Deactivator

Sease all scripts activity on the page, thus saving CPU, memory, and network.
What is Deactivator?
Deactivator is a super-lightweight Chrome extension that allows you to cease all scripts activity on a webpage, saving CPU, memory, and network resources. It improves page responsiveness and can be activated with just one click.

Extension stats

Users: 39 ▼ -4
Rating: 3.00 (2)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2017-05-02)
Creation date: 2017-05-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 10.70K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Super-lightweight page deactivator in one click.

Tired of a webpage, sucking your CPU in the background? But there is something useful in it so you'd like to keep it open? Deactivate the web page! Cease all scripts activity on the current page, thus saving CPU, memory, and network. Also, overall page responsiveness improves making if feel faster.

Works somewhat similar to 'Tab Suspender' but leaves the whole page accessible, just removing all active components and hidden scripts.

In contrast to NoScript-like extensions, works only on demand.

To activate, just click on the extension icon.

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User reviews

no way to enable/disable/configure
by John Weiss, 2023-06-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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