Idle Tabs

Make your computer run smoothly by suspending the tabs you aren't using

Idle Tabs

Extension stats

By: PoziWorld
Users: 88
Version: 8.0.0 (Last updated: 2021-04-27)
Creation date: 2021-04-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • history
  • unlimitedStorage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • file://*/*
  • chrome://favicon/*
  • https://poziworld.github.io/idle-tabs/
  • contextMenus
  • See more
Size: 226.30K

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Extension summary

Helps lower RAM (system/computer memory) usage while having multiple browser tabs open by suspending (putting to sleep / hibernating) inactive (idle) tabs.


Disclaimer: based on The Great Suspender (TGS) v7.1.6. Idle Tabs removed internal tracking via Google Analytics, which was enabled by default in TGS.

Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Idle Tabs is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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