CPU Guard

Detects high CPU usage and helps user to take action on misbehaving tabs. Extension works only on Canary, Dev and Chromium !
What is CPU Guard?
CPU Guard is a Chrome extension that detects high CPU usage caused by poorly designed websites, web frames, ads, or malware. It helps users pinpoint problematic sites and take action, improving workflow and user experience.

Extension stats

Users: 39 ▲ 6
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2023-02-13)
Creation date: 2023-02-10
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • processes
  • notifications
  • system.cpu
  • storage
Size: 30.98K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Sometimes web users come across poorly designed websites, web frames, ads or simply malware that ends up consuming inadequately high amounts of computer resources and degrading workflow and user experience. CPU Guard extension is made to mitigate the issue and help users to quickly pinpoint problematic websites and take action.

Extension safety

Risk impact

CPU Guard requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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