Auto Tab Discard (suspend)

Increase browser speed and reduce memory load when you have numerous open tabs.

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Speed Up Chrome with Auto Tab Discard Extension

"Auto Tab Discard (suspend)" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance browser performance by automatically suspending inactive tabs. This helps free up memory and processing power, potentially prolonging battery life on mobile devices. The extension offers a suite of features such as configurable auto-discard options, manual tab discard release, preservation of tab state upon browser restart, and a customizable exclusion list for certain websites or patterns. It empowers users to manage resource consumption and maintain browser responsiveness, even with numerous tabs open.

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Extension stats

By: joue.quroi

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 4.19

(299)

4 new ratings

Version: 0.6.8.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-17)

Creation date: 2020-06-24

Permissions:

idle
storage
contextMenus
notifications
alarms
scripting

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 171.01K

Email: jo*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,764 ▲ 91

Other rankings

#237 in Functionality & UI ▼ 1

#3 in auto keyword 36

#14 in tab keyword 45 ▲ 2

#23 in browser tab keyword 42 ▲ 5

#48 in release keyword 31 ▲ 3

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Auto Tab Discard (v0.6.7)

74,482+ 4.50

(904)

Auto Tab Discard (suspend) (v0.6.8.2)

29,440+ 4.50

(39)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Great for saving memory while browsing
Functions well for saving YouTube timestamps
User-friendly settings and options available
Excellent for low RAM devices
Works well when it is functioning properly

Cons

Recently stopped auto discarding tabs for many users
Tabs reload automatically when selected, which is inconvenient
Occasional performance issues and memory leaks reported
Only supports discarding one tab at a time for some users
Inconsistent functionality across different Chrome profiles

Most mentioned

Stopped working or has performance issues recently
Auto reload of suspended tabs is inconvenient
Desire for better control over which tabs get suspended
Preference for a blank page/screensaver instead of suspended tab
Ability to discard all tabs in a window at once

User reviews

うまく使えなかったので移行します。

悠羽司恩, 2025-03-09

If it did like other extensions and replaced the suspended tab with a blank page or screensaver it would be much better.

偷尼（偷尼 Tony）, 2025-03-06

need an update... stopped working

T, 2025-03-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Auto Tab Discard (suspend) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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