Unload Tab

Allows you to quickly unload (discard) tab in current window.
What is Unload Tab?
'Unload Tab' is a Chrome extension designed for superior tab management. By showing all the tabs in your current window and letting you click to discard them quickly or even unload multiple pages with one click, you can reduce your memory footprint and boost browser speed. Additional features include bulk unloading of tabs to the left, right, or all in a window or across multiple windows. This non-invasive extension by an independent developer helps optimize your browsing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.71 (21)
Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2023-08-25)
Creation date: 2020-08-13
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 21.17K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Unload Tab shows you list of tabs opened in the current window - click any of them to unload it (discard it). To unload multiple pages, use Right Mouse Click. To close multiple pages, use Middle Mouse Click.

Use top bar actions to:

  • unload left tabs
  • unload right tabs
  • unload all tabs in current window
  • unload all tabs in all windows

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effectively reduces system memory usage by unloading unused tabs.
  • Simple and easy to use interface.
  • Works as advertised with no hidden catches.
  • Lightweight and reliable extension.
  • Excellent for keeping tabs open while freeing up RAM.
Cons
  • Lacks a one-click button to unload all tabs except the current one.
  • Interface issues with Brave browser, such as clipping and menu width.
  • Cannot select multiple tabs to unload at once.
Most mentioned
  • Reduces memory usage.
  • Simple and effective.
  • Request for improved features like one-click unload.
Recent reviews
Works well
by Fedor Stepanov, 2024-10-18

Use Unload Tab to free up system memory that is currently allocated to browser tabs you aren't using. Excellent extension, just what I was looking for.
by Peter R, 2024-09-07

underrated extension
by MaCrO V2, 2024-08-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Unload Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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