Max Tabs

A small extension to limit the number of open tabs.

Max Tabs - Limit Your Open Tabs Efficiently

'Max Tabs' is a handy Chrome extension designed to provide a solution for those struggling with too many open tabs. It operates by restricting the number of available tabs and auto-closing the oldest and least-used ones, offering a simplified, organized online experience.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 3.00
(4)
Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2018-10-10)
Creation date: 2018-10-10
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • management
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 36.51K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 17,419 ▲ 5
Other rankings
#4101 in Accessibility ▲ 186

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

This piece of sh** automatically closed my hundreds of tabs without even asking me. DO NOT INSTALL.
by Drew Alden (ReanimationXP), 2024-11-08
similar to firefox limit tabs
by Catalin DINU, 2023-08-18
Would be better if it did not allow to open a new tab after the limit (or if it closed the most recently opened tab instead)
by Ata Gün Öğün, 2021-10-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Max Tabs 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.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Max Tabs. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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