Auto Tab Discard (suspend)

Name: Auto Tab Discard (suspend)
Rating: 4.164516129032258 (310 reviews)
Author: joue.quroi

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

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Auto Tab Discard is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to enhance browser performance by automatically suspending inactive tabs. It reduces memory usage by disabling JavaScript and DOM events on discarded tabs, conserving battery life on portable devices.

Key features include automatic/manual discarding of idle tabs, exclusions for specific hostnames, preserving tab states across browser restarts, and restoring tab content like scroll position and text input. It also offers configurable options to protect pinned tabs, media-playing tabs, and tabs with unsaved user data. Additional plugins provide controls to release discarded tabs or auto-discard new inactive tabs. By using the browser's native discarding method, it ensures seamless restoration even if the extension is removed or the browser crashes.

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By:

joue.quroi

Users:

100,000

Rating:

4.16

(310)

Version:

0.6.8.2 Last updated: 2024-02-17

Creation date:

2020-06-24

Risk:

Permissions:

idle
storage
contextMenus
notifications
alarms
scripting

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size:

171.01K

Email:

jo*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

20 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,852 ▲ 40

Other rankings

#247 in Functionality & UI ▼ 6

#3 in auto keyword 65

#19 in tab keyword 81 ▼ 2

#33 in browser tab keyword 51 ▼ 4

#54 in include keyword 11 ▲ 2

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Other platforms

Auto Tab Discard (v0.6.7)

72,043 4.51

(925)

Auto Tab Discard (suspend) (v0.6.8.2)

30,766 4.50

(39)

User reviews

Auto Tab Discard is praised for saving memory and reducing computer resource usage, with useful features like YouTube timestamp preservation and basic ease of use. However, users report inconsistencies such as unreliable tab suspension, random tab wake-ups, and occasional tab loss. Interface limitations and missing customization options reduce user convenience. Recent updates appear to have degraded performance and some functionality, leading to mixed user experience.

Pros

Effectively saves memory and reduces computer overheating and electricity usage, acting as a money saver.
Allows manual and automatic tab discarding, keeping browsing sessions light and improving performance.
Supports saving YouTube timestamps when suspending tabs, which is valuable for users who watch videos.
Active development and has a large user base, indicating reliability and community trust.
Simple to use basic settings, enabling users to manage tabs without complex configuration.

Cons

Inconsistent functionality: tabs sometimes fail to suspend or wake up randomly after idling or system sleep.
User interface issues: inability to customize dropdown options and inconvenient unsuspend behavior that reloads tabs automatically.
Some tabs disappear unexpectedly, causing users to lose tabs without warning.
Recent updates or changes have caused decline in performance, memory leaks, and features like discard all other tabs to stop working.
Limited interactions: certain actions like 'discard all tabs in window' or right-click discard are missing or incomplete, affecting usability.

Recent reviews

The basic settings work fine for me! I don't use advanced settings. I really appreciate being able to save my computer from overheating or using more electricity. This is a real money saver!

Da*****, 2025-05-19

"Toolbar left-click action" option dont work on just press LMB to suspend =\

To*****, 2025-05-18

Sometimes is working but sometimes stop working... maybe because I put PC to sleep and wake it up? don't know how to fix it.

Ro*****, 2025-05-11

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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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Risk likelihood

Auto Tab Discard (suspend) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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