Clutter Free - Prevent duplicate tabs

Reduce tab clutter - prevent duplicate tabs, quickly search & switch tabs, and more...

Clutter Free - Reduce Duplicate Tab Clutter

"Clutter Free - Prevent duplicate tabs" is a Chrome extension designed to reduce tab clutter by automatically detecting and closing duplicate tabs. With features like quick tab search, direct switching, and customizable options, it enhances your browsing experience by efficiently managing your open tabs while keeping your workspace organized.
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Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.75
(205)
Version: 9.3.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-12)
Creation date: 2020-07-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • alarms
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 420.86K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

** Automatically detect and close duplicate tabs

Preventing and closing duplicates tabs is the core mission. The extension runs in the background, checking when tabs are opened or links are clicked to see whether the target webpage is already open. If open, the extension switches focus to the existing tab, instead of opening a duplicate.

NEW: Quick Tab Search - search, switch to and close tabs. (Similar to ‘Go to tab’)

NEW: List all duplicate tabs, close them directly from list.

Tune the core functionality using options - add websites or domains to allow-list to allow duplicates, or use the block-list to only block duplicates on certain websites.


OTHER FEATURES:

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps manage tabs effectively by preventing duplicates
  • Once worked flawlessly, and highly appreciated when functioning
  • Considered one of the most helpful extensions in managing tabs
Cons
  • Causes Chrome to lag and freeze, especially with multiple tabs open
  • Recent updates have significantly reduced performance and functionality
  • Requires frequent reinstallation to maintain functionality
  • No longer works reliably with Google Docs
Most mentioned
  • Extension causes severe lag and freezing issues in Chrome
  • Recent updates have degraded performance
  • High CPU usage when extension is enabled
User reviews
As others have said, the extension isn't working as well as it used to. While I don't have the issue with it slowing down that others report, it appears to have stopped working with Google Docs. Since I work at an organization that relies on Google Docs this is less than optimal as I end up having the same document/spreadsheet/presentation open in multiple tabs and keep opening versions and new tabs.
by Matt Bernius, 2025-01-16

思っていたのとは違ったので移行します。
by 悠羽司恩, 2025-01-11

Unfortunately, this extension no longer works as well as it used to. It used to be the best in its category, but now it has several issues. For example, the extension often fails to open, and I have to delete and reinstall it repeatedly just to get it to work. I've had to do this multiple times over the past few months.
by Owen Myth, 2024-12-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Clutter Free - Prevent duplicate tabs requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Clutter Free - Prevent duplicate tabs has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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