer open a certain Window. If you have any tabs that are downloaded files, such as a pdf that you downloaded and opened via chrome browser, that will cause errors and crash the saved window group. To fix this, you need to go to your extensions and enable developer mode, then right click on the extension icon and click inspect. From there click the Console tab, then local data, then you can find your window and each tab. This will look like computer coding stuff. Then it will list out tabs 0-... expand each area and you will see the URLs you saved. Copy and reopen, then save as a new Window. Going forward, do not exit your saved Window if there are any downloaded files you are viewing via the browser tabs, or it will CRASH your saved window.

Sh*****, 2025-02-28

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Ca*****, 2024-11-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Simple Window Saver requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.

Risk likelihood

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Simple Window Saver has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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