Chrome Tab Unloader

This extension gives you a button to save your system resources by replacing open tabs with placeholders.

Chrome Tab Unloader - Save System Resources

Chrome Tab Unloader is a Chrome extension that gives you a button to save system resources by replacing open tabs with placeholders. You can unload the current tab or all tabs to save on RAM and CPU usage. It also allows you to make tabs quiet. To reload a tab, simply click in its content area.
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Extension stats

By: idupree
Users: 162
4
Rating: 2.25
(8)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2016-10-20)
Creation date: 2016-10-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • chrome://favicon/
Size: 14.39K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Chrome Tab Unloader gives you a simple button to unload the current tab, or all tabs. You might do this in order to save on system resources (RAM, CPU), or to make the tab quiet. Reload the tab just by clicking in its content area.

User reviews

It can crash and close all your tabs in all chrome windows lol
by wa da, 2024-04-10

Doesn't work anymore unfortunately.
by Steven (Steven), 2022-02-02

Does not work anymore unfortunately
by J K, 2021-02-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chrome Tab Unloader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Chrome Tab Unloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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